AN/SPS-59 (V) 1 Radar Set

AN/SPS-59 (V) 1 Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/SPS-59 is a marine surveillance radar used for detecting

Frequency: 9.375 GHz

Power: 6.25 W average

surface obstacles or other vessels and utilizes a slotted linear

10 kW PEP

waveguide array with a 1.22 m antenna. This system is normally

installed on the highest elevated structure on the vessel and operates

in a continuous scan mode.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

In the normal operating mode, this system is not able to produce potentially hazardous

PDLs in excess of the safety standard. In nonstandard operational modes, 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 ....

In the nonscanning mode, maintain a minimum distance of 1 m from the main beam of

the antenna.

Open/cracked waveguides .......

Periodically inspect waveguides for cracks or leaks and replace suspect waveguides.

Exclude personnel from within 5 cm of any broken or open waveguide.

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

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

Specify the use of dummy loads during maintenance operations.

AN/SPS-64 (V) 11, XX Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/SPS-64 is a surface and navigational ship radar system

Frequency: 5 - 11 GHz

Power: 14 W PEP

and utilizes several antenna configurations; V (11) 2 m

20 kW PEP V(11)

rotating boom type, line array, and V (XX), 4 m rotating boom

60 kW PEP V(XX)

type, line array. This system is normally installed on the

highest elevated structure on the vessel and operates in a

continuous scan mode.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

The V and X X versions of this system are not able to produce potentially hazardous

PDLs in excess of the safety standard and are not subject to RFR control. The V(11)

version is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety standard.

Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines provided in TB)

Hazard distance from antenna ..

For the V (11) version, exclude personnel to a distance of 30 cm from the antenna. For

both versions of the system, exclude personnel from the antenna radome.

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

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

Specify the use of dummy loads during maintenance operations.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5840-360-14

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