BridgeMaster E
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: BridgeMaster 9 ft. S-Band antenna
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| frequency: | 3 050 MHz S-Band |
9 410 MHz X-Band |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | ||
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 1 760 or 785 Hz | |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.05, 0.25 or 0.75 µs | |
| receive time: | ||
| dead time: | ||
| peak power: | 30 kW | 10 or 25 kW |
| average power: | ||
| instrumented range: | 96 NM (≙ 192 km) | |
| range resolution: | 35 m | |
| accuracy: | ||
| beamwidth: | 2°or 2.8° | 1°, 1.3° or 2° |
| hits per scan: | ||
| antenna rotation: | 28 or 45 min-1 | |
| MTBCF: | ||
| MTTR: | ||
BridgeMaster E
The BridgeMaster E is a maritime navigation and surveillance radar system for commercial or military use. It is available with a choice of X-Band or S-Band antennas in an array of sizes with masthead or bulkhead transceivers. X-Band antennas are available in the sizes of 4 ft. (1.2 m), 6 ft. (1.8 m), and 8 ft. (2.4 m). The nominal vertical beamwidth is 24 degrees. S-Band antennas are available in the sizes of 9 ft. (2.7 m) or 12 ft. (3.5 m). Its nominal vertical beamwidth is 30 degrees. The pulse generator is in semiconductor technology in transceivers of both frequency bands with pulse forming network, which drives a magnetron.
BridgeMaster E has evolved from Decca’s track record of over 50 years of commercial marine radar technology. Since its introduction in 1999, BridgeMaster E has been supplied to all the major navies and coast guards around the world including the UK Royal Navy, US Navy and French Navy. A BridgeMaster variant has been adopted by the UK Royal Navy as the Type 1008 navigation radar. In 2006 the VisionMaster FT series of marine radars replaced the aging BridgeMaster E series.
Source:
- Manufacturers data sheet of S-Band scanner
- Manufacturers data sheet of X-Band scanner