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MIRA opens HVSAC EMC Chamber 6 July 2006 |
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HVSAC, the UK's first independent absorber-lined EMC facility with a 70-Ton floor loading capacity was formally opened on the 4th July by the Director General of the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA), Major General Alan Sharman CBE.
For a transcript of the Major General's speech please follow the following link:
Major General Speech (.pdf 82Kb)
MIRA's new Heavy Vehicle Semi-Anechoic Chamber complements the existing suite of vehicle test laboratories by providing a chamber capable of testing large defence, off highway and commercial vehicles in an RF semi-anechoic environment. The cavernous main chamber posts impressive dimensions measuring: 20m by 11m by 7m high. MIRA already boasts the largest suite of automotive EMC test facilities in Europe, employing over 50 qualified technical staff.
MIRA used advanced modelling techniques, developed through an internally funded research programme, in the design of the new chamber. Rather than lining the whole chamber in costly electromagnetic absorber material, the specialised materials were intelligently restricted to local 'hot spots'. This facility optimisation programme reduced the capital build costs without restricting performance. Consequently, the facility hire has been proportionally reduced, saving customers money.
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MIRA's Managing Director; John Wood, Mike Beasley, Major General Alan Sharman and Mr. David Tredinnick Esq. MP at the unveiling of MIRA's new HVSAC
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As well as the opening of the EMC Chamber, MIRA hosted an EMC Seminar covering the new EMC directive and the implication of on-board transmitters, presentations on the legal requirements and practical implications of installing on-board antennas.
Other guests attended a Military Land Vehicle Seminar which considered some of the challenges facing military vehicle providers and how technology and methodologies learnt within the automotive industry can be employed in the design of future defence vehicles.
If you would like more details on MIRA's EMC or defence vehicle engineering capabilities please contact enquiries@mira.co.uk
 
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