Orbital Sciences Corp. Selects Agilent Technologies' Satellite Payload Test System to Improve Productivity.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2004 Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced that space systems manufacturer Orbital Sciences Corp. (NYSE:ORB) has taken delivery of the Agilent N1891A digital communications Transmitting text, voice and video in binary form. See communications. measurement system (DCMS (Digital Content Management System) See DAMS. ) to test payloads and verify microwave performance to ensure reliable, high-quality communication. The system will help Orbital improve productivity by speeding satellite assembly, integration and test. "Quality measurements during the integration and testing of the satellite payload is a critical step in ensuring the quality of our spacecraft for our customers," said David Detroye, senior payload engineer at Orbital. "We fully expect that the new Agilent system will provide the accuracy and repeatability of data that we require during satellite assembly, integration and test to help reduce satellite mission risk and cost." The Agilent N1891A DCMS is the successor to Agilent's 85121A payload test system and is used to test analog bent-pipe and digital Ku and Ka band satellite payloads. The DCMS system features advanced digital-signal processing and the latest generation of instrumentation to help streamline calibration procedures and increase throughput. Payload parameters including gain, gain transfer, group delay, flatness and carrier-to-noise ratio In communications, the carrier-to-noise ratio, often written CNR or C/N, is the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of a modulated signal. The CNR is the quotient between the average received modulated carrier power C and the average received noise power P are measured using special techniques adapted for the demanding requirements of the satellite industry. In addition, the DCMS test routines can be easily adapted to fit the requirements of new satellite programs. "The new DCMS enables satellite manufacturers to reduce costs and improve productivity," said Dave Meyers, vice president of defense, aerospace and transportation solutions at Agilent. "Our engineering and project teams are working closely with Orbital to meet Orbital's cost and performance goals as they install and use the DCMS system." Agilent also offers comprehensive consultation services to assist in satellite design and manufacturing. These services include needs analysis, custom system engineering and development, project management, system installation and training, and maintenance and support. Further Information Additional information about Agilent's N1891A digital communications measurement system is available at www.agilent.com/find/sat-pts. About Orbital Sciences Corp. Orbital develops and manufactures small space and rocket systems for commercial, military and civil government customers. The company's primary products are satellites and launch vehicles This is a list of space launch vehicles sorted by country/operator in alphabetical order, commercial vehicles are listed under their corresponding country.
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missile defence system naval weaponry - weaponry for warships that are used as interceptor and target vehicles. Orbital also offers space-related technical services to government agencies and develops and builds satellite-based transportation management systems for public transit agencies and private vehicle fleet operators. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2003. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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