AN/CPS-9
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/CPS-9
Figure 1: AN/CPS-9
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 9 200 … 9 400 MHz
( X-Band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 931 or 186 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.5 or 5 µs |
| receive time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 250 kW |
| average power: | 230 W |
| instrumented range: | 400 mi (≙ 644 km) |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | |
| beamwidth: | 1° |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
AN/CPS-9
The AN/CPS-9 is an early storm detection radar that utilizes a 2.44 m diameter parabolic reflector type antenna. It is the first radar system to be designed solely for weather purposes. Its receiver was linear, with a limited dynamic range.
The first operational CPS-9 was installed at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, on 20 June 1954.