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1. The SeaSonde bistatic transmitter package is a stand alone SHARE enabled transmitter unit for operation in side a SeaSonde network An Iridium communication device included in package allows for remote transmitter control including basic functions such as on off frequency switch and modification of waveform parameters The low power requirements and built in communication solution make the bistatic transmitter ideal for even the most remote environments Includes SeaSonde SHARE enabled transmitter SeaSonde transmit antenna assembly RG8 transmit antenna cable 75m GPS bullet antenna and cable Iridium satellite modem Model 9601 D I antenna and antenna cable User Manual PDF 1 Year manufacturer warranty Iridium 1 year subscription service also included Note Subscription service need be renewed and paid by customer upon first year subscription expiry SSBT 100 Technical Specifications t Radiated Signal Specifications Operators must adhere to local radiated signal regulations and receive proper authorizations prior to operation Con tact company for more information Radiated Power 40 50 watts Transmit Frequency Range 4 4 50 MHz Modulation Format Pulsed Swept CW Sweep Widths Typical 12 300 kHz Sweep Repetition Frequency 1 4 Hz Polarization Vertical Transmitter Chassis SSTX Input RF Drive Level 0 dBm Output RF Power Level 50 watts average Input Requirements 24 V DC Transmit Cable Single2. Includes The SeaSonde Transponder Extender Kit includes two 8 radial whips one 8 monopole transmit whip a four piece 12MHz transmit whip for boat patterns a custom USB cable a transmit signal cable a 20 grounding cable a 12V battery lug nuts and washers and a 110V 220V charger Recommended Accessory Transponder Extender Kit CODAR product code SSTR EX is designed to work with SeaSonde Transponder CODAR product code SSTR 101 Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice SeaSonde Field Service Kit CODAR Product Code FSK 100 Product Description Portable and durable field tool case equip with a variety of specialized tools critical for servicing a SeaSonde system This tool kit can be used to service and or maintain any SeaSonde antenna and or electronics Some items can also be used to troubleshoot the system if required Includes e Briefcase style hard durable case 7 16 wrench e 5 16 wrench e Hand compass e Laser range finder e Garmin GPS60 GPS e Small portable wattmeter e Small wire snips e Small needle nose pliers e Screwdrivers small and large Phillips and flathead e Precision knife Allen key set for 5MHz top hat assembly e Silicon grease e Crimp tool with proper jaws for connectors used on SeaSonde equipment e Weatherproof self adhering tape e 50 Ohm resistive load e Small spare hardware kit for SeaSonde electronics e Sp
3. THE SeaSonde CONTINUOUS SURFACE CURRENT MAPPING VW ave MONITORING System See The Ocean From an Amazing Perspective The SeaSonde HF radar system by CODAR Ocean Sensors is your solution for making continuous wide area ocean observations The SeaSonde will provide you with years of real time data over large coverage areas with ranges up to a 200 km This is not possible with any other technology The SeaSonde is a compact non contact surface current and wave measurement system that can be deployed and maintained easily and will perform even during extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes High Quality Data CODAR Ocean Sensors patented technologies including our processing algorithms allow the SeaSonde to produce extremely accurate 2 D surface current velocity maps and meausres the most important wave parameters Patented antenna design and processing algorithms enable the system with up to 360 coverage The patented pulsed FMCW eliminates the range aliasing and antenna wind vibration noise inherent to other HF system designs Focus on Your Application TR The SeaSonde is an off the shelf tool that allows you to focus on applying the data rather than the technology of col F lecting it Whether your work efforts involve guiding search and rescue operations providing critical information to mar itime vessels or driving and improving numerical circulation models the SeaSonde will
4. AS STI WA EL CC Increasing the output power of a single to 334 km ee if i j oo H cy i 1s transmit power supply creates more internal sla ae ad a RW e heat placing more wear on itself and other nearby parts inside the transmitter chassis Hence these other parts including heat sinks must be upgraded to perform under this greater heat stress This drives the price of a Time Line 1 days 10 25 2001 radar up to an uncomfortable cost level Shown Instead of increasing power from a single transmitter CODAR offers a more practical solution that is addition of a second transmitter This SeaSonde Remote Unit configuration is referred to as SeaSonde Dual Transmitter Twin Transmit Antenna Configuration In this setup two transmitters are connected to a set of twin TX antennas This doubling of the transmit power and the focusing its beam out towards sea can make a dramatic difference in daytime observable range extending it by as much as 90 km To put this into perspective the range increase is the same as would result from a single transmitter with a single antenna that had its power increased from 40 to nearly 200 watts A deployment of the special configuration units several Se osows 0 00 UTC years ago in the Gulf of Mexico had radars positioned at bottom of the Southwest Pass in Louisiana and on an oil l lager NE Dae O E September 2008 Data from a Long Range SeaSonde unit P ii 8 operating in Bodega California
