Multiple Threat Emitter Simulator (MUTE)

Multiple Threat Emitter Simulator (MUTE)

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The MUTE is equipped with AN/MST-T1A and AN/TPQ-43

Frequency: 8.5 9.6 GHz (AN/TPQ-43)

transmitter sets. The AN/MST-T1A is able to operate up to four

50 MHz 15.4 GHz (AN/MST-T1A)

transmitters simultaneously. The system utilizes several parabolic

antennas that are mounted on a pedestal attached to the transmitter

Power: 102 W max average (AN/TPQ-43)

shelter.

25 - 825 W average (AN/MST-T1A)

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

The MUTE produces 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 11 m from the main beam of the AN/TPQ-43 antenna.

Exclude personnel to an approximate distance of 50 m from the main beam of the

AN/MST-T1A antenna (see CHPPM Study ME-8096-98). When operating four

transmitters at the highest operating frequency and at maximum power, exclude

personnel to a distance of 150 m from the main beam of the AN/MST-T1A antenna.

Open/cracked waveguides.......

All open waveguides and areas between the feed horn and reflector outputs produce

potentially hazardous PDLs. Exclude personnel from this area and do no permit

operation of this system with any cracked, broken or open waveguide.

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

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

REFERENCES: CHPPM Study ME-8096-98

NIGHTSTALKER Universal Boresight Laser

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The NIGHTSTALKER Universal Boresight Laser uses a laser light to aid in the

Type: Continuous-wave

proper alignment and sighting of a variety of weapons systems.

Wavelength: 639 nm

Power: 1.17 mW

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

The NIGHTSTALKER utilizes a Class 2 laser and is considered safe. (The laser would

Laser Classification..............

be classified as a 3a laser with only a small power increase of 0.01 mW). Develop a

written Local Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) IAW guidance provided in this TB.

Laser Hazard distance ..........

Do not permit personnel within 75 m of the boresight to view the laser beam with

binoculars or other collecting optics with protection level less than 0.32 OD at the 639 nm

wavelength. Avoid any unnecessary laser exposure

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

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

REFERENCES: CHPPM Study: 25-MC-8514-98

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