KUŞRAD

The KUŞRAD is an S-band air traffic control radar system designed for continuous 24/7 operation at airports to mitigate bird-aircraft collision risks. It tracks migratory bird movements in critical airspaces around civilian airports, assessing threats and aiding flight scheduling. The system comprises two independent primary radars: a pulsed, rotating S-band air surveillance radar and an X-band FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) height-finder. Both radars can rotate synchronously, or the height-finder can operate in a sector search mode. A common radar data processor detects, tracks, and classifies targets as "Bird," "Flock of birds," or "Aircraft." Key specifications for the S-band component include a peak power of 60 kW, an instrumented range of 40 km, and a range resolution of less than 20 meters. It operates with pulse repetition frequencies of 500, 600, or 1100 Hz, and corresponding pulsewidths of 1.2, 0.6, or 0.2 microseconds. The antenna has a beamwidth of 1.8° horizontally and 20° vertically, rotating at 26 revolutions per minute. The KUŞRAD system is slated for installation at Istanbul's new third airport.

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