A Software-Based Calibration Technique for Characterizing the Magnetic Signature of EUTs in Measuring Facilities

In this paper, a software-based stochastic approach for calibration purposes in measuring facilities is introduced. The algorithm of the calibration procedure is tested with simulation analysis and evaluated with real measurements in a facility with two magnetometers. The results validate that the a...

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Published inIEEE transactions on electromagnetic compatibility Vol. 59; no. 2; pp. 334 - 341
Main Authors Kakarakis, Sarantis-Dimitrios J., Spantideas, Sotirios T., Kapsalis, Nicolas C., Capsalis, Christos N., Junge, Axel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IEEE 01.04.2017
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects
Algorithms
Calibration
Dipoles
electromagnetic compatibility
Extraterrestrial measurements
magnetic dipoles
Magnetic moments
Magnetic signatures
Magnetometers
Magnetosphere
modeling
Position measurement
Software
Space missions
Uncertainty
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Summary:In this paper, a software-based stochastic approach for calibration purposes in measuring facilities is introduced. The algorithm of the calibration procedure is tested with simulation analysis and evaluated with real measurements in a facility with two magnetometers. The results validate that the algorithm can accurately predict the actual positions of the magnetometers, making the multiple dipole model prediction more accurate and enabling the precise extrapolation of the magnetic field. This study illustrates the importance of the calibration process verification tests for equipment having magnetic cleanliness requirements in space missions.
ISSN:0018-9375
1558-187X
DOI:10.1109/TEMC.2016.2615132