MIL-HDBK-162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 1
DATE: 1 July 1964
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USA
TYPE: AN/PPS-4
LINE ITEM NUMBER: 63443
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER: 5840-682-2591
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
Std A
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number: Sperry Gyroscope Company
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
None.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Frequency: 8900 to 9400 mc
Range:
Detect man walking at 1 mph up to 1,500m;
detect vehicle (such as 2- 1/2 ton truck) moving
at 15 mph up to 8,000m
Peak Power Output: 0.8 kw (min)
Operating Voltage: 24 vdc, (battery operated)
Type of Presentation: Audio
Duty Cycle: 0.001
Pulse Repetition Rate: 5,000 pps
Pulse Width: 0.2 Msec
Horizontal Coverage: 6,400 mils
Vertical Coverage: -800 to +350 mils
Range Accuracy: :35m
Beam Width: 6-1/2 deg
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Siting: Radar Set AN/PPS-4 must be so located that
Radar Set AN/PPS-4 is a lightweight, portable radar
large buildings, trees, hills, etc., do not obscure the area
designed for battlefield surveillance. The radar set Is
being surveyed.
capable of detecting and locating, under conditions of
Mounting:
poor visibility, military targets such as personnel and
Cabling Requirements:
vehicles moving in the presence of ground clutter.
Related Equipment:
AN/PPS-4: 1
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