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 UWB Ice system comprises the antenna array
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 UWB Ice Radar data are stored on an externally.
Data archiving on land
After the flight UWB Ice Radar data are downloaded from the PC and are made accessible via the external devices file system of the land Data Managment System (DMS).