AN/MPS-36 Radar Set

AN/MPS-36 Radar Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/MPS-36 is a mobile radar for tracking aircraft and

Frequency: 5.4 5.9 GHz

Power: 1 MW Peak

artillery projectiles. It utilizes a 3.66 m diameter parabolic

640 W average

antenna.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

When operating at maximum power, 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, exclude personnel to a distance of 90 m from the

antenna. This system normally operates at positive elevation levels which ensures

personnel at ground level are not subject to PDLs in excess of the safety standard.

Open/cracked waveguides .......

All open waveguides and loose or open flanges produce very hazardous PDLs within

close proximity of the break. Exclude personnel to within 1 - 2 m from a fully open or

broken waveguide.

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

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

Equipment - 72