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CHAPTER 4
OPERATION
This chapter provides additional information for the users of the RB31
system.
General
Vaisala Telemetry Antenna RB31 can be used in conjunction with the
Vaisala DigiCORA® equipped with Vaisala Sounding Processing
Subsystem SPS311.
Operation Modes
The antenna consists of six segments, of which one at a time is
connected to for the reception. Selection is made between seven
directions: North (N), North-East (NE), South-East (SE), South (S),
South-West (SW), North-West (NW) and Upwards (90°).
Antenna segment is selectable either automatically or manually. Refer
to the DigiCORA® User's Guide for details on manual and automatic
operation modes.
In automatic mode the antenna element giving the highest signal
strength is connected for reception. The selection of the antenna
element does not disturb the sounding.
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