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1 BHARAT ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

1.1 Introduction

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was established in 1954 as a Public Sector Enterprise

under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence as the fountain head to

manufacture and supply electronics components and equipment. BEL, with a noteworthy

history of pioneering achievements, has met the requirement of state-of-art professional

electronic equipment for Defence, broadcasting, civil Defence and telecommunications as

well as the component requirement of entertainment and medical X-ray industry. Over

the years, BEL has grown to a multi-product, multi-unit, and technology driven company

with track record of a profit earning PSU.

The company has a unique position in India of having dealt with all the generations of

electronic component and equipment. Having started with a HF receiver in collaboration

with T-CSF of France, the company's equipment designs have had a long voyage through

the hybrid, solid state discrete component to the state of art integrated circuit technology.

In the component arena also, the company established its own electron valve

manufacturing facility. It moved on to semiconductors with the manufacture of

germanium and silicon devices and then to the manufacture of Integrated circuits. To

keep in pace with the component and equipment technology, its manufacturing and

product assurance facilities have also undergone sea change. The design groups have

CADDs facility, the manufacturing has CNC machines and a Mass Manufacture Facility,

and Quality Control (QC) checks are preformed with multi-dimensional profile

measurement machines, Automatic testing machines, environmental labs to check

extreme weather and other operational conditions. All these facilities have been

established to meet the stringent requirements of MIL grade systems.Today BEL's

infrastructure is spread over nine locations with 29 production divisions having ISO-

9001/9002 accreditation. Product mix of the company is spread over the entire Electro-

magnetic (EM) spectrum ranging from tiny audio frequency semiconductor to huge radar

systems and X-ray tubes on the upper edge of the spectrum. Its manufacturing units have

special focus towards the product ranges like Defence Communication, Radar's, Optical

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& Opto-electronics, Telecommunications, Sound and Vision Broadcasting, Electronic

Components, etc.

Besides manufacturing and supply of a wide variety of products, BEL offers a variety of

services like Telecom and Radar Systems Consultancy, Contract Manufacturing,

Calibration of Test & Measuring Instruments, etc. At the moment, the company is

installing MSSR radar at important airports under the modernization of airports plan of

National Airport Authority (NAA).

BEL has nurtured and built a strong in-house R&D base by absorbing technologies from

more than 50 leading companies worldwide and DRDO Labs for a wide range of

products. A team of more than 800 engineers is working in R&D. Each unit has its own

R&D Division to bring out new products to the production lines. Central Research

Laboratory (CRL) at Bangalore and Ghaziabad works as independent agency to

undertake contemporary design work on state-of-art and futuristic technologies. About

70% of BEL's products are of in-house design.

BEL was among the first Indian companies to manufacture computer parts and

peripherals under arrangement with International Computers India Limited (ICIL) in

1970s. BEL assembled a limited number of 1901 systems under the arrangement with

ICIL. However, following Government's decision to restrict the computer manufacture to

ECIL, BEL could not progress in its computer manufacturing plans. As many of its

equipment were microprocessor based, the company continued to develop computers

based application, both hardware and software. Most of its software requirements are in

real time. EMCCA, software intensive naval ships control and command system is

probably one of the first projects of its nature in India and Asia.

BEL has won a number of national and international awards for Import Substitution,

Productivity, Quality, Safety Standardization etc. BEL was ranked no.1 in the field of

Electronics and 46th

overall among the top 1000 private and public sector undertakings in

India by the Business Standard in its special supplement "The BS 1000 (1997-98)". BEL

was listed 3rd

among the Mini Ratanas (category II) by the Government of India, 49th

among Asia's top 100 Electronic Companies by the Electronic Business Asia and within

the top 100 worldwide Defence Companies by the Defence News, USA.

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1.2 Manufacturing Units

Bangalore (Karnataka)

BEL started its production activities in Bangalore in 1954 with 400W high

frequency (HF) transmitter and communication receiver for the Army. Since then, the

Bangalore Complex has grown to specialize in communication and Radar/Sonar Systems

for the Army, Navy and Air Force. BEL's in-house R&D and successful tie-ups with

foreign Defence companies and Indian Defence Laboratories has seen the development

and production of over 300 products in Bangalore alone. The Unit has now diversified

into manufacturing of electronic products for the civilian customers such as D.O.T.,

V.S.N.L., A.I.R. and Doordarshan, Meteorological Dept., I.S.R.O., Police, Civil

Aviation, and Railways. As an aid to Electorate, the unit has developed Electronic Voting

Machines that are produced at its Mass Manufacturing Facility (MMF).

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh)

The second largest Unit at Ghaziabad was set up in 1974 to manufacture special

types of radar for the Air Defence Ground Environment Systems (Plan ADGES). The

Unit provides Communication Systems to the Defence Forces and Microwave

Communication Links to the various departments of the State and Central Govt. and other

users. The Unit's product range included Static and Mobile Radar, Tropo scatter

equipment, professional grade Antennae and Microwave components.

