Unique applications of reverberation techniques

Box level radiated susceptibility was required on a large, highly interconnected avionics system. Traditional laboratory testing compliance needed to be demonstrated, however, the complexity of the system and necessary support equipment prohibited normal approaches in a laboratory environment. This paper discusses the testing performed using reverberation techniques inside the aircraft and also outside the aircraft in a shielded hangar. The paper also discusses the innovative testing techniques and departures from traditional rules and paradigms of the trade.