AN/SPN-43 Air Traffic Control Radar

AN/SPN-43 Air Traffic Control Radar

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/SPN-43 is a air traffic control radar used on medium

Frequency: 3.59 3.7 GHz

Power: 860 W average

and large aircraft carriers. This system utilizes a reflector CSC2

850 kW PEP

antenna.

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 5x the safety

standard and requires a formal RFR safety program to ensure its safe use. Establish a

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

Hazard distance from antenna ....

Direct the antenna beam away from occupied areas to a distance of 33 m. While the

antenna is scanning, maintain a distance of 15 m from the main beam of the antenna.

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

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

AN/SPS-48A Air Surveillance Primary 3-D Radar

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/SPS-48 is a air surveillance 3-D radar providing, range,

Frequency: 2.9 3.1 GHz

Power: 726 W average

azimuth and elevation data for aircraft control and missile system

2.2 mW PEP

designation aboard surface ships. This system utilizes a phased-

planar, travelling-wave antenna.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

In the nonscanning mode, 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) . In the scanning mode, this system is not able to

produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety standard.

Hazard distance from antenna ....

In the nonscanning mode, maintain a distance of 64 m from the main beam of the

antenna.

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.

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