Dual-band, dual-function radar sensor that combines both long distance X-band weather monitoring and high-resolution
W-band Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) imaging of obstacles through brownout, whiteout and fog.
The Telephonics Advantage
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- Ideal upgrade path for existing Wx radar installations requiring DVE functionality
- Combined sensor size is within 20% of a typical single function weather radar
- Multi-mode DVE operation
- Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) mode for close-in operation in the landing zone down to zero foot range
- Pulse modulated mode for operation en route at distances of several miles
- Shared X- and W-Band pedestal
Additional Benefits
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- Optimized for low weight and high scanning rates
- “Nodding beam” elevation control for obstacle height measurement
- Scan pattern optimized to cover Field of Regard without wasting timeline on dead space
