instruments:grawac:grawac
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GRaWAC is an active Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) cloud radar with dual frequencies at 167.3 and 174.7 GHz with Doppler capabilities. GRaWAC can be operated on an aircraft (nadir looking) or from the ground (zenith observations).\\ | GRaWAC is an active Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) cloud radar with dual frequencies at 167.3 and 174.7 GHz with Doppler capabilities. GRaWAC can be operated on an aircraft (nadir looking) or from the ground (zenith observations).\\ | ||
- | At both frequencies, | + | At both frequencies, |
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===== Specifications GRaWAC (G-band GHz FMCW cloud radar)===== | ===== Specifications GRaWAC (G-band GHz FMCW cloud radar)===== | ||
^ Parameter | ^ Parameter | ||
- | | Frequency | 176.3 ± 0.1 GHz | 174.7 ± 0.1 GHz | | | + | | Frequency | 176.3 ± 0.1 GHz & 174.7 ± 0.1 GHz | | |
- | | Wavelength | 1.8 mm | 1.7 mm | | | + | | Wavelength | 1.8 mm & 1.7 mm | | |
- | | Transmitter Power | 70 mW | 90 mW | | | + | | Transmitter Power | 70 mW & 90 mW | | |
| Antenna gain | 54.6 dB | | | | Antenna gain | 54.6 dB | | | ||
| Receiver Noise | 5.5 dB | | | | Receiver Noise | 5.5 dB | | |
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