AN/TSQ-179 Joint STARS Common Ground Station (CGS)

AN/TSQ-179 Joint STARS Common Ground Station (CGS)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/TSQ-179 is a ground-to-satellite communications system. It has the

Frequency: 290 400 MHz (EMUT)

capability of line-of-sight (LOS) communications. It consists of the AN/PSC-5

(V) 5 EMUT as used with the AM-7175D Power Amplifier. The EMUT is

Power: 200 250 W (EMUT)

equipped with two antennas; one remote Satellite Communications (SATCOM)

and one hemispherical (or dome).

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 ....

When operating at maximum power output, exclude personnel to distances of 1.5 m

from the front of the remote SATCOM antenna.

RF shock/burn .....................

Observe standard RF shock precautions. Do not touch any system antenna when

energized.

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

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

REFERENCES: CHPPM Study 24-ME-7328-97

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