Overview
The KSC Electromagnetics Laboratory provides electromagnetic compatibility testing and troubleshooting, electromagnetic interference resolution, mobile and Center-wide fixed radio frequency (RF) surveillance, and general support in the field of electromagnetic physics including electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing in semi-anechoic chambers as well as in the field. The EML is staffed by personnel certified by the International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE). The laboratory includes a control room that is manned during major tests and is the focal point for coordinating field test and mobile RF surveillance activities.
Additional EML Services
- Perform Electromagnetic surveys and troubleshoot hardware if required
- Perform pre-compliance EMI testing as needed
- Magnetic field measurements and generation
- Power line transient measurements and facility AC power quality analysis
- Electrostatic discharge testing (ESD)
- Bonding and grounding measurements
- RF transmission line characteristics and fault detection
- New emitter impact assessment








