AN/TPS-25A, LP Radar Set

AN/TPS-25A, LP Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/TPS-25 is a battlefield surveillance radar which may be

Frequency: 9.375 GHz

Power: 43 W average

operated in either of two modes; search or track. This system

45 kW PEP

utilizes a 1 x 0.5 m parabolic reflector antenna.

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 5x the safety

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

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

Operate this system at reduced power when practical.

Hazard distance from antenna...

Exclude personnel to a distance of 16 m in the direction of the main beam. Locate the

antenna outside the shop with the main beam directed away from occupied areas.

Open/cracked waveguides.....

All open waveguides and feed horn outputs produce potentially hazardous PDLs within

close proximity. Exclude personnel from these areas and check waveguide portion of this

system periodically for breaks or cracks, and replace any suspect waveguide.

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

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

Specify the use of dummy loads during maintenance operations.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5840-217-10

AN/TPS-33A Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/TPS-33 is a ground surveillance radar which utilizes a

Frequency: 9.375 GHz

Power: 4.5 W average

reflector antenna.

7 kW PEP

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) .