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Enhanced Meteor Detection Radar - EMDR
Typical Meteor Angle of Arrival Display
The Enhanced Meteor Detection Radar System (EMDR) is designed specifically for wind profiling in the Mesosphere Lower Thermosphere (MLT) region (70-110 km) by tracking the drift of ionisation trails left by meteoroids as they fall through the atmosphere.
The EMDR builds on the success of previous generations of Meteor Radars with significant advances in detec- tion and analysis algorithms, radar parameter optimisation and significantly increased transmitter power. It is equipped with a comprehensive data analysis and display suite for routine observations and also provides an ideal platform for developing and evaluating new analysis techniques.
The system is designed to support both attended or unattended operation. It can be operated and monitored remotely and data can be automatically analysed and posted to an web site. It may be readily expanded to accommodate higher power operation and to include Boundary Layer Spaced Antenna operation.
The EMDR has many applications, which include:
- Wind and Temperature Profiling
- Meteor Astronomy
- Rocket Launch Support
- Meteor Tracking and Recording
- Atmospheric Research
ATRAD can customise your system to meet your requirements and provide total life of system support.
ENHANCED METEOR DETECTION RADAR SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMITTER
| Output Power: | 4-20 kW (peak) in 4 kW steps |
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| Maximum PRF: | 5 kHz |
| Frequency: | 30 - 65 MHz (factory set) |
| Maximum Duty cycle: | 10% (gaussian monopulse), 15% (square/coded pulses) |
RECEIVER
5 channels
Typical Coherent Integration 2
Receiver and Transmitter controlled independently
DATA ACQUISITION
| Averaging: | 16 bit signal averaging |
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| Typical maximum throughput: | 5*4000*70*2 = 2.8 Msamples / second |
| Expected Range coverage: | 80-280 km (110km @ maximum 80 Degrees) |
| Range Resolution: | 100-4000m (software controlled) |
| Number of Ranges: | 100 |
ANTENNA SYSTEM
5 antenna Interferometer plus transmit antenna
POWER SUPPLY
Mains Power (220V or 110V AC) Single or three phase
SOFTWARE
ATRAD Display and Analysis Software Suite
Meteor winds and temperature analysis
Dedicated PC for Analysis and External Access
OPTIONS
| High power: | Increase maximum peak power to 40kW |
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| Polarisation: | Selectable linear/circular polarisation |
| BLTR: | Boundary Layer spaced antenna operation |
OTHER NOTES
This is an Export Brochure.
Specifications are indicative only and subject to change without notice
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