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JMA-540

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Specifications
frequency: 5.6 … 5.65 GHz
(C-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 250 … 1 200 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 1; 2; 50 or 100 µs
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 2 × 2.5 kW
average power: 2 × ≤ 250 W
instrumented range: 400 km (@23 dBZ)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth: ≤ 1.1°
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 0 … 6 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

JMA-540

The JMA-540 is operating in the C-band precipitation radar with dual polarization, operating exclusively with semiconductor components. The manufacturer is Japan Radio Corporation.

It uses a symmetrical parabolic antenna with a diameter of 4.3 m. The multi-channel digital receiver has a sensitivity of -110 dBm with a receiver dynamic of 110 dB.

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