(meteorobs) CW RADAR Meteor Detection Receiver...A better way?

[Larry]

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One of the lesser-known assets of the US Space Command's world-wide space 
surveillance system is the 217 MHz NAVSPASUR "fence" across the southern US.

A constant and vigilant surveillance of potentially hostile military threats 
is critical in preserving the operational effectiveness of our armed forces 
around the world. Naval Space Command manages two distinct surveillance 
efforts in support of Fleet and Fleet Marine Forces: tracking satellites in 
orbit and monitoring over-the-horizon threats from sea and air forces.

First, Naval Space Command operates a surveillance network of nine field 
stations located across the southern U.S. Three transmitter sites in the 
network are located at Jordan Lake, Ala., Lake Kickapoo, Texas, and Gila 
River, Ariz. Six receiver sites are located at Tattnall, Ga., Hawkinsville, 
Ga., Silver Lake, Miss., Red River, Ark., Elephant Butte, N.M., and San 
Diego, Calif.

These surveillance stations produce a "fence" of electromagnetic energy that 
can detect objects out to an effective range of 15,000 nautical miles.



IV. NAVSPACECOM FENCE

A. Dedicated low-earth orbit (LEO) detection sensor; does not track.

B. Unique multi-static radar interferometer sensor system consisting of 
three transmitters and six receivers located across the US at 33N.
1. Covers 5000 nm (15% of earth's circumference).
2. Measures frequency, time and angle of detection
3. Transmits on 216.98 MHz:

  Kickapoo Lake 767 Kw
  Gila River 40 Kw
  Jordan Lake 40 Kw
  fas.org/spp/military/program/track/spasur_at.html  (add the http & www 
stuff)
  Although turned over to the Military....This might still be running and 
useable.
  YCSentinel