AN/PPS-5A, B Radar Set

AN/PPS-5A, B Radar Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/PPS-5 is a light weight, portable, ground surveillance

Frequency: 16.0 16.5 GHz

Power: 1.0 W average

radar for detecting moving targets at short range. It utilizes a

parabolic contour, elliptical outline antenna.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard.

Open/cracked waveguides .......

The area between the feed and the reflector and any open waveguide produce potentially

hazardous PDLs to a range of 3 cm. Periodically inspect waveguides for cracks or

leaks and replace suspect waveguides.

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5840-298-12

AN/PPS-15A, B Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/PPS-15 is a portable, tripod-mounted, ground surveillance

Frequency: 10.3 GHz

Power: 94 mW average

radar set. It utilizes a vertically polarized slot array antenna.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard and is not subject to radiation control.

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5840-347-13; TM 11-5820-292-10

AN/PRC-8A Radio Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/PRC-8 is a two-way VHF backpack radio. It utilizes a whip

Frequency: 20 28 MHz

Power: 1.2 W

or steel tape antenna.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard and is not subject to radiation control.

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5820-292-10

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