MODEL ARTS - ADVANCE RADAR TRAINING SYSTEM (PC-BASED)

INTRODUCTION:
The LAB Advanced Radar Training System offers Model ARTS realistic classroom training, in radar techniques, enabling instructors and students to study the principles involved in doppler radar systems. The system is designed with low power for safe operation.

This Advanced Radar Training system (ARTS) operates over a short range of 2 mtrs-10 mtrs (approx.), providing instruction and observation of all phases of the radar system operation. This trainer is unlike commercial or military radar systems which do not make effective basic trainers, since they use higher radiated power AC voltages (which are dangerous) and targets that are not within visual range. The Trainer operates on 10.5GHz and uses a Horn antenna system. It consists of a microwave transceiver and a stepper motor. A slow scan antenna scans the laboratory for targets, which move electronically at different speeds with the help of Stepper motor. The PC software controls the antenna rotation speed.

The targets are individually identified on the Plan Position Indicator using LAB-Radar Software in PC, with quadrant arcs and range markers in meters or kilometers.The comprehensive laboratory manual includes the study of radar-type electronic circuits.

ARTS consists of:

• Radar signal processing unit 1 no.
• Radar unit with stationary target set up (i.e. horn antenna , RF Transceiver & stepper motor) 1no.
• Radar unit with moving target set up (i.e. horn antenna , RF Transceiver)1no.
• LAB-Radar Software CD 1no.
• Shielded Cables 1 set.
• Instruction manual 1set.
• Moving Target 1
• Stationary targets
• *Pc is not the part of the supply*

FEATURES:

• Incorporates Technologically Advanced Integrated Transmitter and Receiver.
• Scans, Calculates, and Displays Range Measurements.
• Horn Antenna with rotating base. (Stepper motor)
• Demonstrates and Teaches Moving Target Concepts.
• LAB-Radar Software is provided with the trainer for real time measurement in the PC.
• High speed Data Acquisition card is provided with the trainer (in-built).
• Using a high-end signal-conditioning module both in the Hardware and Software to enhance radars sensitivity to detect targets with reasonable accuracy and repeatability. (Note: Accuracy depends upon the testing room condition.)
• Continuous radar scanning for Moving, Stationary target detection.
• Antenna Rotation Settings:
• 0° to 180°
• Hand Gloves and Shielded cables are provided to avoid ESD.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS THAT CAN BE CONDUCTED ON THE TRAINER:

• Introduction to the Experimental Radar System.
• Study of FM Doppler radar System, outputs can be observed in the CRO.
• Study of Radar Display Methods on computer (PPI Method)
• Study of Transmitter and Receiver.
• Study of reflections from artificial targets, outputs can be observed in the CRO.
• Study of measurement of velocity of a moving target, outputs can be observed in the CRO and PPI.
• Study of measurement of range of a stationary target in a class room environment,
  outputs can be observed in PPI. (MANUAL TRACKING) IS REQUIRED FOR REPEATABILITY AND TO AVOID MULTIPLE REFLECTION.

SPECIFICATIONS OF ADVANCED RADAR TRAINING SYSTEM:

Speed and Direction Measurement Transceiver:

HORN ANTENNA:

Range Measurement Transceiver:

HORN ANTENNA:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED):

• PC.
• Oscilloscope of 30MHz.

LAB-RADAR SOFTWARE:
Lab-Radar is a software application developed for Educational purpose to help the Students to learn about RADAR PROCESSING SYSTEM. Observing radar results in Oscilloscope (CRO) may not give you the results in realistic manner. But the PPI gives you the radar results more realistically and in graphical manner. Our Lab-Radar software provides you a real time output of Radars using High speed Data Acquisition.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
LAB-Radar provide you,

• Target identification
• Realistic scanner with Rings, Grids.
• Outputs in print-ready format.
• Interfacing with Radar unit.
• User administration
• Radar Rotation speed controller
• PPI
• Observation saving facility.

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Intel pentium III 1.8 GHz or higher
• 14" color monitor (1024 x 768 pixels)
• 2 GB Hard disk or higher
• 128 MB RAM or higher
• Scroll PS/2 mouse
• 104 Keys Keyboard
• CD-ROM Drive
• 9 pin COM port
• Printer (optional)
• Speaker (optional)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL:
1. Detailed Step By Step instruction manual will be supplied.

OPERATING VOLTAGE:
Power: 230VAC / 50 Hz mains operated.

LIMITATIONS OF ARTS:

Limitations for Room environment testing, F or Stationery Targets Measurement:

• Avoid most reflective objects in the scanning area of the radar.
• Manual tracking of targets is a must to make a specific target as a most reflective object.
• For short range detections less than 3 meters the consistency of plotting will change due to multiple reflections.
• Intruding the microwave signal or replacement of targets will affect the plotting.
• Target Detection at higher range of distances more than 10 meters is not possible due to low power and low radiation. Some readings may not be accurate due to multiple reflections of electro magnetic waves from various reflecting objects.
• Principles of RADAR functions are easily understood in this unit.
• Do not compare this PPI, H/W with Commercial Radars (used in Air force, militaries) because this unit is only for Educational Learning purpose.
• It is advisable to work in open space (terrace) and works more efficiently in unechoic chambers.
• *PC is not the part of the supply.: