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iMet-1600  1680MHz Tracking Antenna / Receiver

iMet-1600 Tracking Antenna / Receiver

With the ability to track radiosondes using both RDF or GNSS techniques, this antenna has been designed to provide military users with upper-air met data under all operating conditions. The antenna complies with all mil-spec standards ensuring excellent reliability and trouble-free system integration.

  • Key Features
    • Mil-Spec Compliance: MIL-STD 810F and EMI MIL-STD 461E
    • Dual tracking mode provides reliability even under conditions of GNSS jamming or spoofing
    • Can be dismantled for ease of portability
    • Quick deployment
    • Resistant to radiosonde signal jamming
    • Encrypted radiosonde data transmission
    • Extensive Built-in-Test capabilities for fault isolation and maintenance
  • Specifications

    Antenna

    Type Automatic radiotheodolite
    Frequency 1668.4 – 1690 MHz
    Dish type Aluminium parabolic grid
    Dish diameter 1.2m
    Tracking beam width 8.4°
    Gain 21.6 dBi
    Slant range > 250 km

    Receiver

    Type Digital, superheterodyne
    Bandwidth Selectable (50 – 1000 kHz)
    Frequency control Synthesized with AFC
    Demodulation FM, AM, FSK, GFSK
    Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) -113 dBm

    Scanner

    Type Solid state sequential lobe scan
    Polarization Vertical

    Drive System

    Azimuth rotation Continuous
    Azimuth transfer Slip rings
    Elevation rotation -5° to 91.5°
    Motor drive DC, harmonic gears
    Maximum slew rate 25°/s
    Azimuth resolution 0.01°
    Elevation resolution 0.01°

    Sonde Compatibility

    Type RDF or GPS
    Polarization Vertical
    Radiosonde Compatibility BAT-16, iMet-1, iMet-2, iMet-4, iMet-54

    Installation

    Type Portable
    Environment all weather
    Antenna weight 110Kg
    Material Aluminium
    Height (fully extended) 3.0 m
    Swing diameter 2.0 m
    Operating temperature -40 °C to +60 °C
    Relative humidity 0% – 100% RH
    UPS backup 60 minutes
    Communications RS 422
     
  • Ordering Information
    Product Description Product Code
    Commercial 1680Mhz Tracking Antenna / Receiver iMet-1500
    Military 1680Mhz Tracking Antenna / Receiver iMet-1600
  • Documents

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    Product Breakdown

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