Pune (Maharashtra)

This Unit was started in 1979 to manufacture Image Converter Tubes.

Subsequently, Magnesium Manganese-dioxide Batteries, Lithium Sulphur Batteries and

X-ray Tubes/Cables were added to the product range. At the present the Unit

manufactures Laser Sub-unit for tank fire control systems and Laser Range Finders for

the Defence services.

Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

The Andhra Scientific Co. at Machilipatnam, manufacturing optics/Opto-

electronic equipment was integrated with BEL in 1983. The product line includes Passive

Night Vision Equipment, Binoculars, Binoculars and Goggles, Periscopes, Gun Sights,

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Surgical Microscope and Optical Sights and Mussle Reference Systems for tank fire

control systems. The Unit has successfully diversified to making the Surgical Microscope

with zoom facilities.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

In 1985, BEL established another Unit at Chennai to facilitate manufacture of

Gun Control Equipment required for the integration and installation in the Vijayanta

tanks. The Unit is now manufacturing Stabilizer Systems for T-72 tanks, Infantry Combat

Vehicles BMP-II; Commander's Panoramic Sights & Tank Laser Sights are among

others.

Kotdwar (Uttarakhand)

In 1986, BEL started a Unit at Kotdwara to manufacture Telecommunication

Equipment for both Defence and civilian

Customers Focus is being given on the requirement of the Department of

Telecommunications to manufacture Transmission and Switching Equipment.

Taloja (Maharashtra)

For the manufacture of B/W TV Glass bulbs, this plant was established in

collaboration with coming, France in 1986. The Unit is now fully mobilized to

manufacture 20" glass bulbs indigenously.

Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)

To coordinate with the major Defence R&D Laboratories located in Hyderabad,

DLRL, DRDL and DMRL, BEL established a unit at Hyderabad in 1986. Force

Multiplier Systems are manufactured here for the Defence services.

1.3 Joint Ventures

BE-Delft Electronics Limited

BE-Delft Electronics Limited, Pune, the first joint venture of the company with

Delft Instruments, Holland and UTI was established in the year 1990 for conducting

research, development and manufacture of Image Intensifier Tubes and associated high

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voltage power supplies for use in military, security and commercial systems. Its products

include night vision goggles and binoculars, night vision weapon sights and low light

level input applications.

GE BE Private Limited

GE BE Private Limited, Bangalore, a JV with General Electric Medical Systems,

USA has been established in 1997-98 for manufacture of High End Rotating Anode

Medical Diagnostic X-ray tube called CT MAX, which is used in CT Scanners. The joint

venture unit will also establish a reloading facility for X-ray tubes and will also market

the conventional X-ray tubes made at Pune Unit of BEL. South East Asia markets are

addressed by this joint venture.

BEL- Multitone Private Limited

A joint venture between Bharat Electronics and Multitone Electronics Plc, UK has

also been established in Bangalore in 1997-98 to manufacture state-of-art Mobile

Communication for the workplace. Multitone invented paging in 1956 when it developed

the world's first system to serve the "life or death" environment of St. Thomas Hospital,

London. With the strength of Bharat Electronics in the Radio Communications field and

the technology of Multitone, in the field of Radio Paging, the joint venture company is in

a position to offer tailor made solution to the Mobile Communication needs at workplace

in various market segments.

1.4 Financial Performance

BEL has a unique history of profit making Public Sector Enterprise right from its

inception. There have been events of decrease in turnover and profit after Tax due to

reasons beyond reasonable control of the company. But the company's strength lies in its

capability to combat the threats, for example US Embargo on exports to BEL.

BEL hopes to generate 25 per cent increase in turnover with a 15 per cent rise in

net profit in the current fiscal year over the previous. Corrective measures against western

sanctions have been undertaken, which are likely to translate into higher turnover and

profitability. The company is putting all efforts to minimize the effect of the restrictions

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by early establishments of alternative arrangements. The Defence Research Laboratories

and Academic Institutions are also being persuaded with for indigenization of certain

special category of devices and components. The company is also opening an office in

Singapore to procure components from Asian markets. Thus in the long run the

restrictions will prove as blessings resulting in self-dependence and better profit margins.

1.5 Product Range

The product ranges today of the company are:

Radar Systems:

3-Dimensional High Power Static and Mobile Radar for the Air Force.

Low Flying Detection Radar for both the Army and the Air force.

Tactical Control Radar Systems for the Army

Battlefield Surveillance Radar for the Army

IFF Mk-X Radar systems for the Defence and Export

ASR/MSSR systems for Civil Aviation.

Radar & allied systems Data Processing Systems.

Communications:

Digital Static Tropo scatter Communication Systems for the Air Force.

Digital Mobile Tropo scatter Communication System for the Air Force

and Army.

VHF, UHF & Microwave Communication Equipment.

Bulk Encryption Equipment.

Turnkey Communication Systems Projects for defence & civil users.

