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Airport Surveillance Radar Version 9 (ASR-9)

The ASR-9 is a modular, solid-state, dual-channel, dual-beam, S-band surveillance radar designed to meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration for safe, efficient control of air traffic in the terminal area. The ASR-9 is the replacement to older ASRs at high density sites and has been in service since the mid-seventies. TSC has been involved with this ongoing class of FAA Radars and has evaluated their interfaces. TSC was involved in analyzing and evaluating the ASR-9/Mode-S to automation interface design.

Airport Surveillance Radar Version 8 (ASR-8)

The ASR-8 is the precursor to the ASR-9 and is still in wide use at many smaller sized airports. TSC has:

  • Provided support to the program office.
  • Supported Digitizer Certification Program.
  • Modeled Staggered-PRF MTI w/Log FTC CFAR in clutter simulations.