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SIP368C
Digital Pulse Radar
SCOPE OF STUDY
The Pulse Radar System Trainer offers realistic classroom training in radar techniques,
enabling instructors and students to study the principles involved in pulse radar and
secondary radar (IFF) systems. The system is designed with low power for safe
operation.
The system is provided with three moving targets which are simultaneously tracked to an operating range of 16 km. The computer displays feature either an analog or a digital Sector-Scan, and an A-Scan. The targets approach or leave the scanned area at different speeds, from selected ranges, and at different azimuth settings.
NOTE: This Pulse Radar Trainer operates over a short range of 5-30 feet,
providing instruction and observation of all phases of the radar system operation.
This trainer is unlike commercial or military radar systems which do not make
effective basic trainers, since they use higher radiated power and voltages
(which are
dangerous) and targets that are not within visual range.
The Trainer operates on 10.5 GHz and uses a 90 degree scanning parabolic dish antenna
system. it contains a microwave receiver front-end with a low-power transmitter.
A slow-scan antenna searches the laboratory for targets which move electronically
and at different speeds.
The targets are visible and individually identified on the Sector-Scan display, with quadrant arcs and range markers in miles or kilometers. The range display is switch-selectable for far-out or close-in viewing. Malfunction switches provide troubleshooting practice.
The comprehensive laboratory manual includes the study of radar-type electronic circuits, electromechanical equipment associated with radar systems, practical microwave measurements, target information storage in RAM, etc.
COURSE TIME: 100 Hours
FEATURES
 | Incorporates Technologically Advanced Digital Pulse Radar Techniques |
| Scans, Calculates, and Displays Range and Azimuth Measurements |
| Provides Sector-Scan and A-Scan Displays |
| Computer-Controlled Parabolic Dish Antenna |
| Demonstrates and Teaches Moving Target Concepts |
| Utilizes
Realistic Electromechanical Antenna Control Components |
APPLICATIONS
| Aircrafts and Ships |
| Air Traffic Control |
| Fire Control |
| Security and Surveillance |
| Weather Radar |
EXPERIMENTAL TOPICS
PART 1: RADAR RANGE MEASUREMENTS:
| Radar: An Overview |
| Electromechanical Devices |
| Radar Antennas and Lines: |
PART 2: ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
| Electric Generators |
| Electric Motors |
| Synchros and Synchro Controls |
| Servo Control Devices and Systems |
| Stepper Motors and Drive Circuits |
PART 3: RADAR SYSTEMS:
| Introduction to the Experimental Radar System |
| Radar Display Circuits |
| Radar Transmitters and Receivers |
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| COMPUTER: Windows based operating system; CD Drive, Color Monitor |
| PARABOLIC DISH ANTENNA AND CONTROL BASE: 50 cm dish, 3 degree beamwidth, 90 degree scan area, 3-5 RPM scan rate with limit switches. 24 volt, 300 mA base motor. Control PC board with experimental circuitry. Heavy duty electromechanical support and control elements. |
| RADAR POWER SUPPLY PANEL BASE: For use with any Science Instruments Company panel. 24 V/300 mA, 5 V/3 A, -15 V/1 A operation.] |
| TARGETS (3): Each target consists of a Gunn oscillator that is interfaced with a small PC Board, which is mechanically supported on movable (elevation, azimuth) supports. An AC power adapter supplies 9 V/300 mA. |
EQUIPMENT (Included)
| S368 -1P. Circuit Panel |
| S368-2. Antenna Control Base |
| PRPSB. Power Supply Base (1) |
| S368-T-A. Targets (3) |
| S368T-A. Power Adapter, AC (3) |
| S368T-TR Tripod for Targets (3) |
| S368-5. Cable Set (5 cables) |
| SIP368M. Laboratory Manual |
| S368BAK. Software Floppy Disks or CD |
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (Not Included)
| Computer, Monitor, and Keyboard |
| Dual-Trace Oscilloscope, 20-35 MHz, 5 V Z-Axis |
| Digital Multimeter |
| Function Generator |
| Digital Counter |