Static and Mobile Satellite Communication Systems for Defence

Telemetry/Tele-control Systems.

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Antennae:

Antennae for Radar, Terrestrial & Satellite Communication Systems.

Antennae for TV Satellite Receive and Broadcast applications.

Antennae for Line-of-sight Microwave Communication Systems.

Microwave Component:

Active Microwave components like LNAs, Synthesizer, and Receivers

etc.

Passive Microwave components like Double Balanced Mixers, etc

Most of these products and systems are the result of a harmonious combination of

technology absorbed under ToT from abroad, Defence R&D Laboratories and BEL's own

design and development efforts.

2 RADAR:-

Fig. No.:- 1 Radar

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PROJECT: AN OVERVIEW

2.1 RADAR AND ITS COMPOSITE ENVIRONMENT

2.1.1 INNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN

The two most basic functions of radar are inherent in the word, whose letters stand for

RAdio Detection And Ranging. Measurement of target angles has been included as a

basic function of most radar, and Doppler velocity is often measured directly as a fourth

basic quantity. Discrimination of the desired target from background noise and clutter is a

prerequisite to detection and measurement, and resolution of surface features is essential

to mapping or imaging radar. The block diagram of typical pulsed radar is shown in

Figure. The equipment has been divided arbitrarily into seven subsystems, corresponding

to the usual design specialties within the radar engineering field. The radar operation in

more complex systems is controlled by a computer with specific actions initiated by a

synchronizer, which in turn controls the time sequence of transmissions, receiver gates

and gain settings, signal processing, and display. When called for by the synchronizer,

the modulator applies a pulse of high voltage to the radio frequency (RF) amplifier,

simultaneously with an RF drive signal from the exciter. The resulting high-power RF

pulse is passed through transmission line or waveguide to the duplexer, which connects it

to the antenna for radiation into space. The antenna shown is of the reflector type, steered

mechanically by a servo-driven pedestal. A stationary array may also be used, with

electrical steering of the radiated beam. After reflection from a target, the echo signal

reenters the antenna, which is connected to the receiver preamplifier or mixer by the

duplexer.

A local oscillator signal furnished by the exciter translates theecho frequency to one or

more intermediate frequencies (IFs), which can be amplified, filtered, envelope or

quadrature detected, and subjected to more refined signal processing. Data to control the

antenna steering and to provide outputs to an associated computer are extracted from the

time delay and modulation on the signal.

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Fig.No.:2 Radar and its composit environment

There are many variations from the diagram of Figure that can be made in radars for

specific applications, but the operating sequence described in the foregoing forms the

basis of most common radar systems. This project provides the basics of radar and many

of the relationships that are common to most forms of target-detection radar. The

emphasis is on the goals established for the radar or the system that contains the radar.

2.1.2 APPLICATION OF RADAR:-

Radar has been employed on the ground, in air, on the sea and in space. Some important

areas of applications are :Air traffic control ( ATC ) A ir craft navigation Ship safety

Space Remote sensing Military WORKING OF A SIMPLE RADAR A simple RADAR

system, as found on many merchant ships, has three main parts.

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These are:-

1. Antenna unit or the scanner.

2. the transmitter/receiver or transceiver and the

3. visual display unit.

The antenna is about 2 or 3 meters wide and focuses pulses of very high frequency radio

energy into a narrow vertical beam. The frequency of the radio waves is usually about

10,000 MHz. the antenna is rotated at the speed of 10 to 25 revolutions per minute so that

the radar beam sweeps through 300 degrees all around the ship out to a range of about 90

kilometers. In all RADARS it is vital that the transmitting and receiving in the transceiver

are in close harmony. Everything depends on accurate measurement of the time which

passes between the transmission of the pulse and the return of the ECHO about 1,000

pulses per second are transmitted. Though it is varied to suit requirements. Short pulses

are best for short-range work, longer pulses are better for long range. An important part

of the transceiver is the modulator circuit. This keys the transmitter so that it can

oscillate, or pulses, for exactly the right length of time. The pulses so generated are video

pulses. These pulses are short range pulses and hence cannot serve out purpose of long-

distance communication. In order to modify these pulses into radio frequency pulses or

RF pulses, we need to generate power. The transmitted power is generated in a device

called ‘magnetron’, which can handle these very short pulses and very high oscillations.

Between each pulse, the transmitter is switched off and isolated. The weak echoes from

the target are picked up by the antenna and fed into the receiver. To avoid overlapping of

these echoes with the next transmitted pulse, another device called duplexer is used.

