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

[DRM]

Hi Larry-  Yep; a grand idea to monitor this system. No idea what will be
there, but it sounds like a good challenge.  I am still working the issue of
an antenna. I dedicated the PCR-100 to this and have everything ready except
for the most important part. I'm thinking of a loop antenna.

Dave
KA0SWT




-----Original Message-----
From: meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org
[mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 02:27
To: meteorobs at meteorobs.org
Subject: (meteorobs) CW RADAR Meteor Detection Receiver...A better way?

Portions of bottom URL.....

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 

_______________________________________________
Mailing list meteorobs: meteorobs at meteorobs.org
To UNSUBSCRIBE, email: owner-meteorobs at meteorobs.org
http://lists.meteorobs.org/mailman/listinfo/meteorobs
-------------- next part --------------

No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 
Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.19/2438 - Release Date: 10/15/09 12:02:00