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Vaisala Weather Radar WRK100
Features/Benefits
250 kW Klystron transmitter with low-maintenance solidstate modulator Vaisala's light-weight, semiyoke-style pedestal 1 degree beamwidth low side lobe antenna Modular double-cabinet design Built around Vaisala Sigmet RVP900 signal processor Wide dynamic range digital IF receiver Fully programmable scanning Comprehensive BITE Integral flat screen display for local maintenance Remote control/monitoring Improved interference filtering Feed forward control loop to allow extremely fast and precise antenna movement Options: - Built-in automatic calibration - Dual polarization upgrade ready
High-Performance and Reliability
The WRK100 is Vaisala's single polarization C-band klystron Doppler Weather Radar. [. . . ] Vaisala Sigmet software provides comprehensive radar product generation, display and forecasting features. Integration to other Vaisala systems such as lightning detection networks, rain gauge, LLWAS and surface weather is available.
Engineered for Remote Operation
For most customers, unattended remote operation is essential. The WRK100's comprehensive remote control, BITE and active monitoring features allow radar maintenance to be coordinated from a central facility. The detailed level of fault reporting allows maintenance personnel to accurately assess any problem before traveling to the radar site. The benefit is reduced MTTR and higher data availability.
Investment Protection for the Future
The service life of a modern weather radar system can be over 15 years, during which time there will be major technology advances. Vaisala's modular approach and use of accepted open interface standards is designed to make the WRK100 upgradeable in the future. For example, the system can be purchased as dual-pol ready, or upgraded in the field to dual polarization.
Technical data
Transmitter
Type Operating frequency range Peak power Average power Duty cycle Pulse widths PRF Modulator Phase stability Klystron VKC8387 5. 6 - 5. 65 GHz 250 kW max 550 W 0. 0022 Typical 0. 5, 0. 8, 1. 0, 2. 0, max 5 µs 250 to 2125 Hz Solid State 0. 1 deg rms
Digital IF Receiver and Signal Processor RVP900
Type IF digitizing Range resolution Number of range bins Velocity dealiasing Range dealiasing Clutter filters Vaisala Sigmet RVP900 16 bits, 100 MHz in 5 channels N*15 m Up to 4050 Dual PRF 2x, 3x, 4x by phase coding fixed, adaptive or GMAP to >60 dB clutter cancellation
Antenna
Type Diameter Gain (typical) Beam width Peak side lobe (typical) Peak on horizontal axis (typical) Polarization Weight Center-fed parabolic reflector 4. 5 m 45 dB <1 degree -28 dB -33 dB Linear horizontal 620 kg
System Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Cabinet (w x h x d) Cooling Weight Total height
cabinet environment
1400 x 1800 x 1300 mm Air-conditioned and forced air 977 kg 1890 mm +5 °C to +40 °C, 0 to 95 %RH, non-condensing +15 °C to +25 °C -50 °C to +50 °C without oil -10 °C to +50 °C with oil -40 °C to +55 °C, 0 to 95 %RH, non-condensing -50 °C to +50 °C 230/400 VAC +10 %, 50-60 Hz +5 % max. 7850 W without UPS 1050 W (max. ), 200 W (typical)
Operating Recommended Storage
Pedestal
Type Elevation range Maximum scan rate Acceleration Position accuracy Weight Motors Semi yoke elevation over azimuth -2 to 108 degrees 40 deg/sec 20 deg/sec2 0. 1 deg 900 kg (total with antenna 1520 kg) Brushless AC servo
antenna/PeDestal environment
Operating Storage
inPut Power
Voltage
Power consumPtion
Cabinet Antenna/pedestal
RF-to-IF Receiver
Type Dynamic range (1. 0 microsec) IF frequency Image rejection Phase stability Tuning range Noise figure Dual stage IF downconverter >96 dB (option >110 dB) 442/60 MHz >50 dB 0. 1 deg rms 5. 5 - 5. 7 GHz < 2 dB
Options
Dual pol ready Radome Automatic calibration Forward and reverse transmitted power monitoring Factory prepared antenna and pedestal for dual pol 6. 7 m, foam core sandwich, random panel
Radar Controller
Type Scan modes Local display Vaisala SIGMET RCP8 with IRIS/Radar PPI, RHI, Volume, Sector, Manual Real time, ascope, BITE, products
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