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Meteor 50DX

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: Meteor 50DX (with removed radome)

Figure 1: Meteor 50DX (with removed radome)

Specifications
frequency: 9.36 … 9.38 or
9.30 … 9.35 GHz
(X-band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 250 … 2 500 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 0.33 … 2.0 or
0.83 … 3.3 µs
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 75 kW
average power:
instrumented range: 120 km
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth: 1.3°
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 1 … 6 rpm;
3 rpm (typical)
MTBCF:
MTTR:

Meteor 50DX

Meteor 50DX is operating in the X-band dual polarized weather radar (simultaneous transmission and reception, STAR). The Meteor 50DX can be used for regional campaigns in hydrological forecasting and scientific research, as a gap-filler in existing meteorological networks or to fulfil general meteorological functions. It uses a magnetron-type transmitter. The radar uses the meteorological Software Rainbow 5. A complete volume scan is created within 10 minutes.

The mobile solution is based on a trailer, which fulfills EU directives for street hangers (weight, height, width). The towing weight of this trailer is < 2.8 tons (i.e.: the trailer can be moved by most SUV Sport Utility Vehicles, SUV). The trailer also contains a generator for an independent power supply.

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