Electromagnetic Lab

KSC Electromagnetic Lab (EML)

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Electromagnetic Lab (EML) is the center’s multi-discipline test facility used for electromagnetic design certification for electrical systems, electromagnetic environment development, and electromagnetic operational validation.  The EML team has a proven track record, having successfully supported large programs such as the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, as well as smaller projects such as CubeSat test and development for a local high school.  The EML provides ground systems and flight systems with radio frequency detection, electromagnetic interference troubleshooting, and electromagnetic interference triangulation.

Capabilities and Services:

• Ares 1-X Vehicle EMC flight certification
• EMC PLC/Controls/ATE development 
• Instrumentation services (fixed & portable)
• EME requirements development, plans, and electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
• Electromagnetic Effects Analysis and Hardware Design Certification
• Reradiating Antenna System (RAS) passive / active fiber optic...
• EML Skills have benefitted spacecraft programs such as Space Station, Shuttle, ELV, ARES 1-X, Titan, Trident, 45th SW, and KSC Spacecraft Processing Facilities
• P-Pod Launcher EMC testing
• 70kg Payload Test Capability

Accomplishments: 

• RADAR Shielding/Masking effectiveness measurements
• LIVIS/BMU Transient Response Testing
• NASA Debri Radar  Emissions Testing
• Wi-Fi entering into Spacecraft Processing Facilities