WXR Processor
WXR Processor
IntuVue firsts First and only radar to automatically First and only radar to provide a
correct for the earth’s curvature combined vertical view of weather
First system certified to the Federal and terrain
Aviation Administration Minimum First and only radar to use an internal
Operating Performance Standard terrain database to remove ground First radar to provide worldwide
(MOPS) for enhanced turbulence. returns weather detection capability and
IntuVue has also been EASA over-flight protection based on live
First and only fully automatic radar, 3D data, not database predictions
Type Certified on the A380 and
even in MAP mode
A320/A340 family
First radar to be certified as part of an
First and only radar to provide integrated surveillance system
First and only commercial air
automatic hazardous weather
transport radar to utilse pulse
detection and display along the First radar certified with predictive
compression technology
aircraft’s vertical flight path lightning and predictive hail capabilities
First and only radar to offer true
First and only radar to provide an First and only system certified with
dual / split controls
analysis mode extended turbulence detection to 60nm
First radar to eliminate waveguide
runs and waveguide switches
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IntuVue (RDR-4000) Weather Radar - White Paper
RDR-4000 Specification
Radar Processor
Size Standard ARINC 3MCU
Weight 10.5 lbs (4.76 kg) Max
Mating Connector ARINC 600
Input Power 115 VAC (96-134 VAC) 360 Hz-800 Hz
Power Dissipated 150 VA nom. (Includes power required for transmitter receiver, antenna drive and control panel)
Environmental DO-160E (-55°C to +70°C)
Software RTCA DO-178B Level C
Transmitter/Receiver
Transmitter Type Solid State Gallium Arsenide
Transmitter Method Pulse Compression
Weight 5.1 lbs (2.31kg) Max
Transmitter Frequency 9.375 GHz
Noise Figure 1.9dB
Environmental DO-160E (-55°C to +70°C)
Minimum Discernable Signal -124 dBm
Antenna System
Flat Plate Gain/Beamwidth/Weight
30" 34.8 dBi nom./3.0 degrees/6 lbs
24" 33 dBi nom./4.2 degrees/4 lbs
18" 31 dBi nom./5.6 degrees/3.0 lbs
Scan Rate Up to 90 degrees/sec.
Mounting Standard ARINC-708A
Size Per ARINC-708A
Weight 16lbs. Single, 29.5 lbs. Dual
Power Dissipated (included in RP-1 Power)
Environmental DO-160E (-55°C to +70°C)
System Specifications
320 nm - Weather and Ground Map
Max Detection Ranges 60 nm - Turbulence
5 nm - Windshear
+/- 80 degs - Weather and Ground Map
Azimuth Coverage
+/- 40 degs - Windshear
Performance Index
X-Band Avoidance 238dB (RTCA DO-173/220)
ARINC-453, ARINC-429, ARINC-575, (RAD ALT), RS-232, Ethernet, EGPWS, CMC/CFDS, AFDX, Radio
Interfaces
Altimeter, ACARS, TCAS, EFIS
TSO C63c
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Section E - Continued
BOEING B737NG FAMILY (SINGLE CONFIGURATION) (-600 / 700 / 800 / 900 with CDS BP06 or later)
BOEING B777 FAMILY (DUAL CONFIGURATION) (-200 / 200LR / 300 / 300ER / F with AIMS I / II BP05 or later)
AIRBUS SINGLE AISLE SINGLE CONFIGURATION (STANDARD (A318 / A319 / A320 / A321 with EIS 2 MOD (TBD))
AIRBUS LONG RANGE (A330 / A340 with EIS 2 MOD (TBD)) DUAL CONFIGURATION
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