ETTC'2003 - SEE

During this test, the satellite is in a RF configuration as near as possible of the flight configuration;
particularly the antennae are used at their nominal power. The RF functional characteristics are
measured by verifying the emitted spectrum spurious, PIMP and the on-board sensitivity. During the
RF auto-compatibility tests execution (full payload up to saturation pending on Anechoïc chamber
capability), all sub-systems behaviours are checked. This allows to detect, if any, workmanship
problems. The electric field inside the satellite and at external unit level are also measured; this allows
to demonstrate the system margin with regards to the equipment radiated susceptibility level.
RF Auto-compatibility test (Astrium property)
Reference
[RD1] MIL STD 461E : "Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of
Subsystems and Equipment" August 99.
[RD2] MIL STD 1541 : "Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for space systems" - October 1973.
[RD3] "Design guidelines for assessing and controlling spacecraft charging effects"
C. Purvis, H.B. Garret; N.J. Stevens. NASA technical paper 2361 (1984)
[RD4] "Specification de l'environnement de l'orbite géostationnaire" CERT/DERTS Report °423500,
RF - J. Berry, L. Levy, J.P. Philippon
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