ATRAD
ABN 72 112 121 801
ATRAD
ABN 72 112 121 801
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ATRAD supplies a range of radar systems which are available as turn-key systems suitable for commercial applications and data collection purposes, as well as research radars. Operational parameters and configuration can be customised to suit the application.
The major system types are listed below, with their major applications indicated in the table:
Note: The modular nature of ATRAD systems is such that meteor detection capability can be added to many radar configurations at minimal additional cost.
| Commercial applications | BLT | ST/MST | MDR | MF | IR | BR |
| Wind profiling | x | x | x | x | ||
| Temperature profiling | x | x | x | x | ||
| Weather forecasting and 'nowcasting' | x | x | ||||
| Pollution monitoring | x | x | x | |||
| Wind profiling at airports and aircraft landing strips | x | x | x | |||
| Rocket launch support | x | x | x | |||
| Special event locations | x | x | ||||
| Weather balloon launch sites and balloon replacement | x | x | x |
| Research applications | BLT | ST/MST | MDR | MF | IR | BR |
| Data collection (for long-term climate record etc) | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Wind profiling | x | x | x | x | ||
| Temperature profiling | x | x | x | x | ||
| Atmospheric and meteorological research | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Ionospheric research | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Meteor astronomy | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Meteor tracking and recording | x | x | x | x | x |
Transmitters are available as individual transmitter modules for general use or as transmitter sub-systems suitable for incorporation into a radar system.
Transmitters are also available or can be customised for a wide range of applications including:
ATRAD data acquisition systems consist of a WindowsNT-based computer fitted with data acquisition hardware and software. Data acquisition sub-systems are available for incorporation into a new radar system or to upgrade an existing radar system.
Complete antenna subsystems can be designed, modelled and supplied for MF, HF, and VHF operation. A complete antenna sub-system can include antennas, cabling, splitters/combiners, guying and mounting hardware.
ATRAD radar systems are supplied with a sophisticated analysis and display suite (ADS) developed by ATRAD. This suite supports:
The ADS module supports most data formats commonly used by researchers and operators of radar systems.
Standard analysis modules available include:
ATRAD provides ongoing maintenance support services for all of its hardware, software or complete radar systems. ATRAD can also provide maintenance support services for atmospheric radar equipment not provided by ATRAD.
Maintenance contracts can include some or all of the following services:
Maintenance contracts are available for new or existing radar systems and subsystems, including those systems which incorporate hardware originally manufactured by other manufacturers.
There are many atmospheric radar systems operating in the field which may require upgrading, either to replace equipment that is no longer able to be supported economically, or whose capabilities are not sufficient to meet today's requirements. ATRAD can advise on an upgrade strategy and supply replacement sub-systems to support that upgrade, including:
ATRAD staff and directors include some of the world's leading researchers in the field of atmospheric physics and, collectively, have published over 100 papers relevant to atmospheric radar technology. In addition, ATRAD has access to a network of researchers in Adelaide University's physics department and a number of other research organizations around the world.
These resources are available on a consultancy basis in the areas of atmospheric and ionospheric physics and meteorological research. They are available for the following purposes:
ATRAD can provide the following services: