Technical Committee 7: Antenna Measurements

Roles

The Technical Committee on Antenna Measurements (TCAM) plays a pivotal role in advancing the field of antenna measurement through advocacy, collaboration, and education. Serving as a bridge between academia, industry, and policymakers, the committee champions the integration of antenna measurement technologies in transformative applications like communication, autonomous vehicles, and space exploration. It addresses complex challenges and promotes innovation in antenna measurement techniques by fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration with fields like materials science, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence.

The committee identifies research gaps and emerging technologies, focusing on areas like communication, radar, navigation, and biomedical applications. It works toward normalizing methodologies (compact antenna test range, near-field, numerical post-processing) and metrics, cooperating with the IEEE AP-S Standards Committee to establish best practices. The committee educates young scientists and engineers through mentorship and lecture initiatives. Additionally, it enhances the vitality and visibility of the antenna measurement community and pursues partnerships with related IEEE societies and other technical groups.

Scope

Development of Measurement Techniques: Innovating and improving methodologies for antenna measurement across various fields, including near-field, far-field, and over-the-air (OTA) techniques.
Emerging Technologies: Addressing measurement challenges and solutions for modern systems like 5G, IoT, autonomous vehicles, THz, high-power, wearable/implanted, phased-array, and MIMO antennas.
Broadband and Ultra-Wideband Antennas: Enhancing measurement techniques tailored to address the growing demand for broadband and ultra-wideband systems.
Material Characterization: Investigating electromagnetic material properties to support advanced antenna designs and their characterization.
Environmental Adaptation: Studying antenna performance in harsh conditions and developing methods to ensure accurate measurements in challenging environments.
Emerging Applications: Addressing new areas such as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, quiet-zone evaluations, software-defined radio-based measurement methods, drone-assisted measurement systems, and real-time AI/ML-based measurement systems.
Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Promoting collaboration with fields like nanotechnology, AI/ML, and materials science to address complex challenges.
Standardization: Contributing to the establishment of global standards and best practices for antenna measurement in collaboration with the IEEE AP-S Standards Committee and international bodies like IEEE-SA, ITU, ETSI, 3GPP, CTIA, 5GAA, IEC, and more.
Sustainability: Incorporating environmentally friendly practices, such as energy-efficient systems and recyclable materials, into antenna measurement setups.
Knowledge Transfer, Mentorship, and Outreach: Developing programs to educate young engineers and researchers, fostering future experts in antenna measurement science, in collaboration with societies such as AMTA, URSI, IET, EURAPP.