Thus, by means of a duplexer, undisturbed, two-way communication is established. The

RF echoes emerging from the duplexer are now fed into the mixer where they are mixed

with pulses of RF energy. These pulses are generated by means of a local oscillator. Once

the two are mixed, a signal is produced in the output witch is of intermediate frequency

range or IF range. The IF signals is received by a receiver where it is demodulated to

video frequency range, amplified, and then passed to the display unit. The display unit

usually carried all the controls necessary for the operation of the whole radar. It has a

cathode ray tube, which consist of an electron gun in its neck. The gun shoots a beam of

electron at a phosphorescent screen at the far end. The phosphorescent screen glows

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when hit by the electrons and, the resulting spot of light can be seen through a glass

surface. The screen is circular and is calibrated in degrees around its edge. The electron

beam travels out from the center to the edge. This random motion of the electron beam,

known as the trace, is matched with the rotation of the antenna. So, when the trace is at

zero degrees on the tube calibration, the antenna is pointing dead ahead. The beginning of

each trace corresponds exactly which the moment at which the radar energy is

transmitted. When an echo is received it brightens up the trace for a moment. This is a

blip, and its distance from the center of the tube corresponds exactly with the time taken

for the radar pulse to travel to the target and return. So that blip on the screen gives the

range and bearing of the target. As the trace rotates, a complete picture is built up from

the coating of the tube. This type of display is called a PPI (plane position indicator) and

is the most common form of presenting radar information.

2.1.3 TYPES OF RADAR:-

Based on its functions, RADAR may be classified as:

1. PRIMARY RADAR AND

2. SECONDARY RADAR

A PRIMARY RADAR locates an object by transmitting a signal and detecting the

reflected echo.

A SECONDARY RADAR SYSTEM is similar in operation to primary radar except that

the return signal is radiated from a transmitter on board the target rather than by

reflection. In other words, secondary radar operates with a co-operative ACTIVE

TARGET while the primary radar operates with a PASSIVE TARGET. But in cases such

as controlling of air traffic, the controller must be able to identify the air craft and know

whether it is of a friend or a foe. It is also desired to know the height of the aircraft, so

that on the same source but flying at different levels can be kept apart. To give the

controller this information, a second radar called a ‘secondary surveillance radar’ (SSR)

is used. This works differently and needs the help of the target aircraft. It senses out the

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sequence of pulses to an electronic black box, called an transponder fitted on the aircraft.

The basic operation of a secondary radar is as follows:

SECONDARY RADAR SYSTEM The secondary radar system consists of an

INTERROGATOR and a TRANSPONDER. The interrogator transmitter in the ground

station interrogates transponder equipped aircraft, providing a two way data link to

separate transmit and receive frequencies. The transponder, on board the aircraft, on

receipt of a chain of pulses from the ground interrogator, automatically transmits a reply.

The reply, coded for purposes of Identification is received back at the ground interrogator

where it is decoded and displayed on a radar type presentation. The secondary radar gives

the aircraft identity code and height data derived from a pressure capsule in the aircraft.

In the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), by providing the interrogation pulses above

the minimum triggering level, the transponder makes a powerful reply. This enables the

interrogator transmitters to be of lower power and the ground equipment simpler.

2.2 CENTRAL ACQUISITION RADAR

2.2.1 Introduction

The designed Radar would be a stand-alone all weather 3D surveillance radar. The radar

operates in S-band and is capable of Track-While-Scan [TWS] of airborne targets up to

130 Kms, subject to line-of-sight clearance and radar horizon. The radar employs

Multibeam coverage in the receive mode to provide for necessary discrimination in

elevation data. It employs 8 beams to achieve elevation coverage of prescribed margin

and a height ceiling of prescribed margin. The antenna is mechanically rotated in azimuth

to provide 360 coverage. To get an optimum detection performance against various class

of targets, different Antenna Rotation Rate [ARR] RPM modes are implemented and

these can be selected by the operator.

The unique feature of the radar is, its operation is fully automated and controlled from a

Radar Console with sufficient menus, keys and Hot keys. The designed Radar is an

offshoot of the fully and successfully developed and demonstrated radar called as 3D

Central Acquisition Radar (3D-CAR).

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The antenna can be manually positioned at different look angles in steps. In the receive

mode the eight beams cater for a height coverage of required margin. The IFF antenna is

placed atop the main antenna and it integrates the IFF for including of IFF data with the

Primary Radar Data.

The RDP (Radar Data Processor) is implemented on a SBC and is fully software-based

system with adequate memory and external interfaces to handle upto 150 target tracks.

Robust algorithms for filtering are used to lock on to maneuvering target upto 6g without

loss of tracking.

LAN interfaces are used to communicate with external systems. High-speed data transfer

of target parameters can be done. This helps in data remoting upto a distance of 500 mtrs

that can be extended with suitable repeaters. Facility for manual track indication for low

speed targets and targets in heavy clutter zones are available to the console operator.

The color display has features for monitoring of radar performance, the radar output

selection for radar modes of operation. Interfaces to radar control signals are built-in. The

Radar generates different videos viz., Analog and Digital videos at the Receiver and

Signal Processor. These are interfaced to the display over dedicated lines and displayed

In addition to providing real time data on screen for viewing, the consoles will provide

facility for training controllers/operators/ technical crew. The system is capable of

creating targets and assigns values for range, azimuth, height and speed as defined by

operator. It will enable the operator to control the motion of these targets for gaining/

loosing height, turning left/right, cruising, and rolling out. The software running on

console will provide an online handy aid, for target interception. The training part of the

software will be active as an offline facility or with tracked targets in real time. The

offline mode will be capable of using recorded data.

