iMet-3400 Compact 403MHz Antenna / Receiver
The iMet-3400 is a compact antenna / receiver design which simplifies site installation. The antenna design has been refined to optimise overhead as well as long-range operations.
This system is ideal for users that do regular synoptic upper-air observations.
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- Designed for synoptic soundings
- Improved overhead and long-range antenna coverage
- Compact design
- Integrated GNSS receiver providing accurate station location
- Combined antenna/receiver with single data cable interface
- All-weather operations, includes built-in heaters
- Compatible with D-Met sounding software
- Compatible with all 403MHz InterMet radiosondes
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System Overview
Radiosonde Compatibility iMet-2, iMet-50, iMet-54 Frequency 400.15 – 406 MHz Operating Mode Fixed Installation Operating Environment All-Weather System Architecture Digital MTBF > 20000 Hours Useful Life 10 Years Operating System D-Met Operating Parameters
Power Via USB port from PC Operating Temperature – 40 to + 55 °C Antenna Weight 2.5 kg UHF Antenna Length 0.75 m 403 MHz Antenna
Antenna Type Quadrifilar Helix Construction Aluminium / Fiberglass composite Polarization Vertical, Circular overhead Max Slant Range >250 km Max Altitude >40 km 403 MHz Receiver
Type Superheterodyne Frequency Control Synthesized with AFC Bandwidth 15 kHz Modulation FM, FSK, GFSK Sensitivity 12 dB S/N -118 dBm Installation Options
Antenna Roof or tower mount Installation Time Less than ½ day Computer Requirements
Type Any Current PC or Notebook Operating System Windows Connection USB -
Product Code Product Description IMET-3400 Commercial Ground System
