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ASR-E

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
ATC-Radar ASR-E
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Figure 1: Beacon MSSR 2000 I mounted on an ASR-E with High- and Low- Beam feedhorns Source: © EADS

Specifications
frequency: 2.7 to 3.0 GHz
pulse repetition time (PRT): (staggered and dependent
on a schedule)
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ): alternating: 1 µs und 2· 45 µs
receiving time: dependent on a schedule
dead time:
peak power: maximum 25 kW
average power: 2.5 kW
instrumented range: 60 NM (≙ 110 km)
range resolution: 540 ft
accuracy:
beamwidth: < 1.43 Degrees
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 4 or 5 Seconds
(15 and 12 rpm.)
MTBCF:
MTTR:

ASR-E

The ASR-E is currently the most modern air traffic control radar designed and manufactured by EADS for approach control and tower control applications

The ASR-E is an S band solid-state radar (see its Tx-racks in the Chapter “Basics”) with the following attributes:

Improved target acquisition and identification and a separate weather channel that can also detect bird migration all assist the air traffic controller in marking rapid situation assessments even under difficult air traffic condition.

High azimuth and range accuracy and resolution of the PSR sensors have been significantly improved compared witch allow radar staggering of 0.3 nautical miles on approach.