Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 1
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET GROUP
TYPE: AN/GPA-49
Depth: B in.
TECINICAL DESCRIPTION
Adjustments: ea row of lamps adjustable in vertical plane.
Type of Tower: Arctic
Power Requirements: 115v, ac, 21 kw
Material: Galvanized Steel
Heat Rating: 71,652 btu output per hr
Height: 25 ft
Electric Space Heater HID-b6/CPS-6B
Type
of
Construction:
12-sided,
sectionalized,
Type: Portable
symmetrical structure.
Dimensions
Platforms: 3 (one ea at the 3, 11 and 25 ft levels)
Height: 57-1/2 in.
Radome CW-353/FPS-8
Width: 77-1/2 in.
Type of Radome: non-rigid, air-pres-
Depth: 8 in.
surized
Power Requirements: 115v, ac, 22.5 kw
Material: Nylon fabric, 2-ply, black, neoprene-coated.
Heat Rating: 76,770 btu output per hr
Height: 28.53 ft
Dehumidifier, Electric Desiccant
Diameter Base: 35.18 ft
HD-212/FPS-8
Diameter Special Center: 8.83 ft above base
Desiccant: Silicon gel
Special Features: Lightning protection, emergency repair
Desiccant Beds: 2
kit, carrying case CY-1770/FPS-8 and radome
Dimensions
envelope
Height: 34-3/5 in.
Radome Inflation Control C-159/FPS-8.
Length: 34 in.
Type of Control: Inclosed relay-actu-
Width: 31-3/4 in.
ated ram air switches.
Dehumidifier Air Delivery: 125 cfm, 2.0 in. of water
Material: Non-fusible, with olive-drab
Dehumidifier Air Pressure Delivery:
paint finish.
40 cfm standard air, 0.1 in. of water rated performance.
Dimensions (Excluding Actuator)
5.3 lb or water removed per operational hr with 75 deg
Length: 25 in.
input air temp.
Width: 12 i&.
INSTALI.ATION CONSIDERATIONS
Depth: 6 ins
Siting: Dependent on prime radar equipment Arctic location.
Pressure Gage: Indicates air pressure inside Radome.
Mounting: Tower AB-313/FPS-8 erected on
Protex Tube: Indicates humidity of air inside radome.
Extension Tower AB-316/FPS-8 or on concrete piers.
Electrical Rating: 120v, ac
Radome CW-:353/FPS-b mounted on top
Radome Inflation Control C-15B9/FPS-8
platform of AB-31:3/FPS-b Tower. Wind
Wind Velocity Indicator: I
Instrument Support MT-793/CPS-6B:
Operating Pressure Range: 0.1 to 0.35 lb per sq in.
Placed on wind tower support or on top of operation shelter.
Electrical Space heater HD-85/CPS-6B
Related Equipments: Used with, but not part of Radar Set
Material: Aluminum framework housing,
blackcrinkle
AN/FPS-8 or Radar
paint finish.
Set AN/MPS-11, AN/MPS-16.
Legs:
Detachable
held by clamps at bottom of
assembly.
Dimensions
Height: 65-9/16 in.
Width: 75-1/2 in.
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENT
QTY
HEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Tower AB-313/FPS-8
1
Radome Inflation Control
1
C-1589/FPS-8
Radome Inflation Control
1
C-1591/FPS -3
Radome CW-353/FPS-8
1
Erection Equipment Set
1
Relief Valve HID-77/CPS-6B
1
AN/GPA-49: 2
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