2.2.2 Salient features of Radar:-

Salient features Radar are:

1. 3D Surveillance Radar

2. S-BAND

3. Capable of Track While Scan (TWS) of airborne Targets upto 150 Kms

4. Coherent TWT based Transmitter

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5. Planar Array Antenna with low side lobes

6. Multiple beams in the receive mode.

7. ECCM (Side lobe blanking, Frequency Agility, Jammer analysis)

8. Integrated IFF

9. System operation is controlled from Radar Console in Data centre.

10. Redundant Power supply unit with UPS backup.

This designed Radar has the following subsystems:

1. Multi-beam Antenna system

2. Transmitter

3. Receiver

4. Signal Processor

5. Radar Console

6. Data centre

7. Mobile Power Source

8. IFF System

The Multi beam antenna system for Radar is planned to be realized to have 360

Coverage in Azimuth and prescribed coverage in elevation. The antenna will have a wide

beam in transmit mode and eight simultaneous narrow beams in receive mode to give

prescribed coverage in elevation.

The requirement of Transmitter is to amplify the pulsed RF signal from few watts to high

power RF signal while maintaining the phase noise (additive noise) to its minimal as

demanded by the system.

The Low Power Microwave Subsystem includes the major portion of Receiver RF

System of the 3D-Radar. The Multibeam Antenna receives the reflected signals from the

target. These signals are amplified by the Low Noise Amplifier, down converted to IF

Frequency using two-stage super heterodyne receiver. The IF Output is given as final

output of the Low Power Microwave Subsystem to be further processed in the signal

processor.

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Customization of the console for user application will be carried out in the software and

hardware. The Display Console is the operator's center to initialize, remotely setup,

operate, observe, and diagnose the radar, both online and offline. The Primary and

secondary radar video, target tracks, plots, geographical map along with other diagnostic

and configuration messages are presented in 2D.

The electronic equipment cabin is provided for installation of transmitter, signal

processor, receiver, display console, IFF equipment and a working place for maintenance.

The Data centre is required to provide basic functions like viewing of the air picture,

remote operation of radar, and radio communication. At the same time the cabin provides

shelter for the operators, with reasonable level of comfort and, protected against heat, rain

and dust.

Mobile power source is required to provide the main supply to Radar and Data Centre for

electronic and mechanical units of Radar including air conditioning units.

The Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system is a good example of a secondary radar

system that is in wide use in the military environment. A great deal of valuable

information can be provided to the secondary radar by the target’s transponder. The

transponder provides an identifying code to the secondary radar that then uses the code

and an associated data base system to look up aircraft origin and destination, flight

number, aircraft type and even the numbers of personnel onboard. This type of

information is clearly not available from a primary radar system.

2.2.3 IFF SYSTEM:-

BASIC PRINCIPLE (THE IFF UNIT) GENERAL The identification of Friend and Foe

(IFF) is basically a radar beacon system employed for the purposes of general

identification of military targets. The beacon system when used for the control of civil air

traffic is called as secondary surveillance radar (SSR). Primary IFF ANTENNA RF

SWITCH UNIT TRANSMITTER RECEIVER MK X DECODER MODE S DRAWER

radar locates an object by transmitting a signal and detecting the reflected echo. A

secondary radar system is similar in ration to primary radar except that the return signal is

radiated from a transmitter on board the target rather than by reflection, i.e. it operates

with a co-operative ‘active’ target while the primary radar operates with ‘passive’ target.

Secondary radar system consists of an interrogator and a transponder. The interrogator

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transmitter in the ground station interrogates transponder equipped aircraft, providing a

two way data link on separate transmitting and receiving frequencies. The transponder,

on board the aircraft, on receipt of a chain of pulses from the ground interrogator,

automatically transmits a reply, coded for purposes of identification, is received back at

the ground interrogator where it is decoded and displayed on a radar type presentation.

PURPOSE The IDENTIFICATION FRIEND AND FOE (IFF) is basically a Radar

Beacon System employed for the purpose of general identification of Military targets.

The Beacon System when used for the control of civil air traffic is called as secondary

surveillance Radar (SSR). The Beacon System is designated in general as Secondary

Radar and the normal radar as Primary Radar for distinguishing.

3 TRANSMITTER:-

3.1 INTRODUCTION:-

The transmitter for Radar is Coherent MOPA type that operates in S Band using TWT as

the final amplifier. The transmitter is used to amplify the pulsed RF signal from low

power RF signal to High power RF signal as demanded by the system. TWT dissipates

large amount of energy, therefore it is subjected to both air and liquid cooling.

The input to the transmitter is 3 phase, 415V, 50 Hz, which is later amplified to the

optimal value for driving the TWT amplifier.

