Advanced Antenna Acquisition and Analysis Software

Introducing Advanced Antenna Acquisition and Analysis (A⁴), the newest antenna measurement software from NSI-MI, expertly engineered for data collection, analysis, automation, and plotting. A⁴ builds upon decades of experience and optimization built into NSI-MI’s legacy software platforms, NSI2000 and MI-3000, while adding modern features and capabilities that meet today's industry demands. A⁴ seamlessly blends the user-friendly interface of NSI2000 with the performance and versatility of MI-3000. Its intuitive design and powerful Application Programming Interface (API) deliver the adaptability needed to handle even the most challenging measurement tasks. A⁴ offers multicore, multithreaded support to greatly improve processing time while adding the ability to parallelize analysis and transformation tasks. Choose the perfect solution with NSI-MI's four software tiers, each packed with tailored features to match your specific requirements. Let NSI-MI help you choose the ideal package to fully realize the potential of your antenna measurement range.

Features:

Convenient, flexible, and intuitive interface
Consistent experience for all acquisition types
Full-featured, language-agnostic API with multi-platform support
Multicore processing improves analysis and Near-Field to Far-Field transformation time
Modern platform meets industry and government security standards
Multithreading enables task parallelization
Supports legacy NSI2000 and MI-3000 file formats
Scalable Microsoft SQL Server database with nearly unlimited dataset size

DATA MANAGEMENT

As antennas become increasingly complex, so do the requirements imposed upon the software used to characterize them. A⁴ has been built to meet the data management challenges of today, with scalability to support the industry’s needs well into the future. A⁴ uses a Microsoft SQL Server database, which allows for nearly limitless data set sizes, ideal for complex active antenna characterization. Some additional data management capabilities are highlighted below:

Customizable Project Tree keeps data organized for quick retrieval and convenient grouping
Multicore and multithreaded processing supports task parallelization to greatly improve efficiency
Detailed metadata provides complete traceability and context for each dataset
Flexible import and export tools provide simple interfaces to other applications
Process data from MI-3000 and NSI2000 software

SECURE AND MODERN PLATFORM

The software platform is designed using the latest Microsoft framework, making it secure and supportable for years to come. This modern architecture will allow A⁴ to grow and evolve with your measurement needs and security requirements. The built-in data security features make it the ideal choice for all environments, including SCIFs, where data security of the utmost importance. When questions arise, the built-in interactive help menus provide real-time support.

Built on the latest Microsoft framework, providing long-term supportability and ongoing security updates
High performance platform with rapid startup times and optimized data throughput.
Secure data environment developed and scanned per security standards, including OWASP, PCI, Microsoft SDL
Built-in authentication in Microsoft SQL Server
Interactive documentation with search, bookmarks, and detailed tutorials

IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE

A⁴ has been purpose-built with the goal of optimizing user experience. The process of collecting and analyzing data for accurate antenna measurements can be confusing, but A⁴ simplifies the end-to-end process. The intuitive user interface takes the guess work out of measurement setup, data collection, advanced analysis, and visualization. Some notable features include:

Measurement templates allow operators to bypass most scan setup tasks
Consistent user interface for all acquisition types
Automatic speed, dwell time, and scan size calculators
Plotting enhancement tools, including plot markers, spec lines, drag and drop overlays, rubber band zoom and more
Completely customizable user interface, with dockable menus, project tree, and plot windows
Hotkeys to automate common software tasks

NEXT-GENERATION API

A⁴ includes a robust Application Programming Interface (API) to automate all tasks available through the GUI, and more. This language agnostic API gives you the flexibility to control A⁴ remotely from virtually any programming language. This approach removes the limitations of a dedicated script engine, unlocking the potential to automate tasks in your language of choice. Additional features of the API include:

Built around the open-source Google Remote Procedure Calls (gRPC) client-server framework
API examples available in Python, MATLAB, and C# to help get you started
Cross-platform support allows you to run applications from other operating systems
Interactive documentation allows you to browse API methods and test them out on-the-fly
Run custom A⁴ code from your AESA controller to maximize efficiency of calibration and test