Malvern Optical Electromagnetic and Electro-Optical Test Facility
Malvern OpticalPershore
Malvern Optical describes itself as an independent research-and-development provider and test house in the electro-optic and electro-magnetic domains. Its published facilities at Throckmorton Airfield, near Pershore, include an EMC screened room for large platforms and an RF plotting range for antenna radiated-pattern measurements.
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Key facts
- Published Pershore facilities and information route
- Malvern Optical publishes laboratory and outdoor-range facilities at Throckmorton Airfield near Pershore, with enquiries@malvernoptical.co.uk, (+44) 01386 553188 and an online contact form for discussions about testing facilities.
- Published electro-optic and electro-magnetic test-house role
- Malvern Optical describes itself as an independent research-and-development provider and test house in the electro-optic and electro-magnetic systems domains.
- Published facility access statement
- Malvern Optical says it uses its facilities for client projects and invites certain users to use them where this meets its criteria; it directs prospective users to get in touch about options.
Testing capabilities
Large-platform electromagnetic testing
Malvern Optical describes its EMC screened room as an RF screened environment for assessing large mobile platforms and fixed installations for electromagnetic testing requirements, monitored from an adjacent instrumentation room.
Antenna radiated-pattern measurement
The RF plotting range uses a turntable, antenna array and plotting hut to measure antenna radiated patterns. Malvern Optical says it can assess directional antenna properties using ARP polar plots and supports mobile platforms and static installations.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| RF plotting-range turntable | 7.3 m turntable; maximum load 70 tonnes | Malvern Optical states these figures for the RF plotting-range turntable. They are not a published general facility limit or a guarantee of suitability for a particular platform, antenna arrangement or test configuration. |
| EMC screened-room vehicle access | Large 5 m doors | Malvern Optical says the screened room has large 5 m doors. It does not establish a complete usable vehicle envelope, test configuration or availability for a particular item. |
Access and contact
Malvern Optical publishes enquiries@malvernoptical.co.uk, (+44) 01386 553188 and an online contact form for discussing its testing facilities. Its facilities page says client projects use the facilities and that certain users may use them where this meets Malvern Optical’s criteria. Confirm scope, platform or equipment suitability, configuration, availability, commercial terms and acceptance directly with Malvern Optical.
Facility contact
- Address
- Hangar 3, Pershore Airfield, Long Lane, Throckmorton
Pershore, WR10 2JH
United Kingdom - Telephone
- +44 1386 553188
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
What to confirm with the facility
- The published RF-range turntable figures and screened-room access statement do not establish suitability, configuration, availability or acceptance for a particular platform, antenna arrangement or electromagnetic test programme. Confirm these directly with Malvern Optical.
Before requesting a test
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed the linked Malvern Optical pages on 30 September 2026 by direct HTTP retrieval. This is a review of published information, not a facility inspection, test witnessing or confirmation of availability. Confirm the proposed test scope, configuration, item suitability and booking terms directly with Malvern Optical.
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Malvern Optical — Electro-optics & Electro-magnetics R&D
First-party page used for Malvern Optical’s published electro-optic and electro-magnetic test-house role and the general Pershore site context. It does not establish a standards or accreditation scope, booking availability, capacity, commercial terms or item acceptance.
First-party facilities page used for the published Pershore laboratory and outdoor-range facilities, access statement and listing of the EMC screened room and RF plotting range. It does not establish a particular test configuration, availability, price, lead time or item acceptance.
EMC Screened Room | Malvern Optical
First-party page used for the published screened-room role, large-platform and fixed-installation statement, instrumentation-room description and 5 m door statement. It does not establish a complete vehicle envelope, test configuration, availability or acceptance of a particular programme.
RF Plotting Range | Malvern Optical
First-party page used for the RF plotting-range purpose, antenna-pattern measurement statement, 7.3 m turntable and stated maximum load. These details do not establish a general facility limit, a particular configuration, availability or programme acceptance.
First-party contact page used for the published email, telephone, address and online enquiry form. It provides an information route, not a booking, quotation, availability or item-acceptance commitment.