A generalized diagram here briefly explains the inputs and outputs of the transmitter.

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Fig. No.:- 3 Input Output diagram of Transmitter

The transmitter is designed to operate in the following modes defined as adequate

controlled states

3.2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION

Three rack configuration of Transmitter describes complete functionality of

Transmitter

1. Control Rack

Monitoring panel

Control panel

Synoptic panel

CPC

Inverter

Input output diagram of Transmitter

3-phase,400V,50Hz

3-channel liq cooling in

3-channel liq cooling out

Air cooling in

SP signals

Air cooling out

Dry air

BIT0

BIT1

PRETRG

GRID PULSE

RF out ROHINI

TRANSMITTER

RF input

System status

RF PULSE

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2. High Voltage Rack

FDM (Solid state Switching)

Cathode Assembly

Collector Assembly

Blower Unit

Heater Unit

3. Microwave Rack

TWT

RF Plumbing

RF Drive Unit

SSPA

ION Pump Controller

3.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Transmitter amplifies the pulsed RF signal from few Watts to many KW while

maintaining the phase noise (additive noise) to prescribed margin as demanded by the

system. In addition, a Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) is provided, as a stand by

option, to ensure fail-safe mode, in case of failure of liquid coolant.

It employs a Traveling Wave Tube as final power amplifier. Low power amplifier stage

(RF Driver) amplifies pulsed RF signal from 1mW (0 dBm) to few W which is necessary

to drive the TWT amplifier.

The RF Driver stage uses a PIN attenuator transistor followed by power amplifiers to

amplify RF signal. This is followed by an isolator. The isolator protects the transistor

power amplifiers against excessive reflections from TWT. The signal is thereafter passed

through a DC, a RF switch and an attenuator to cater for the three transmission modes.

The sampled output of the DC is used for monitoring the input RF signal to the TWT.

The RF Driver output is given to the input of TWT, which amplifies the pulsed RF signal

from few Watts to a level of many kW at the TWT output. High power RF plumbing

components are connected at the output of TWT.

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The TWT output is given to an arc detector followed by a ferrite circulator. The Ferrite

circulator is used to protect the microwave tube against failure /damage due to reflected

power in case of excessive VSWR at Antenna input port. The output of Ferrite Circulator

is given to High Power Dual Directional Coupler (DDC), which is used for measuring the

transmitted and reflected power. If reflected power exceeds the specified limit of VSWR,

a video signal is generated to cut off the RF drive through control and protection circuit.

The output of the DDC is given to Antenna. To connect all the components in the

required form, flexible sections, E-bends, H-bends and straight sections are used.

Control and Protection Circuit ensures the sequential switching ON of the transmitter,

continuous monitoring and interlocking of various parameters, detection and indication of

errors.

All these are achieved by dedicated hardware and software.

Synoptic Panel consists of LEDs, switches and LCD display. LEDs are used to show the

status of the transmitter. They also show the fault, if any, in the transmitter. The LCD

display, mounted on Synoptic panel, is used to show the value of cathode voltage &

current, collector voltage and current. It also displays the Filament voltage and current,

Grid + ve and -ve voltages and RF forward power.

The Inverter unit converts the incoming ac supply to DC and then converts the DC to

high frequency AC (Pulse width controlled square wave) operating at 20 kHz. The output

of the Inverter unit is given to HV rack for generation of Cathode and Collector voltages

of the TWT amplifier.

High Voltage Power Supply unit (HVPSU) is used to supply high voltage to collector and

cathode of the TWT.

The Floating Deck Modulator (FDM) unit generates filament voltage with surge current

protection and also generates grid +ve and grid -ve voltages. Switching of grid voltage as

per pulse width and PRF requirements are also provided by FDM.

Cooling Unit is used to cool the various components of the transmitter. The TWT, High

Power Ferrite Isolator, high Voltage Power supplies and RF dummy load are cooled with

de-ionized water and ethylene glycol mixture.

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Forced air-cooling is employed to cool other components using ambient air which is

filtered to ensure dust free air. The Dry Air unit ensures that the wave guide is at all times

pressurized and dry.

Fig. No. :- 4 Control Rack

Control Rack provides the protection controls and indications. As mentioned before, this

rack is divided in five sections according to their functions.

1. Monitoring Panel

The Monitoring Panel provides monitoring ports for measuring of trigger signals to the

transmitter, liquid cooling status, collector and cathode Inverter currents and bridge

voltages. It provides an emergency switch OFF button and digital displays for collector

and cathode voltages.

RF DRIVER TWT

FIL., GRID, CATHODE,

COLLECTOR SUPPLY

COUPLER

FWD AND

RFLECTED

PWR MONITOR LIQUID

COOLING

TO

ANTENNA

SSPA

W/G

SWITCH

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2. Control Panel

The control panel controls the power supplies of various units such as the fans, heater,

LVPSU, Inverter, Modulator, RF Drive Unit and SSPA. The hour meters for filament,

EHT and RF are also placed on the control panel.

