Attention:
Operation of the EMR requires experienced personnel on board the aircraft.
Summary
The EMR (Electromagnetic Reflection System) is a radar-based measurement system for the determination of ice thicknesses in Polar regions. The radar signal is a 150MHz burst with a signal length of 60ns or 600ns. The maximum performance is 1.6kW with a sensivity of 190dB.
| 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 EM-Bird system comprises the EM-Bird itself, which is lowered to the ice during flight. For deployment a winch is installed inside the aircraft. Power supply unit and operator PC are located on the winch.
Specifications of the EM-Bird(without mounting)
Dimension Sensor (max. diameter x L) |
360 x 3600 mm |
|---|---|
Dimension Tail Unit (L x W x H) |
1060 x 1060 x 590 mm |
Weight |
~100 kg |
Power Supply |
28 VDC and 220 VAC |
Data interface |
serial, ethernet |
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
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ice thickness | height | m |
Rawdata storage on board
Data archiving on land
Documentation
No resources available.