Advanced Microwave Mapping Probe for Naval Aircraft

AMMP (Advanced Microwave Mapping Probe) is a microwave non-destructive inspection (NDI) technology that was originally developed for measuring microwave transmission through aircraft transparencies. Since then, it has also been adapted to several Air Force applications including radome defect detection and specialty coating characterization. AMMP combines wide bandwidth, ruggedized microwave spot probes with compact microwave analyzers to work as reflectometers or in pairs for microwave transmission. AMMP also includes advanced algorithms to determine performance or other physical states. The goal of this effort is to provide the FRCSW personnel with a ready-to-use handheld system for characterizing the electromagnetic materials on the F-18 aircraft. The developed system will also include calibration capability for adapting to other materials.