RHOTHETA Elektronik System / Package
RT-600 Multi-Band Direction Finder System for Airborne SAR
Airborne SAR direction finder on all rescue bands incl. 121.5, 243, 406 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT and marine channel 16; Light version for unmanned aircraft.
Description
The RT-600 (SAR-DF 517) is an airborne SAR direction finder operating on all rescue frequency bands, including 121.500 MHz, 243.000 MHz, 406.028 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT and marine channel 16. It identifies and localises 406 MHz beacons.
Key features
- DF electronics integrated in the antenna; 80-mm round display and control unit
- Doppler bearing (3 kHz rotation), accuracy ±5° RMS, response time ≤ 50 ms
- COSPAS/SARSAT channels A to S (406.022 to 406.076 MHz)
- Scans the complete maritime ship band within 3 s; detects any active COSPAS/SARSAT channel within 400 ms
- SAR and Law Enforcement versions with optional frequency extensions
- RT-600 Light: light, robust antenna unit for unmanned aircraft
Applications
SAR helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and drones searching for vessels and persons in distress.
Specifications
| Method of bearing | Doppler principle (3 kHz rotation) |
|---|---|
| Bearing accuracy | ±5° RMS |
| COSPAS/SARSAT channels | A to S (406.022 to 406.076 MHz) |
| Response time | ≤ 50 ms |
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