Computer Systems facilities in RI

Virtual Test Facility

Newport, RI

The computational capability of the Virtual Test Facility (VTF) allows for the simulation of an entire antenna system including the antenna design, antenna feed network, system performance analysis, and system layout. Several tools are available for simulation of antenna designs and microwave structures (Ansoft ™ HFSS and Designer, NEC, and CST Microwave Studio.) RF system and component design tools are also available (Ansoft™ Designer.) Using calculated antenna gains or measured antenna gains, expected link budget performance can be predicted using STK™. The VTF also offers printed circuit board design tools (Protel and OrCAD.)