Multi-Function Radar for Optimization of Range Network of a Spaceport

Multi-Function Radar for Optimization of Range Network of a Spaceport
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Volume-70 Issue-11
Year of Publication : 2022
Authors : P. Venkataramana, Mamatha Gannera
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V70I11P209

How to Cite?

P. Venkataramana, Mamatha Gannera, "Multi-Function Radar for Optimization of Range Network of a Spaceport," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 70, no. 11, pp. 93-98, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V70I11P209

Abstract
Tracking Radar and weather radar are two critical systems for any spaceport or launch base for carrying out its operations. Tracking radar is employed for providing an instantaneous position of the rocket right from the lift-off for range safety. Weather radar plays an important role in planning and conducting operations safely at launch facilities. It also provides data required for launch commit criteria. If there is a radar that fulfills the functions of both radars, there will be a significant saving in the acquisition and maintenance cost of the radar systems for a launch site thereby reducing the operational cost of the launch site. This paper brings out the details of tracking and weather surveillance radars and how the idea of combining the functions of both of these radars into the Multi-Function Radar (MFR) can be utilized to optimize the requirement of multiple radars. Various methods to design such MFR using state-of-the-art technology to optimize the range network thereby reducing the operational cost of the launch base are also discussed in detail.

Keywords
Configurable, MFPCR, MPAR, Multi-function, Radar, Spaceport, SSPA, Surveillance, Weather, Tracking, TRM.

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