The IEEE Std 1720™, "Recommended Practice for Near-Field Antenna Measurements," serves as a dedicated guideline for conducting near-field (NF) antenna measurements [1]. It serves as a valuable companion to IEEE Std 149-2021™, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Antenna Measurements," which outlines general procedures for antenna measurements [2]. IEEE Std 1720-2012 was approved in 2012 as a completely new standard by the IEEE Standards Association Standards Board (SASB). It holds significant importance for users engaged in NF
antenna measurements and contributes to the design and evaluation of NF antenna measurement facilities. A revision of the existing standard is nearing completion and is expected to be completed in 2025. The objective of this paper is to provide insights into the ongoing activities and to explore the proposed changes. It aims to continue the discussion on the modifications to the standard and their implications for modern NF antenna measurements.
