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Published on: June 2, 2020
Measurement of electromagnetic fields generated by air traffic control radar systems with spectrum analysers
A Barellini1, L Bogi, G Licitra
1Environmental Protection Agency of Tuscany Region, Pisa Department, via V. Veneto, 27 Pisa, Italy.
Abstract:
Air traffic control (ATC) primary radars are 'classical' radars that use echoes of radiofrequency (RF) pulses from aircraft to determine their position. High-power RF pulses radiated from radar antennas may produce high electromagnetic field levels in the surrounding area. Measurement of electromagnetic fields produced by RF-pulsed radar by means of a swept-tuned spectrum analyser are investigated here. Measurements have been carried out both in the laboratory and in situ on signals generated by an ATC primary radar.
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