3. Synoptic Panel

Synoptic Panel is located above the Control and Protection Circuit (CPC). It indicates the

faults and status signals generated by CPC. Green LEDs represent status signals while

Red LEDs represent faults. Audio alarms are also provided to indicate faults.

4. Control and Protection Circuits

The CPC ensures the sequential switching ON/OFF of the transmitter, continuous

monitoring and interlocking of various parameters, detection and indication of errors.

CPC card Configuration comprises of ten different cards.

COMPARATOR CARD-I

COMPARATOR CARD-II

COMPARATOR CARD-III

TIMING CARD

SSPA CTRL CARD

F TO V CARD

OPTPISOLATOR CARD

MC-I CARD

MC-II CARD

OPTO TRANSCEIVER CARD

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Fig. No.:- 5 CPC block diagram

5. Inverter

The Inverter is the main functional block of the (cathode/collector) HV Power supplies. A

number of indicators are placed on the front panel of the Inverter unit.

AC-DC CARD

CATHODE PROTECTION CARD

CATHODE IGBT DRIVER CARD

COLLECTOR PROTECTION CARD

COLLECTOR IGBT DRIVER CARD

SOFT START CARD

TO RADAR

CONTROLLER

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SAMPLES

RF PARAMETERS

OPTICAL

LINKS&

F/V CARD

GRID VOL

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CTRL

CARD

COOLING

CONDITIONS

TIMING

CARD

RADAR

TIMINGS

SWITCH ON

COMMANDS

TO SOLID

STATE RELAYS

FOR HV, MAINS ON

STATUS STATUS

FRONT

PANEL

WITH

SWITCHES,

LED

& LCD

DISPLAY

LCD

INTERFACE

SWITCH ON

COMMANDS

HV POWER

SUPPLIES

EHT PROBES

CROW BAR

TWT

LIQUID

COOLING

UNIT

FLOATING

DECK

MODULATOR

AT - 45KV

POWER

DISTRIBUTION

3Ø 50Hz

400V AC IN

RF DRIVER

&

DIR COUPLERS

EHT CURR

SAMPLES

BEAM CURR,

COLL CURR

CATH CURR

INPUT

POWER

STATUS

CROW BAR SIGNAL

GRID

PULS

E

MICRO

-

CONT

ROLLER

CARD

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TEMPERATURE SENSOR CARD

ZENER CARD (For Cathode and Collector)

CURRENT SENSOR CARD (For Cathode and Collector)

CURRENT SENSOR (PEAK) CARD (For Cathode and Coll.)

3.4 High Voltage Rack

This is central block of the transmitter, where cabins for HV Cathode and Collector are

assembled. Above this is a FDM block where all the cards are installed and insulated

from the transmitter that works on HV.

As mentioned earlier, High Voltage Rack is divided in five more units. Each unit has its

defined working

3.5 FDM (Floating Deck Modulator)

Further in FDM there seven functional cards, which are as follows:

• LVPS Card

• Grid Bias Card

• Positive Grid Supply Card

• Switch Card

• Filament Supply & Timer Card-1

• Filament Supply & Timer Card-2

• V to F Card

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Fig. No.:- 6 FDM

The microwave unit consists of the following functional assemblies:

Low power amplifier [RF drive unit]

High power TWT amplifier

RF Plumbing, Wave-guide switch & dummy load

Solid state power amplifier (2 kW) for low power transmission mode

TWT ion pump supply

Resistive TWT anode divider

Microwave power measurement circuits

Air cooling components

3.6 Low Power Driver for TWT (RF Driver)

Low Power amplifier stage (RF Driver) amplifies pulsed RF signal from 1mW (0dBm) to

few Watts power, necessary to drive the TWT amplifier. This low power RF Driver

consists of following stages:

Isol

atio

n

tran

sfor

mer

230V- ph-ph

50Hz FDM

FIL

GRID

CATHODE

Fil Voltage

Fil Current

Grid Positive

Grid negative

To CPC

Optical links

To TWT

Grid Pulse From CPC

Optical link

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(a) Transistor Power amplifier : Amplifies the Pulsed signal from

0dBm to 37dBm

(b) Separating isolator : Used to protect the transistor power amplifier

against excessive reflections

from TWT.

(c) Directional Coupler : To monitor the power available at the input TWT.

Figure given below shows the Input and output diagram of RF Driver

High Power Microwave Stage

High Power Microwave consists of mainly TWT, which amplifies the pulsed RF signal

received from the RF Driver of few watt power to a level of 120 -185 KW at the TWT

output followed by High Power RF plumbing components. Figure given below shows

the block diagram of high power chain.

High Power RF stage consists of:

Traveling Wave Tube (TWT)

Ferrite Circulator

Dual Directional Coupler (DDC)

High Power dummy load

Wave guide channel

Wave guide switch

3.7 Traveling Wave Tube (TWT)

TWT is available in three different constructs, these are listed here:

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1. Helix TWTs

These amplify relatively to low power levels, but it provides a very wide bandwidth, both

in octave and multioctave.

