Attention:
Operation of the FMCW Radar requires experienced personnel on board the aircraft.
Summary
The Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) System operates in the frequency range 400-800 MHz. It shows the structure of the upper 100 m of ice masses with a vertical resolution in decimeter range.
| Manufacturer | TU Harburg |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Serial No. | n/a |
| Type | radar system |
Contacts
| Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Steinhage | Alfred-Wegener-Institut | Editor |
| Daniel Steinhage | Alfred-Wegener-Institut | Device Contact |
Components and Specifications
The FMCW system comprises transmitting and receiving antenna and a rack mount unit with the electronics. The system is operated from an external PC.
Specifications of the FMCW (without mounting)
Dimension rack mount unit (L x W x H) |
380mm x 480mm x 130 mm |
|---|---|
Weight rack mount unit |
8 kg |
Weight antennas |
8 kg each |
Power Supply |
28 VDC |
Data interface |
USB |
Position
| Origin Description: | The device is installed in a rack. It is connected with tubes to an air inlet installed at the cabin roof. |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
No parameters found in sensor.awi.de.
Rawdata storage on board
During flight the FMCW data are stored on an operator PC.
Data archiving on land
After the flight FMCW data are downloaded from the PC and are made accessible via the external devices file system of the land Data Managment System (DMS).
Documentation
No resources available.