AN/FPS-124
| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Introduced | Late 1970s |
| Type | Short-Range Radar System |
| Frequency | 1215 to 1400 MHz (D/L) |
| Range | 70 mi (110 km) |
| Altitude | 15,000 m (49,000 ft) |
The AN/FPS-124 is an unattended Radar (UAR) providing short range, doppler radar surveillance of airborne targets. It provides target information to the Regional Operations Control Center (ROCC), and employs built-in-test, performance monitoring/fault isolation and system redundancy enabling it to reconfigure itself when fault detection occurs.[1]
The AN/FPS-117 and AN/FPS-124 form an array of radars stretching across North America from Alaska, USA to Labrador, Canada. This North Warning System is designed to provide long-range detection and coverage for drug interdiction support and tactical command and control. Implementation of the North Warning System has resulted in a reduction in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) spending by up to 50% compared to previous systems.
Due to extreme northern locations of these radars, the physics of radiowave propagation in the 1215-1400 MHz frequency range is even more critical for target detection requirements. The AN/FPS-124 is intended to cover any surveillance gaps left by the North Warning System's long range radar, the AN/FPS-117.
References
- ↑ Federation of American Scientists. "AN/FPS-124 Unattended Radar SEEK FROST North Warning System". Retrieved 2013-10-13.