AN/PPQ-2 Radar

AN/PPQ-2 Radar

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/PPQ-2 is a compact, light weight radar that provides early

Frequency: 1.2 1.4 GHz

Power: 50 W average

warning/alertingand directional orientation to aid air defense

weapon system gunners in acquiring and engaging hostile aircraft.

It utilizes a rotating, planar, phased-array type antenna.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs slightly in excess of the

partial body safety standard.

Hazard distance from antenna ....

Ensure against eye exposures by excluding personnel within 20 cm from the face of

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 9-1430-775-10

AN/PPS-4A, B Radar Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/PPS-4 is a light weight, portable, ground surveillance

Frequency: 8.9 9.4 GHz

Power: 0.3 W average

radar that utilizes a 36.8 cm parabolic, reflecting antenna.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard.

Open/cracked waveguides .......

Periodically inspect waveguides for cracks or leaks and replace suspect waveguides

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

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

Specify use of dummy loads during maintenance operations. Do not operate this system

if disassembled.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5840-211-12; TM 750-5-4

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