AN/TPS-43 Tactical Air Control Radar

AN/TPS-43 Tactical Air Control Radar

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/TPS-43 is a tactical air control radar which utilizes a

Frequency: 2.4 2.9 GHz

Power: 4.9 kW average

parabolic sector (2.3 high x 6.2 m wide) antenna.

3 mW 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) .

Hazard distance from antenna...

In the nonscanning mode, exclude personnel to a distance of 125 m in the direction of the

main beam. In the scanning mode, exclude personnel to a distance of 56 m in the

direction of the main beam. The height of the antenna normally precludes ground

personnel from being exposed to RFR.

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.

AN/TPS-58A, B Radar Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/TPS-58 is a radar set used for general surveillance and

Frequency: 9.5 9.6 GHz

Power: 5.5 7.0 W average

artillery burst detection. This set utilizes a truncated parabolic

reflector (65 x 52 cm) 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 the safety

standard. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines

provided in this TB) .

Hazard distance from antenna...

Exclude personnel to a distance of 3.5 m in the direction of the main beam.

Open/cracked waveguides.....

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

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