Attention:
Operation of the Snow Thickness Radar requires experienced personnel on board the aircraft.
Summary
The Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) System is used for snow thickness measurements on sea ice with a vertical resolution in centimeter range (2 cm).
| 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 snow system comprises a transmitting and a receiving horn antenna. A rackmount unit containing the electronics is installed close to the antennas. The installation also comprises an amplifier and a cooling unit. The system is operated from an external PC.
Specifications of the Rackmount Unit (without mounting)
Dimension Sensor (L x W x H) |
380mm x 480mm x 130 mm |
|---|---|
Weight |
9.5 kg |
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
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| vertical structure of snow on ice | height | 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).
Documentation
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