FAA-E-2582
ASR-7 RADAR IMPROVEMENTS
| Organization: | FAA |
| Publication Date: | 8 January 1974 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 61 |
scope:
This specification sets forth the requirements for an improvement package for the ASR-7 radar system. The contractor shall be responsible for:
(1) The removal of the existing ASR-7 antenna and installation of a GFE ASR-8 antenna.
(2) The design, production and installation of a RF receiver control system.
(3) The design and installation of a RAG (Range Azimuth Gating) unit.
(4) The design and installation of a solid-state monitor PPI to replace the existing tube type PPI.
(5) The design and performance of modifications to the ASR-7 to provide for the operation of the radar system in a dual frequency diversity mode.
The ASR-8 antenna's dual drive system will offer increased reliability. The RAG unit and the ASR-8 dual beam antenna will allow improved low angle coverage and a reduction in clutter. The dual frequency diversity will enable both channels of the radar to operate as active channels to effect an improvement in target detectability.
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