AN/ALQ-156(V) 1, 2, 3 Missile Approach Detection System

AN/ALQ-156(V) 1, 2, 3 Missile Approach Detection System

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/ALQ-156 is a helicopter-mounted countermeasures set that uses Pulse-Doppler

Frequency: CLASSIFIED

radar techniques and utilizes two stub-blade type antennas.

Power: CLASSIFIED

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 ..

PDLs in excess of the partial body exposure limit may exist within a few cm of the

antenna. Exclude personnel to a distance of 1 m from the antenna when operating on the

ground.

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 11-5865-201-12;

AN/ALQ-162 Radar Jammer

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/ALQ-162 is a helicopter-mounted continuous wave radar jamming system

Frequency: CLASSIFIED

which utilizes one or more stub-blade type antennas.

Power: CLASSIFIED

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 6 ft from the antenna when operating on the ground.

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

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

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5865-229-12

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