The Section

RDR-4000 B - represents a significant

IntuVue Technical Overview
development in radar technology, and
is the first clean sheet radar design to
be implemented in 30 years.

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

FACT: FACT: FACT:

Weather-related IntuVue is the Conventional
incidents affect Solution. weather radars
safety, undermine are no longer
passenger enough.
confidence and
cost money.

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 IntuVue (RDR-4000) Weather Radar - White Paper

Section E - Specifications, Certifications

and Configurations
CERTIFICATION
Boeing 737, 777
Airbus A320 family, A330/340
Airbus A380, A350 (Aircraft Environmental Surveillance System)
Gulf Stream G650
Dassault 7x
Embraer E2
Sukoi Super Jet (SSJ)
TU-204SM
AN-124-100
Military: A400M, C-17, C-130, C-2 (Japan)

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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BOEING B737NG FAMILY (SINGLE CONFIGURATION) (-600 / 700 / 800 / 900 with CDS BP06 or later)

Model Description Honeywell Part Number Qty Per A/C

RP-1 Radar Processor (Boeing Hazard v2.0) 930-1000-002 1
RP-1 Radar Processor (Boeing Baseline) 930-1000-003 1
TR-1 Transmitter/Receiver Unit 930-2000-001 1
DA-1A Antenna Drive Unit, Single R/T 930-3000-001 1
FP30-1 Flat Plate Antenna (30 inches) 930-4301-001 1
CP-1A Radar Conrol Panel, Single, Grey (B737NG) 930-5101-001 1
Tray Kit Mounting Tray Kit, comprising 930-7501-001 1
- One (1) tray with fan / filter as well as tray-to plate
930-7010-001
mounting hardware
- One (1) adapter plate 652-4424-001

BOEING B777 FAMILY (DUAL CONFIGURATION) (-200 / 200LR / 300 / 300ER / F with AIMS I / II BP05 or later)

Model Description Honeywell Part Number Qty Per A/C

RP-1 Radar Processor (Boeing Hazard v2.0) 930-1000-002 2
RP-1 Radar Processor (Boeing Baseline) 930-1000-003 2
TR-1 Transmitter/Receiver Unit 930-2000-001 2
DA-1B Antenna Drive Unit, Dual R/T 930-3001-001 1
FP30-1 Flat Plate Antenna 30", PWS 930-4301-001 1
CP-1B Radar Conrol Panel, Dual, Brown (B777) 930-6101-001 1
MT-3 Mount, Single R/T, no connector, no fan 930-7002-001 2

AIRBUS SINGLE AISLE SINGLE CONFIGURATION (STANDARD (A318 / A319 / A320 / A321 with EIS 2 MOD (TBD))

Model Description Honeywell Part Number Qty Per A/C

RP-1 Radar Processor (Airbus Baseline & Hazard v2.0) 930-1005-002 1
TR-1 Transmitter/Receiver Unit 930-2000-001 1
DA-1A Antenna Drive - Single Channel 930-3000-001 1
FP30-1 Planar Array, 30", PWS 930-4301-001 1
CP-2B Radar Control Panel, Dual, (Airbus Baseline) 930-6201-001 1
CP-2B Radar Control Panel, Dual, (Airbus Hazard v2.0) 930-6201-002 1
MT-3 Mount, Single R/T, no connector, no fan 930-7002-001 2
DUAL CONFIGURATION (OPTIONAL)
RP-1 Radar Processor (Airbus Baseline & Hazard v2.0) 930-1005-002 2
TR-1 Transmitter/Receiver Unit 930-2000-001 2
DA-1A Antenna Drive - Single Channel 930-3000-001 1
FP30-1 Planar Array, 30", PWS 930-4301-001 1
CP-2B Radar Control Panel, Dual, (Airbus Baseline) 930-6201-001 1
CP-2B Radar Control Panel, Dual, (Airbus Hazard v2.0) 930-6201-002 1
MT-3 Mount, Single R/T, no connector, no fan 930-7002-001 2

AIRBUS LONG RANGE (A330 / A340 with EIS 2 MOD (TBD)) DUAL CONFIGURATION

Model Description Honeywell Part Number Qty Per A/C

RP-1 Radar Processor (Airbus Baseline & Hazard v2.0) 930-1005-002 2
TR-1 Transmitter/Receiver Unit 930-2000-001 2
DA-1A Antenna Drive - Single Channel 930-3000-001 1
FP30-1 Planar Array, 30", PWS 930-4301-001 1
CP-2B Radar Control Panel, Dual, (Airbus Baseline) 930-6201-001 1
CP-2B Radar Control Panel, Dual, (Airbus Hazard v2.0) 930-6201-002 1
MT-3 Mount, Single R/T, no connector, no fan 930-7002-001 2

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