There can be no doubt that Mode S will be part of tomorrow's ATC radar. Its assets in terms of air traffic surveillance and data link are recalled. Fundamental characteristics are its compatibility with existing SSR's, selective interrogation and monopulse reception. The monopulse SSR is a landmark in the transition towards Mode S; it contributes several major improvements, without requiring onboard transponders to be changed. Choices made in implementation of the system are discussed, in particular as regards the antenna, transmitter, reception and processing techniques. Through these options, full Mode S compatibility is maintained. Practical results have turned out to be conclusive, and so the system was taken into production and already many stations are operational round the world. The Mode S extension which has to be added the monopulse radar is also described, and it is being operated at Orly as part of an experimental development programme.


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    Title :

    Monopulse Secondary Radar: Practical Realization and Achievement Mode S: The Radar of Tomorrow


    Contributors:
    F. Delille (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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