2. Ring Loop / Ring Bar TWTs

These amplify at relatively high power levels, and provide a wideband, that is of 25 % of

bandwidth.

3. Coupled Cavity TWTs

This TWT in family of TWTs provides highest amplified power levels. It has relatively

narrower bandwidth that is 10% to 15 % of bandwidth.

TWT is the main power amplifier used in the transmitter. A coupled cavity TWT type is

selected for this transmitter.

The collector in the TWT is further divided as:

1. Ground collector

2. Depressed collector

Single stage depressed collector

Double depressed collector

Multi stage depressed collector

Ferrite circulator

Ferrite circulator is used to protect the microwave tube against failure / damage due to

reflected power in case of excess VSWR at Antenna input port. The Four port Ferrite

circulator type is used as an isolator.

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Dual Directional Coupler

High Power Dual Directional Coupler (DDC) is used for measuring the Transmit Power

and reflected power. If reflected power exceeds the specified limit of 2:1 VSWR, video

signal is generated to cut-off the RF drive through control and protection unit.

High power dummy load

High power dummy load is used to test the transmitter with out connecting the antenna

during standalone testing.

Wave-guide Channel

To connect all the components in the required form, flexible sections, E-bends, H-bends

and straight sections are used. Standard W/G sections are being used for this purpose.

Fig. No.:- 7 TWT Power Supply Connection Siagram

-600

+800

RF IN RF OUT

LIQUID COOLING

-45kV,5kW

33kV,18kW

3kV,ION PUMP

-10V,10A

TWT POWER SUPPLIES CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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3.8 Microwave Channel (High Power)Figure below shows the schematic diagram

of the microwave channel. The microwave channel consists of high power amplifier

using TWT amplifier and high power RF plumbing components.

Fig. No. 8:- Schematic Diagram of microwave channel

Antenna channel matching requirements

Mismatch in the antenna channel, being the load of the transmitter, significantly decides

of VSWR as seen from the TWT output. According to the Antenna System requirements,

matching of the antenna channel at the transmitter output should be equivalent to VSWR

prescribed margin in frequency range of S band in which the radar operates. It seems to

be difficult to satisfy, because the TWT should operate at VSWR <1, the isolator of

proper directivity has to be applied in the wave-guide channel.

Power Variation along RF line

Max. RF power losses along the output wave-guide channel altogether with VSWR

losses taken into consideration, were calculated for operation on the antenna. Assuming

that RF pulse power at the TWT output is equal 120 kW (min), RF pulse power at the

transmitter output should be contained within in the range of 90 kW in the case of

operation on the antenna. Figure given above shows the power variation along the RF

line.

Solid State Power amplifier

This Solid-state power amplifier is used during the fail-safe mode. A power of 1.5 KW

peak at required duty is delivered to antenna through Solid State Power Amplifier when

liquid cooling fails. This Mode is selected by the operator.

Ion Pump Supply

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Ion pump supply is a source of positive voltage about 3.3kV, intended to supply TWT ion

pump, which is integral part of the TWT to maintain the vacuum level inside TWT.

Transmitter Cooling

This system is a forced liquid-to-air type, used for cooling sub systems of the F-Band

Transmitter. The primary coolant used for circulation through this transmitter heat loads

is Dematerialized water / Glycol for operation from required range of temperature. The

transmitter employs liquid cooling for TWT, high power circulator, RF dummy load and

high voltage inverter and forced air-cooling for all other sub-assemblies. Independent of

air-cooling, a dry air with low dew point and dust particles should be applied for wave-

guide pressurizing and for TWT. General design of the cooling is worked out in such a

way that the temperature rise for outlet coolant is around 10C as compared to the inlet

coolant.

4. CONCLUSION

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In this training mainly involves industrial and complete knowledge about designing,

assembling and manufacturing process of various equipments manufactured by an

industry

RAdio Detection And Ranging. Measurement of target angles has been included as a

basic function of most radar, and Doppler velocity is often measured directly as a fourth

basic quantity

IFF SYSTEM BASIC PRINCIPLE (THE IFF UNIT) GENERAL The identification of

Friend and Foe (IFF) is basically a radar beacon system employed for the purposes of

general identification of military targets. The beacon system when used for the control of

civil air traffic is called as secondary surveillance radar (SSR). Primary IFF ANTENNA

RF SWITCH UNIT TRANSMITTER RECEIVER MK X DECODER MODE S

DRAWER radar locates an object by transmitting a signal and detecting the reflected

echo

The Transmitter amplifies the pulsed RF signal from few Watts to many KW while

maintaining the phase noise (additive noise) to prescribed margin as demanded by the

system. In addition, a Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) is provided, as a stand by

option, to ensure fail-safe mode, in case of failure of liquid coolant.

5. REFERENCE

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IEEE Journals & Magazines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radar_Transmitter

http://www.radarmagazineindia.com