1. Northeast Zone
  2. National Capital Zone
  3. Mid-Atlantic Zone
  4. Gulf Coast Zone
  5. Midwest Zone
  6. Southwest Zone
  7. Northwest Zone
Measure Facility/Ranges
The TSC team has assisted the Navy in land-based testing of many of its systems, specifically at Dahlgren and Crane.  
 
TSC supports all phases of nearfield antenna testing, including test set hardware and software development, phased array integration, antenna simulation and analysis, antenna measurement and analysis, and development of advanced measurement techniques. We have worked on a variety of programs, including development of the AAMTB, the High-Power Superposition (HPS) Measurement Technique, and WOMBAt. Other antenna systems we have measured and analyzed include the AN/SPS-73, AN/SPS-64, and the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Airborne Phased Array.  
 
TSC has developed major and minor repair procedures for MWTs used in military radars, including AN/SPY-1, ALQ-99, and ALQ-184. We have developed improved phase and microwave noise measurement equipment designated the Dual Channel Downconverter (DCD). The equipment was developed in response to new phase and noise measurement requirements for the AEGIS system. New equipment reduced phase inaccuracy to less than 0.5 degree and reduced measurement acquisition and processing time by 50%. The work led to a joint Crane/TSC patent submission (Application #10/641589).  
 
TSC developed three ultra-low noise signal sources that are used to calibrate the MK-666 test station. At the time of their manufacture, each signal source had the lowest phase noise known to exist of any synthesizer at these frequencies. The MK-666 is used to ensure proper operation of the MK-99 Fire Control System. We have performed microwave tube modeling for CW TWT used in the MK 99 Illuminator. Our model explained the origin of ion oscillations in the CW TWTs. Implementation of model's predictions allowed for increased power in ESSM band, and lowered production costs of MWT by dramatically reducing ion oscillations, which were a major cause of product rejection.  
 
TSC developed a new NSWC Crane capability to perform automated T/R module life testing with on-carrier probes.  
 
TSC developed an active array with 64 T/R modules and integrated it with the near-field test chamber. TSC has modified an existing test set to characterize the performance of a 5 way divider with 3 bit phase shifting used as beamformers for the Marine Corps Antenna for the CEC program.  
 
TSC supports an upgrade of the maximum range of location for the AN/TPQ-46A Firefinder system by conducting simulations, specifying upgraded software changes, and prototyping additional hardware.  
 
TSC is responsible for all interfacing and Systems Engineering efforts for the USMC CTN program.  
 
EG&G coordinated the planning and conduct of the Government Witnessed Test (GWT) for the prototype MCA in the NSWC Crane Near Field test chamber. This effort included the development of GWT procedures, installation and set-up of the prototype antenna in the test chamber, and test data collection and recording. They support antenna research, design, development and testing of advanced phased array systems, Navy shipboard and airborne RF antenna and system improvements, and antenna and radar cross-section measurements in a Compact Range Facility. Pertinent contracts N00178-98-C-3007 and N00164-98-D-0020.  
 
Sabre has provided engineering and technical services for the Real-time, Post-Flight, Photogrammetry, Propulsion Acquisition and Analysis System (PAAS), Software Engineering, Range Operations and Tactical Training Range teams for NAWC-AD MSA Lab under N00412-97-D-1018. Sabre’s technical performance included automated data processing and engineering support services for the Chesapeake Test Range's (CTR) operations and communications, the Time Spaced Position Information (TSPI) and Metric teams. Sabre performed system design, software coding, testing, configuration control, and documentation of the Range Computation and Control System, Data Buffer and Protocol Converter, Mid-Atlantic Tracking System (MATS), Real-time Avionics Flight Test System (RAFTS), Executive Helicopter, and Propulsion Acquisition and Analysis System (PAAS). 		Functional Areas: