Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo
Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo
Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo
Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo
A newly desingned radar system, which mainly aims at precise acquisition and safe. operation of various kinds of sounding rockets and the Mu-type rockets for satellite launching, has been developed and is now under operation at KSC (Kagoshima Space Center, University of Tokyo). Main features of the system are the utilization of 3.6 m parabolic antenna, adopting monopulse system with front-feed 5 horns, and various types of digital computer control systems. This paper describes the design concept and the instrument construction of the system together with the performance criteria based on the data aquired from actual rocket flights.