From 17 to 21 August 2026, Stéphane Fauré, Technology Expert at Anyfields will participate in the XXXVI URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (URSI GASS 2026) in Kraków, Poland. Recognized as one of the world’s leading conferences in radio science, URSI GASS brings together more than 1,500 researchers, engineers and industrial experts from over 60 countries to discuss the latest advances in electromagnetics, antennas, propagation, sensing, metrology and communication systems.
For Anyfields, this conference is much more than an opportunity to present research results. It is a chance to exchange ideas with the international scientific community, strengthen collaborations, discover emerging technologies, and contribute to the future of electromagnetic measurement.
Presenting a new approach to antenna gain measurement
On 21 August, Stéphane Fauré, R&D Technology Expert at Anyfields, will give an oral presentation during the special session:
“Recent Advances in Measurement Techniques for Spatially Distributed Electromagnetic Fields.”
This interdisciplinary session brings together researchers developing innovative techniques for measuring electromagnetic fields, including near-field and far-field antenna characterization, holography, imaging, scanning systems, probe technologies and advanced data-processing methods.
Our presentation introduces a novel measurement method entitled:
On-axis Realized Gain Estimation Using Infrared Thermography
The work demonstrates how infrared thermography can be used to estimate the realized gain of high-gain antennas without the use of a conventional probe antenna. Instead of measuring the electromagnetic field with a receiving antenna, the method captures the near-field spatial distribution of RF power using Infrared Thermography Measurement device.
This approach offers several advantages:
- rapid antenna characterization with a single acquisition,
- no probe antenna or vector receiver required,
- measurements at distances significantly shorter than conventional far-field criteria,
- simplified experimental setup,
- reduced testing time and infrastructure.
Experimental results show that the proposed technique can estimate the realized on-axis gain with an accuracy better than 0.7 dB while operating at distances from the antenna under test below the usual far-field criterion, opening new perspectives for fast industrial antenna testing and validation.
Building the next generation of electromagnetic measurements
Beyond our own presentation, URSI GASS provides a unique opportunity to discuss the future of antenna measurements and electromagnetic metrology with internationally recognized specialists.
Throughout the week, Stéphane Fauré will participate in technical sessions covering topics including:
- antenna measurement techniques,
- near-field and far-field characterization,
- phase retrieval methods,
- electromagnetic metrology,
- uncertainty evaluation,
- AI and machine learning for measurement systems,
- advanced sensing technologies.
Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly important component of modern measurement systems. Deep learning, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), inverse electromagnetic problems and intelligent data processing are opening new possibilities for improving measurement accuracy, accelerating acquisitions and extracting information from complex datasets. Exploring these emerging approaches is an important step in the development of future Anyfields technologies.
From scientific research to industrial innovation
At Anyfields, research is driven by practical engineering challenges.
Our objective is not only to publish scientific results but also to transform innovative measurement concepts into reliable industrial solutions that reduce test complexity, shorten development cycles and provide new capabilities for antenna designers, RF engineers and system integrators.
Participation in URSI GASS allows us to validate our work against international state-of-the-art research, exchange ideas with experts from academia and industry, and identify future collaborations that will shape the next generation of electromagnetic measurement technologies.
"I'm really pleased to be attending URSI GASS this year. Conferences like this are a great opportunity to reconnect with the community and with researchers working in this field. This year, I'll also be presenting a session, which makes it an even better opportunity to establish AnyFields technology within a landscape that's still historically dominated by traditional measurement methods. That said, we've seen a real shift happening over the past few years, and it's exciting to be part of that change."
Meet the Anyfields delegate in kraków
If you are attending URSI GASS 2026, we would be delighted to discuss:
- antenna measurement techniques,
- infrared thermography for electromagnetic field visualization,
- near-field antenna characterization,
- electromagnetic metrology,
- AI-assisted measurement systems,
- collaborative research and industrial applications.
We look forward to meeting researchers, industrial partners and innovators who share our passion for advancing electromagnetic measurement technologies.
Presentation
On-axis Realized Gain Estimation Using Infrared Thermography
Session: Recent Advances in Measurement Techniques for Spatially Distributed Electromagnetic Fields
Date: 21 August 2026
See you in Kraków!
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