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Honeywell IntuVue RDR-4000 User Manual

Honeywell IntuVue RDR-4000
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IntuVue™ RDR-4000
IntuVue 3-D Automatic Weather Radar System
with Forward Looking Windshear Detection
For Boeing Commercial Aircraft
Pilot's Guide

Table of Contents

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Honeywell IntuVue RDR-4000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHoneywell
ModelIntuVue RDR-4000
CategoryRadar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IntuVue RDR-4000 Introduction

RDR-4000 Operational Enhancements

Details key operational enhancements of the RDR-4000 radar system.

Operational Limitations and Considerations

Outlines critical limitations and considerations for using the radar system.

Simplified Operating Procedures

Radar System ON/OFF

Explains how to turn the RDR-4000 radar system on and off.

Radar System Test Procedure

Describes the procedure for testing the RDR-4000 radar system.

Radar Test Patterns

Illustrates various test patterns displayed by the RDR-4000 radar.

Takeoff and Departure Procedures

Provides simplified operating procedures for takeoff and departure.

Climb to FL200 Procedures

Details simplified operating procedures for climbing to FL200.

Cruise Above FL200 Procedures

Outlines simplified operating procedures for cruising above FL200.

Descent and Approach Procedures

Covers simplified operating procedures for descent and approach.

Avoidance Maneuvers with Radar

Guides on how to perform avoidance maneuvers using the radar.

Expanded Operating Instructions

System Power-Up and Test

Provides detailed instructions for system power-up and testing.

Radar System Selection

Explains how to select and configure radar systems for operation.

Weather Detection

Details how the RDR-4000 detects and displays weather information.

Turbulence Detection

Describes the system's capability to detect and display turbulence.

Predictive Hail and Lightning

Covers the display of hail and lightning prediction icons.

REACT Feature Explanation

Explains the REACT feature for attenuating weather detection.

Predictive Windshear (PWS) Detection

Details the Predictive Windshear (PWS) detection system.

Weather Analysis Techniques

Describes methods for analyzing weather using manual mode.

Ground Map Mode Operation

Explains the use of Ground Map mode for terrain identification.

Gain Control Adjustment

Details how to use and adjust the radar gain control.

Hazard Display Suppression

Describes how to suppress hazard icons and turbulence indications.

Equipment Description

Unit Descriptions

Provides descriptions of the RDR-4000 system's main components.

Principles of Weather Radar Use

Weather Radar Fundamentals

Explains fundamental principles of airborne weather radar operation.

Storm Cell Characteristics

Describes characteristics of storm cells relevant to radar interpretation.

Flight Path Planning

Guides on planning flight paths to avoid weather hazards.

Azimuth Resolution Explained

Explains azimuth resolution as a function of antenna beam width.

Angular Resolution Effect on Vertical Resolution

Discusses how beam width impacts vertical resolution of weather.

Shadowed Areas on Radar Display

Explains how heavy rain or terrain can create shadowed areas on display.

Effects of Interfering RF Sources

Details how RF interference affects radar display and interpretation.

Radar Windshear Detection

Explains how the radar system detects windshear.

Windshear/Microburst Description

Describes microbursts and their characteristics.

Windshear/Microburst Detection Process

Details the process by which the radar detects windshear.

Windshear Avoidance Flying

Provides guidance on flying to survive microburst encounters.

RDR-4000 Technical Operation

3D Volumetric Scanning and Processing

Explains the 3D volumetric scanning and data processing.

Ground Clutter Extraction

Details how the system extracts ground clutter using a topography database.

Flight Path Weather vs. Secondary Weather

Differentiates between Flight Path Weather and Secondary Weather.

Envelope Boundary Definition

Defines the boundaries of the flight path weather envelope.

Manual Weather Analysis Mode (Constant Altitude)

Explains the Constant Altitude mode for weather analysis.

Appendix: Safety Information

General Safety Information

Provides essential safety warnings, especially regarding radiation.

Maximum Permissible Exposure Level (MPEL)

Details the Maximum Permissible Exposure Level (MPEL) for radiation.

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