Abstract: Systems and methods of radio frequency data mapping are provided. An exemplary method includes moving a mobile mapping system through the environment, the mobile mapping system comprising a location detection element and a radio frequency (RF) instrument which receives data from an antenna of the mobile mapping system; collecting data from the RF instrument at one or more collection locations within the environment, the collected data including received signal strength indicator (RSSI) data; mapping the collected data at least in part based on data received from the location detection element and the RF instrument to form an RF fingerprint of the environment; and using the mapped data to confirm an anticipated environmental RF fingerprint associated with the environment, adjust one or more RF components associated with the environment, or both.
Abstract: Systems and methods of testing cables are provided. An exemplary testing system for testing radio frequency (RF) cables in a telecommunication system including a cable under test includes a termination element configured to be coupled to a distal end of the cable under test; and a controller in communication with the termination element, wherein the controller switches the termination element between two or more termination states selected from the group consisting of an open termination state, a short termination state, a load termination state, and a through state.