Attention:
Operation of the Ultra-Wideband Ice Radar requires experienced personnel on board the aircraft.
Summary
The Ultra-wideband ice radar is a 150-600 MHz VHF radar that offers high power, fine range resolution, and very good cross-track resolution.
| Manufacturer | Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) |
|---|---|
| Model | UWB-Ice (Standard) |
| Serial No. | n/a |
| Type | radar system |
Contacts
| Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Daniela Jansen | Alfred-Wegener_Institut | Editor |
| Daniela Jansen | 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: | Antennas are installed under the wings and under the fuselage. Electronic devices and data aquisition are installed within racks in the aircraft cabin. |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ice thickness | radar images | m |
| ice layering | radar images | cm |
Rawdata storage on board
During flight the EM Bird data are stored on an external PC.
Data archiving on land
After the flight EM Bird data are downloaded from the PC and are made accessible via the external devices file system of the land Data Managment System (DMS).