Radars at TTR provide data used for range safety, aircraft control, quick look data, and target acquisition and
slaving for optics and telemetry systems on the range. All systems are capable of radar, optics, and beacon tracking.
They are sited at elevated positions around the range to provide maximum coverage and minimize the effects of
ground clutter.
Radar 2
Radar 2 utilizes a pedestal that employs hydraulics to manipulate
changes in azimuth and elevation.
Hydraulics are also used as part of the pedestal bearing assembly. Located at the top of Radar Hill, R-2 provides coverage of targets at the north and south areas of the range.
Radar 3
A small "bare bones" X-Band system. It is by far the easiest system on
range to operate and maintain.
Radar 4
Radar 4 is our most advanced radar system. It employs
Doppler technology to isolate moving targets from fixed. This allows the tracker to maintain a good track through ground clutter and
other background noise sources. |
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