Performed acceptance of a satellite terminal required Type Approval for layers 2 & 3. Learned and developed new test procedures and to use several new pieces of test equipment.
Challenges:
No pre-existing Type Approval equipment available. Special arrangements with INMARSAT and test equipment manufacturers were setup. Test equipment and their attendant HW and SW and scripts needed to be adapted. Identified and coordinated the adaptations.
INMARSAT satellite coverage in constant flux due to the bringing on line of new satellites and services. Learned to identify source of inconsistencies, tier partner responsible and adapt testing to compensate.