Radar Type 1
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: Radar Type 1
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 9 425 … 9 525 MHz
( X-Band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 1000 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.2 µs |
| receive time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 30 kW |
| average power: | |
| instrumented range: | 27 NM (≙ 50 km) |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | 1° |
| beamwidth: | 1.8° |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | 30 rpm |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
Radar Type 1
In 1947 the very first civil Type 1 radar was produced by Kelvin Hughes and installed on a new fishing trawler. Its X-Band transmitter was fitted with a magnetron. The radar echoes are shown on a PPI-scope using magnetic deflected cathode ray tube.
Source:
- Kelvin Hughes' Memorandum on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of first type-approved maritime radar.
- Type 1 Marine Radar Maintenance Handbook
- Original sales brochure for the Type 1