Ground receiving systems
iMet-3600MMilitary 403MHz Antenna / Receiver
Meeting the ruggedised requirements for military usage, this antenna offers mobile (tripod) or vehicle mounting antenna options. Compliance with all mil-spec standards ensures excellent reliability and trouble-free system integration.
<15 min
Field installation
77 cm
Total length
24 VDC
Nominal power
All-weather
Operating environment
01 / Technology
Key features
- Combined antenna/receiver with single data cable interface
- Integrated GNSS providing accurate station location
- Rugged, all-weather operations, includes built-in heaters
- Small size, rugged and light weight
- Improved overhead and long-range antenna coverage
- EMI/EMC compliance
- Compatible with all 403MHz InterMet radiosondes
- Compatible with D-Met and iMetOS-II sounding software
02 / Technical data
Specifications
System Overview
| Radiosonde Compatibility | iMet-1, iMet-2, iMet-4, iMet-50, iMet-54 |
| Frequency | 400.15 – 406 MHz |
| Operating Mode | Mobile or fixed installation |
| Operating Environment | All-Weather |
| System Architecture | Digital |
| Field Installation | < 15 minutes |
| MTBF | > 2400 Hours |
| Useful Life | > 10 Years |
| Sounding Software | D-Met, iMetOS-II |
Operating Parameters
| Power | 24 VDC nominal (18-32 VDC), 3A |
| Outside Equip Temp | – 40 to + 55 º C |
| Environment | MIL-STD 810F MIL-STD-461E |
| Weight | < 8.5 kg (including cables) |
| Total Length | 77 cm |
Installation Options
| Antenna | Tripod or vehicle mount |
| Optional Tripod | 1.1 to 2.3 m fully extended |
| Carrying cases for | Tripod, antenna, PC, cables |
| Weight | < 8.5 kg |
| Cable (single) Data / Power | 30m |
403 MHz Antenna
| Antenna Type | Quadrifilar Helix |
| Construction | Aluminum / Fiberglass Composite |
| Polarization | Vertical, Circular Overhead |
| Radiation Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Gain | 1 dBi |
| Max Slant Range | > 250 Km* |
| Max Altitude | > 40 Km* |
Receiver
| Type | Superheterodyne |
| Frequency Control | Synthesized with AFC |
| Bandwidth | 15 kHz |
| Modulation | FM / FSK / GFSK |
| Sensitivity | -118 dBm |
System Computer
| Type | Any current PC / Notebook |
| PC Data Output | RS-232 or RS-422 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Ruggedized Option | Panasonic Toughbook, Dell ATG |
03 / Product options
Ordering information
| Product Description | Product Code |
|---|---|
| Military Antenna / Receiver | iMet-3600M |
04 / Resources
Product documents
Brochures and product information direct from InterMet.
