Satellite and Space Professionals to Convene at SATELLITE 2023 in Washington, DC
CEDAR PARK, Texas, February 23, 2023
– ETS-Lindgren will showcase innovative RF Shielding Products and Services for satellite
test and measurement applications at SATELLITE 2023. Held from March 13 to 16 at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, this year’s technical program
features industry leaders from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Eutelsat,
and others in the satellite community presenting on a wide range of
topics. Since 1981, SATELLITE has kept pace
with the remarkable advances in the space and satellite industries. In fact, the conference has expanded to
attract participants from the telecom and wireless, investment, media and
entertainment, and transportation industries. “We are seeing a tremendous growth in the
demand for our RF Shielding Products and Services for testing satellite
components and full satellites as complete systems,” said Frans Stork, Regional
Sales Director Americas West with ETS-Lindgren.
“The satellite market is increasingly commercial, with many new
companies joining the more traditional aerospace, military, and government
organizations. Our customer base is very
diverse, which is exciting. We are happy
to lend our expertise to working with customers in all industries in supplying
the optimal Test Solution for their satellite performance verification test
requirements,” he added.
The SATELLITE 2023 Technical Exhibition
will be held on Tuesday, March 14, from 10:00 am to 5:45 pm; Wednesday, March
15, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; and Thursday, March 16, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (all
times are EST). Visitors to ETS-Lindgren’s Exhibit Booth 2748 will see examples
of the latest RF Shielding Solutions for testing satellites and related
components. Products on display include Absorbers,
Antennas,
a representation of an Antenna Measurement System, and a Passive
Intermodulation (PIM) “cutaway.” This
cutaway model of a Passive Intermodulation (PIM) chamber provides an indication of the complexity of
these test environments in terms of maintaining the RF Shielding performance. The model shows an example of penetrations used
to bring air, water, power, and other necessities into and out of the chamber
which, if not designed and installed correctly, will adversely impact shielding
integrity.
“Testing a satellite, whether as a
complete system or as sensitive satellite component, is quite complicated,”
said Mr. Stork. “Not only do you need to
provide a secure RF Shielded environment, but you may also need to address clean
room requirements, depending upon the test applications. Satellites are expensive, delicate, and
difficult to fix once launched, so great care must be taken when transporting
the satellite as a device under test (DUT) into and out of the test chamber.” To assist customers in creating a
specification for a full satellite test chamber or a smaller chamber for
testing satellite components, ETS-Lindgren has created the helpful brochure “Top 10 Considerations for Satellite Chamber Design and Testing.” The content is based upon ETS-Lindgren’s
decades of experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of RF
Shielded enclosures for testing full satellites and satellite components. Topics addressed include site planning using
building information modeling (BIM), industry standards requirements, common
types of test environments for specific satellite test applications, test
positioner considerations, and more. A
review of this “Top 10” at the initial planning stage for a satellite or
related component test chamber will ensure customers are educated about the
nuances inherent in this type of testing.
The goal in providing the “Top 10” is to prepare customers ahead of time
so there are no schedule delays or budget overruns after construction starts.
Did you know ETS-Lindgren offers service and maintenance
programs to protect your RF Shielding investment and minimize downtime in your
test chamber? Speak with our specialists
in Booth 2748 during SATELLITE 2023 to hear about our Custom Solutions designed
to meet your schedule
and specific product needs. Also, be
sure to ask about our engineering
services, including BIM,
which is especially helpful on large projects, allowing customers to visualize
the interface between the parent building and the RF Shielded Chamber. Oftentimes, planning the pathway for
transporting the satellite into and out of the chamber is just as important as
planning for the chamber itself. BIM
helps ensure all considerations for satellite testing are reviewed in the
planning stages to eliminate surprises on site – which may result in project
completion delays and cost increases.
Stop by our Exhibit Booth 2748 at
SATELLITE 2023 to learn about our new products, maintenance and service
programs, educational offerings, and more! Rest assured ETS-Lindgren will provide
continued support through its six manufacturing factories and team of more than
750 employees worldwide. With
ETS-Lindgren’s expertise gained by over 50,000 global RF Shielded
installations, you’ll appreciate that we are
Committed to a Smarter, More Connected Future.
For assistance with your
RF Shielding, service, or consulting needs, call us at 512-531-6400, or send an
email to info@ets-lindgren.com. For more information on SATELLITE 2023, click here.
About ETS-Lindgren
ETS-Lindgren is an international manufacturer of
systems and components that measure, shield, and control electromagnetic and
acoustic energy. The company’s products
are used for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), microwave and wireless
testing, electromagnetic field (EMF) measurement, radio frequency (RF) personal
safety monitoring, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and control of acoustic
environments.
Headquartered in Cedar
Park, Texas, ETS-Lindgren has manufacturing facilities in North America,
Europe, and Asia. The company is a
wholly owned subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, a leading supplier of engineered
products for growing industrial and commercial markets. ESCO is a New York Stock Exchange listed
company (symbol ESE) with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Additional information about ETS-Lindgren is
available at www.ets-lindgren.com. Follow ETS-Lindgren on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Additional information
about ESCO and its subsidiaries is available at www.escotechnologies.com.
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CONTACT:
Janet O'Neil
Marketing Communications
ETS-Lindgren
Office: +1 (512) 531-2676
Cell: +1 (425) 443-8106
janet.oneil@ets-lindgren.com