AN/TPS-59 Phased Array Radar Set

AN/TPS-59 Phased Array Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/TPS-59 is a phased array radar set used primarily in a

Frequency: 1.2 1.4 GHz

Power: 60 kW PEP

surveillance mode. This set utilizes a rectangular phased array

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 5 x the safety

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

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

Hazard distance from antenna...

In the scanning mode, exclude personnel to a distance of 130 m in the direction of the

main beam. In the non scanning mode, exclude personnel to a distance of 293 m in the

direction of the main beam. Locate the radar on elevated terrain where possible.

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.

Maintenance personnel should maintain a distance of 0.5 m in front of the active antenna

elements during the single-row testing.

AN/TPW-2A Radar Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/TPW-2 is a radar set that utilizes a 81.3 cm diameter parabolic

Frequency: 9.285 GHz

Power: 1.3 W average

reflector antenna.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL)....

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

standard and is not subject to RFR control.

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

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

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