Radar Training System, LabVolt Series
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Available Training Systems
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Training System (add-On to Radar Level 2 and 3)
592583 (8096-B0)
The Synthetic-Aperture Radar (SAR)
Training System adds on to the RCS
and ISAR Measurement Training
System, Model 8097-A, to form a
synthetic aperture radar that can
produce high-resolution images. This
system introduces students to the
basic principles and operation of
synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
The SAR Training System synthesizes a
large aperture antenna through
motion of a small-aperture (low-
directivity) horn antenna. Motion of
the horn antenna is achieved using the
Target Positioning System, Model 9607-1, included in the Basic Radar Training System, Model 8069-1, and an
antenna-motion control module (SAR controller). Target radar echoes produced during a complete antenna scan
are sampled and stored in the SAR processor then processed using a range Doppler algorithm to obtain high-
resolution SAR images.
The SAR Training System consist of SAR processing and imagery software included in the LVRTS software, a SAR
controller module, the necessary cables and accessories, and a system user guide. Note that RTM 9431-2 from
the Radar Processor/Display add-on is required to use this add-on. Reflective scale models of aircraft that can
be used with the SAR Training System are optionally available. See Optional Equipment for Models 8096-A and
8096-B.
The SAR Training System synthesizes a large aperture antenna through motion
of a small-aperture horn antenna installed on the movable carriage of the
Target Positioning System, Model 9607-1.
