Radar Field Analyser - RFA641 Edition Date: 28-Feb-18
8.1. Theory................................................................................................................................................ 77
8.2. Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 77
8.3. Software............................................................................................................................................. 77
8.3.1. RFA Transponder Interrogator.................................................................................................... 77
8.3.2. Viewing the logged Interrogation-Reply Data .............................................................................81
9. RFA FOR ADS-B MAIN CONTROL............................................................................84
9.1. Theory................................................................................................................................................ 84
9.2. Key Specifications............................................................................................................................ 86
9.2.1. General Specifications................................................................................................................86
9.2.2. Target Types............................................................................................................................... 86
9.2.3. Scenario...................................................................................................................................... 86
9.2.4. Recording .................................................................................................................................. 86
9.2.5. Analysis....................................................................................................................................... 86
9.3. Software ............................................................................................................................................ 87
9.3.1. Trajectory Scenario Generator.................................................................................................... 87
9.3.2. Running the Compiled Software................................................................................................. 87
10. PRIMARY TARGET INJECTION...................................................................................88
10.1. Theory.............................................................................................................................................. 88
10.1.1. Calculation of External Attenuation........................................................................................... 88
10.1.2. General Concepts..................................................................................................................... 89
10.1.3. Software Principles................................................................................................................... 90
10.2. Trajectory Scenario Generator...................................................................................................... 91
10.3. Scenario Replay.............................................................................................................................. 91
10.3.1. Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 91
10.3.2. Scenario Selection.................................................................................................................... 92
10.3.3. Vertical Diagram Selection........................................................................................................ 92
10.3.4. Parameter Setup....................................................................................................................... 93
10.3.5. Determining the Effect of Parameters.......................................................................................95
10.3.6. Compilation of Scenario............................................................................................................95
11. ANNEXES..............................................................................................................98
11.1. Annex 1: Critical Parameters of SSR Antennas............................................................................98
11.2. Annex 2: Uplink Connection Diagram...........................................................................................99
11.3. Annex 3: Rx, Bandwidth and STC Calibration Connection Diagram........................................100
11.4. Annex 4: DSTC Calibration Connection Diagram.......................................................................101
11.5. Annex 5: Sectorial STC Calibration Connection Diagram.........................................................102
11.6. Annex 6: Sectorial DSTC Calibration Connection Diagram.......................................................103
11.7. Annex 7: RFA641 Downlink Connection Diagram......................................................................104
11.8. Annex 8: RFM Function Connection Diagram............................................................................105
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