AN/MPS-25 Tracking Radar Set

AN/MPS-25 Tracking Radar Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/MPS-25 is a mobile radar system used for tracking

Frequency: 5.45 5.83 GHz

Power: 1 mW PEP

targets and evaluating their performance on test ranges. It

750-800 W average

utilizes a 3.66 m diameter parabolic reflector antenna.

1000 W max

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines

provided in this TB).

Hazard distance from antenna ....

Exclude personnel to a distance of 157 m from the antenna. With the antenna raised and

positioned at elevation angles above 0 mils, no hazard exists for personnel on level

terrain.

Open/cracked waveguides .......

All open waveguides and loose or open flanges produce very hazardous PDLs within

close proximity of the break. Exclude personnel to within 1 - 2 m from a fully open or

broken waveguide.

Other.................................

Consult the equipment Technical Manual for other operator and/or maintenance hazards.

AN/MPS-26 Radar Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/MPS-26 is a modified AN/SCR-584 radar system .

Frequency: 5.4 5.9 GHz

Power: 250 kW PEP

425 W average

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

When nonscanning in the normal mode, this system is not able to produce potentially

hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety standard. When nonscanning and operating at

average power, this system is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of

the safety standard. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW

guidelines provided in this TB). While scanning, this system is not potentially

hazardous.

Hazard distance from antenna ....

When nonscanning and operating at average power, exclude personnel to a distance of

75 m from the antenna.

Other.................................

Consult the equipment Technical Manual for other operator and/or maintenance hazards.

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