AN/MPQ-51 HAWK Range Only Radar (ROR\IROR)

AN/MPQ-51 HAWK Range Only Radar (ROR\IROR)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/MPQ-51 is part of the HAWK Air Defense System. It

Frequency: CLASSIFIED

Power: CLASSIFIED

provides target range information for the system. The ROR

antenna is a 1.22 m parabolic reflector which operates in a

continuous scan only mode.

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 45 m from the antenna. Do not direct the main beam

toward potentially occupied areas. With the antenna positioned at a fixed positive

elevation angle (+0 mils), no hazard exists for personnel on level terrain.

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 9-1425-525-12-4

AN/MPQ-53 PATRIOT Missile System

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/MPQ-53 replaces the HAWK Air Defense System. It

Frequency: CLASSIFIED

Power: CLASSIFIED

provides (Phased Array Tracking to Intercept Of Target (PATRIOT)).

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). Prohibit fixed beam operation of the main beam.

Hazard distance from antenna ....

Exclude personnel to a distance of 120 m from the antenna. Do not direct the main beam

toward potentially occupied areas. Prohibit personnel from occupying the roof, ladder,

and the door-platform work areas of the radar system during operation. Exclude

personnel to within 2 m of the sides of the radar system. The feed horn area in front of

the main beam is extremely hazardous and can cause serious injury. Exclude personnel

from this area.

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

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

Test interlocks periodically. Publish detailed SOPs for operation and maintenance.

Specify use of dummy loads during maintenance operations.

REFERENCES: TM 9-1430-600-12; TM 9-1430-601-10

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