Temperature Profiler RASS

The Metek RASS radar system enables vertical profiling of temperatures, temperature gradients and inversion layers of the atmosphere between 30 and 500m altitude. The system is fully integrated with the Metek SODAR system PCS.2000 for wind profiling.

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The system is fully integrated with the SODAR system PCS.2000. For compliance with national frequency regulations radar transmitters are offered at 915 and 1290 MHz. For long range measurements a 482 MHz version is available.

The system includes separate transmit- and receive parabolic antennas of 1.8 m or 2.4 m.

Optionally, for harsh conditions, the antennas can be heated.

TRANSMITTER
Type	RTX1290
Operating frequency	1290 MHz
Operation mode	Continuous (undamped) waves
Output power	20 W (+43 dBm)
Power consumption	130 W
Operating voltage	230 VAC/ 50 Hz
Dimensions	520 X 485 X 180 mm
Mass	13 kg
Accuracy	<=0.3 K
Measuring height nominal/real	40 … 1000 m/ 40 … 400 m determined by horizontal wind flow
RECEIVER
Type	RRX1290
Operating frequency	1290 MHz
Bandwidth (-3 dB)	1.5 MHz
Power consumption	10 W
Operating voltage	230 VAC/ 50 Hz
Dimensions	520 X 485 X 180 mm
Mass	12 kg
GRID ANTENNAS 1290 Mhz Ø 2.4 m
Type	GKA8-16N
Antenna diameter	2.4 m
3 dB beamwidth E-plane/H-plane	5.3 °
Gain	28.0 dBi
F/B ratio	34 dB
Weight per antenna	Approx. 100 kg
GRID ANTENNAS 1290 Mhz Ø 1.8 m
Type	MGA6-16N
Antenna diameter	1.8 m
3 dB beamwidth E-plane/H-plane	7.1 °
Gain	25.5 dBi
F/B ratio	30 dB
Weight per antenna	Approx. 60 kg
Optional	915 MHz RASS