Spectrum Analysis & Monitoring

• Communications Research: Protocol analysis and signal characterization

• RF Survey Operations: Comprehensive electromagnetic environment assessment

• Instrumentation Monitoring: Technical parameter measurement and logging

• Real-time signal detection, classification, and direction finding

• Multi-band spectrum awareness across research frequencies

Electromagnetic Compatibility & Interference

• Emissions Testing: Equipment compliance verification and interference analysis

• Environmental Assessment: RF background characterization and monitoring

• Interference Hunting: Unauthorized transmitter identification and location

• Spectrum occupancy studies and usage pattern analysis

Communications Research

• Advanced protocol analysis and reverse engineering

• Signal propagation studies and path loss measurement

• Antenna pattern verification and optimization

• Multi-domain RF environment characterization

• RF Performance

  • Frequency Coverage: 10 MHz to 3.5 GHz continuous

  • Sample Rate: 30 MSPS real-time processing

  • Dynamic Range: Research-grade SDR architecture

  • Antenna Interface: 50-ohm TNC connector

  Platform Architecture

  • Operating System: DragonOS Linux with integrated GNU Radio toolkit

  • Storage: 128/256 GB NVMe SSD for extended research campaigns

  • Positioning: Integrated GPS for precise measurement correlation

  • Form Factor: Compact field-portable design

  • Environmental: Ruggedized for outdoor research operations

  Integration & Control

  • Remote Access: Web interface, VNC, and SSH for laboratory integration

  • Data Export: Standard formats compatible with research analysis tools

  • Network Capable: Ethernet and wireless connectivity options

Spectrum Survey Operations

Environmental Characterization

• Establish RF background levels across operational areas

• Document spectrum utilization patterns and trends

• Identify sources of electromagnetic interference

• Validate equipment emission compliance

Communications Analysis

• Protocol reverse engineering and analysis

• Signal propagation measurement and modeling

• Antenna performance verification in operational environments

• RF path characterization for link planning

Field Research

Signal Intelligence

• Advanced signal analysis and parameter extraction

• Geolocation through time-difference measurement techniques

• Pattern recognition and automated classification

• Technical analysis of unknown transmission sources

Interference Resolution

• Unauthorized transmitter location and identification

• Spectrum conflict analysis and resolution

• Equipment malfunction detection and diagnosis

• Regulatory compliance verification

Unmanned Systems Research

• Remote control protocol analysis and documentation

• Command and control link characterization

• Autonomous system behavior pattern analysis

• RF signature development and classification

Please email: info@snstac.com

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