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Statistical characterization of a mode-stirred chamber

Kostas, J.G.

This report describes a statistical model for field amplitudes within a mode-stirred chamber. The parameters of the probability density function for field amplitudes are estimated by means of maximum likelihood. The accuracy of these parameters is specified as a function of the amount of data used. An experimental investigation of the possibility of using an existing electromagnetic shield room as a mode-stirred chamber is described. The physical alterations of the chamber and the instrumentation are summarized. Descriptions of the tests results are reported. The tests were conducted to determine: the unloaded and loaded Q of the chamber, descriptive statistics of the electromagnetic fields, correlation distances of the fields in frequency, tuner angle, and spatial position, and the possibility of using frequency stirring as an alternative to mechanical stirring. 10 refs., 20 figs., 10 tabs.