Modern free space Antenna Test Ranges, featuring a full complement of testing environments, are available for use by large and small companies.

ITT ES/RS designs, manufactures and tests parabolic reflectors, phased arrays, delta "A" scanners, active aperture arrays, and Omni-directional antennas for air traffic control and air defense systems for both land based and shipboard applications. The eight test ranges at our Loop Canyon Antenna Test Facility are available though a short term rental agreement for your company’s use or through an ITT ES/RS service contract. These test ranges can support third party evaluations, IR&D verifications and production tests. The facility efficiently services a wide range of tests and provides a cost-effective alternative for both large and small companies.

Instrumentation:

	Scientific Atlanta azimuth-over-elevation-over-azimuth positioners certified to better than 0.002°
	Surveyed GPS prism coordinates with satellite monitoring
	Range test setups adaptable to unique antenna characteristics

Current Rage Setup - Can Be Modified for Any Application

Features:

	Seven free-space test ranges
	Remote control selection of testing frequencies and synthesizers
	MI3000-1797 Receiver Test Station for recording antenna patterns and phase in the azimuth and elevation planes
	Special fourth axis rotation (useful in analyzing side lobe anomalies)
	Instrumented from 1,000 through 18,000 MHz
	Remote data transfer
	PC based test programs

Benefits:

	Minimize your capital investment
	Reduces operational costs/schedule
	Accommodates equipment of virtually any size
	- Antennas and fixtures up to 35,000 lbs.
	- Heavy equipment and flatbed access
	Ensures "one-stop" cost-effective operations through use of available site conveniences:
	- Fabrication shop facilities
	- Ground support equipment
	- Secured storage space
	- Unique fixture and antenna mount service
	Supports customer technical expertise with availability of on-site design analysis