Core Equipment • Multitude of sensor and communications payloads integrated on state-of-the-art robotics platforms for proof-of concept testing. • Software Development and Systems Testing Suite featuring computers with high-end graphics cards, 128 GB of memory, and top-of-the-line processors. • Netted High bay work area for indoor flight testing (home of the VICON motion capture system) and the capability to house large vehicle development. Access to this facility is restricted to approved U.S. Citizens only. o Circuits, Sensor, and Instrumentation Laboratory (CSIL) Description: The Circuits, Sensors, and Instrumentation Laboratory (CSIL) supports circuit design, fabrication, component testing, and controlled sensor characterization. The key capabilities provided by the CSIL include the ability to (a) design sensor components and integrated systems capable of meeting research needs, (b) fabricate precision circuit components and perform assembly in-house; clean-room assembly may be coordinated through the STL, (c) enable precision measurements to characterize sensors and electronics, and (d) support synergistic research activities with other laboratories. Core Equipment • LPKF U4 for precision laser circuit structuring for high-frequency systems • SMD Circuit Assembly supported by LPKF Protoprint (stencils and masks), Protoplace (assisted pick-and-place), and Protoflow Oven (reflow). • Reconfigurable large systems test suite of 1100 ft 2 (22 ft. by 52 ft.); includes 300 ft 2 of reconfigurable RF absorber to reduce RF echoes in tests • This lab provides direct access to the AMS-8500 anechoic chamber Estimated operational date January 2019 o Radar and Communications Laboratory (RCL) Description: The Radar and Communications Laboratory (RCL) will develop technologies for the exploitation of electromagnetic signals and provide an in-situ test-bed for sensing instrumentation. The key capabilities provided by the RCL include the ability to (a) thoroughly characterize RF and microwave systems to high frequencies used by radars and spacecraft, (b) manipulate signals in real-time with FPGAs, supported by high-speed analog to digital converters (c) interact with real signals in space with an unobstructed view of the local sky Core Equipment • Real-time signal processing based on four (4) FPGA processors supported by high- speed ADCs (8x at 5 GS/s or 16x at 2.5 GS/s), on a 10 Gbps network. • Signal monitoring testbed including (a) Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B receiver, and (b) GPS-disciplined timing with a Meinberg M/400 timebase. • Fully-capable 20 GHz RF laboratory including (a) 4-port 20 GHz Network Analyzer (b) 26.5 GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer, (c) 20 GHz RF signal generator, (d) supporting RF signal generators, power supplies, function generators, etc., (e) Infiniuum-S 2.5 GHz Oscilloscope • This lab provides direct access to rooftop facilities for antenna and ground station mounting. Access to this facility may be restricted due to the proprietary and/or restricted nature of research in this area. Estimated operational date January 2019
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