Countering the Growing Ballistic Missile Threat
The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar that can detect, track and discriminate ballistic missiles.
It operates in the X-band of the electromagnetic spectrum. This enables it to see targets more clearly and distinguish between an actual menace and non-threats, like launch debris.
Two Modes, One Steady Defense
AN/TPY-2 can operate in two modes: Forward-based mode and Terminal mode.
In Forward-based mode, the radar detects ballistic missiles after they are launched.
In Terminal mode, the radar helps guide interceptors toward a descending missile to defeat the threat. Most notably when operating in Terminal mode, AN/TPY-2 leads the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ballistic missile defense system by guiding the THAAD missile.
Proven Performance Against Ballistic Missiles
AN/TPY-2 has a record of flawless performance against all classes of ballistic missiles.
3. Diagram of a typical 3D-Radar
The electronic principle on which radar operates is very similar to the principle of sound-wave reflection. If you shout in
the direction of a sound-reflecting object (like a rocky canyon or cave), you will hear an echo. If you know the speed of
sound in air, you can then estimate the distance and general direction of the object. The time required for an echo to
return can be roughly converted to distance if the speed of sound is known.
Radar uses electromagnetic energy pulses in much the same way, as shown in Figure 1. The radio-frequency (rf) energy
is transmitted to and reflected from the reflecting object. A small portion of the reflected energy returns to the radar
set. This returned energy is called an ECHO, just as it is in sound terminology. Radar sets use the echo to determine
the direction and distance of the reflecting object.
4. Send Frequency
It sends an ultrasonic pulse out at 40kHz which
travels through the air and if there is an obstacle
or object, it will bounce back to the sensor. By
calculating the travel time and the speed of sound,
the distance can be calculated. Ultrasonic sensors
are a great solution for the detection of clear
objects.
5. Received Data Show Display.....
Any kind of object
in air show this
display
Next Alert US..
6. OUR Max Range.......
✩ Air-Defense Radars can detect air targets and determine their position, course,
and speed in a relatively large area. The maximum range of Air-Defense Radar
can exceed 300 miles, and the bearing coverage is a complete 360-degree circle.
Air-Defense Radars are usually divided into two categories, based on the amount
of position information supplied. Radar sets that provide only range and bearing
information are referred to as two-dimensional, or 2D, radars. Radar sets that
supply range, bearing, and height are called three-dimensional, or 3D, radars.