AN/ALQ-144A(V) Infrared Countermeasure Pod

AN/ALQ-144A(V) Infrared Countermeasure Pod

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/ALQ-144 countermeasures set is a continuous operating, omnidirectional infrared

Wavelength: 1 5 um

jammer for rotary wing aircraftt

Power: CLASSIFIED

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Optical.............................

This system is capable of producing potentially hazardous infrared radiation. Establish a

Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines provided in this TB) .

Hazard distance .................

Limit time personnel are within 3 m of the aircraft when transmitting.

Ocular injury ....................

At distances less than 30 cm, do not look directly into the transmitter cover window for

more than one minute.

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5865-200-12; USACHPPM Study: 25-42-0363-89

AN/ALQ-151(V) 1, 2 Electronic Countermeasures Set (used with the AN/TLQ-17)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/ALQ-151 is a helicopter-mounted special pupose countermeasures set

Frequency: 1.5 80 MHz

designed to identify, locate, and disrupt enemy command and control communications.

Power: 1 kW PEP

In this assembly the antennas are mounted on the aircraft fuselage.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

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 2.5 m from the antenna when operating on the

ground. During normal operation of this system, personnel are not subjected to a

radiation hazard due to the use and location of the antenna.

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

Observe standard RF shock precautions. Do not touch antenna when energized.

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5811-019-34-1; TM 32-5865-012-10

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