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user request or automatically taken by the system following a user-
defined time schedule;
photo Georeference and link to digital terrain models. The camera
acquisition geometry is needed to enable the geocoding.
Fig. 14 – Camera fixed below the sensor trolley
4.2.6
GPS
During the Controller session setup allows to obtain the system position
and northing.
4.3
ArcSAR Supply Unit
This module is in charge of giving power supply and control to the
Acquisition Unit and to other optional devices as Wi-Fi radios and weather
station (both mounted on a dedicated pole) (
The ArcSAR Supply Unit allows the supplying and the control of all the
devices included in the ArcSAR Positioner. In addition, it allows the
communication between the field Laptop and the Control Room.
ArcSAR Supply Unit includes the Power Supply Unit with the ArcSAR battery
pack, the Laptop PC, the Generator set and the Solar Panels.
Weather Station, Wi-Fi and Generator Solar Panel can be installed on a
pole, whose casing is on the rear side of the ArcSAR Supply Unit.
On the bottom part of the Supply Unit side a holes grid is present to allow
the installation of the Supply Unit on the trailer deck.
4.3.1
Electrical modules
The PSU supplies electric power to the system. Its function is:
distribute power and signals to the ArcSAR Positioner, Radar Sensor
and other peripherals included in the system;
receive power from the Generator, Solar Panels or from AC Mains
supply and charge the batteries required to guarantee a continuous
power supply, even if a blackout occurs;
Fig. 12 – Power Supply Unit position on the left side of the IBIS-ArcSAR