5. be an immense aid System Highlights Convenient Nothing in the water a truly non contact Remote Access Data retrieval system monitoring sensor All hardware is located on the coast or an off parameter modifications and even factory support are all shore structure The patented compact antenna design conducted through system remote access t greatly simplifies siting requirements Low Power SeaSondes low power consumption allow Reliable All system hardware and software are devel for working off the grid with alternative energy sources oped by our own staff specifically for continuous long term field operations and consistent data outputs Cross Platform Data Format All data products are stored as ASCII files for convenient data transfer to vari Flexible The software parameters are highly flexible ous computer platforms incorporation into numerical yet designed to work smoothly eliminating any need for models and GIS programs you to become a computer programmer or radar expert Compatible with Coastal Culture Where visual Automated Data can automatically arrive at your impact and minimum land use footprint are all important office at your preferred intervals and can also be sent nothing beats the SeaSonde ultra compact design on at to the Web for public viewing t PES t Communication Link Required 2 Bh one s Pee ae S TE www codar com THE a SeaSonde General Specificationst nN SeaSon
6. extended area as well as more accurate vectors within the included area Rutgers Marine Remote Sensing a ae Rutgers Marine Remote Sensing Buoy SeaSende Measurements Tagi ey atic Buoy SeaSende Measurements z 6 00 00 AM Tuesday December 4 SSDA ES100 Includes e Single use software license e Firmware key for activation e Instruction guide PDF Multi Static Data i wea r from conventi a4 1 N D N ee OY Processing Software Examples of radial velocity vector maps onal backscatter method left and a bistatic elliptical map right both simultaneously produced at same SeaSonde Package Features receiver utilizing multiple transmitter signals and calculated with the multi static data processing package e Extends area of total vector coverage from standard backscatter geometry e Increases total vector accuracy and robustness within coverage area e Is keyed by firmware code to the designated receiver computer e Accepts multiple bistatic echo sets from input cross spectra e Output file in standard LLUV ASCI format e Output files accepted by all present downstream processing tools e Includes same QA QC data e g rms uncertainties as basic current tool e Expands basic meta data to give additional relevant multi static information regarding current ellipticals included in the file Technical Specifications t Requirements Valid Existing Software Licenses SeaSonde remote unit data proces
7. indicates best quality of offshore operating multi statically with the four SeaSondes on the total vectors yellow going to white indicates poor or no coverage left Higher quality darker color and greater coverage area The Bottom Line Benefits of Multistatic Function One can expect an extension in coverage area This can vary between 30 e g where only the existing coastal SeaSonde radar transmitters are used up to 100 if stand alone bistatic transmitters are judiciously placed along coast on buoys islands or offshore structures CODAR staff have tools to help predict and optimize this coverage based on your existing or proposed network One can expect more robust accurate current vectors and fewer gaps within the existing coverage area More measurements from different angles of the current field at a point will lead to a more accurate total vector The figures above show an example where a buoy transmitter is added to augment an existing four SeaSonde coastal network off New Jersey Here the coverage area has more than doubled and the darker shading denotes more accurate total vector mapping Transmit Sources For Bistatic Multi static Networks Scenario 1 Utilizing Transmit signals from other SeaSonde Remote Units A transmitter from one conventional backscatter SeaSonde remote unit can be the source for bistatic echoes for any of the other nearby SeaSonde receivers inside a different SeaSonde remote unit If a network of overla
8. is shown above Normal range ranges for these units consistently stayed above 240 km of this unit is 170 190 km When the system hardware is and at times the Southwest Pass radar unit had ranges up modified to Long Range SeaSonde with the dual transmitter to 340 km were reached twin TX antenna configuration the current maps extend out past 300 km in certain sectors A demonstration of range improvement was conducted in UC Davis Bodee Dual Transmitter Twin TX Antenna SeaSonde Unit ape 1A Platform n Gulf o a Afati PPH i A PIREN j i 7 rT shit v4 In gt i iy i fr Above The odd shaped SN ms As wee S el eee AET m o he Pee OL ope a op ad ai re Wen Peel WP es eee eap Hey ren rte W wey so tos es A fe lt Dg 90 PAAT AA i t TAALA r PAGEL P t s s r a Poy Bis Ri Ree Cie PDL OA Pe Dual Transmitter Twin TX Antenna SeaSonde platform nearly 1000 SSS A Unit on Southwest Pass meters long had plenty See 22 EEE in Gulf of Mexico of space for the Long 2 Sea prerreiit Range twin TX antennas He HiT and receive antenna Center Right Total vector Current map produced by combining the Vermilion amp Southwest Pass radials extending to 334 km offshore Coverage to 334 km Shown in Radial Vector Map Right SeaSonde antennas at Southwest Pass were installed in marshland only accessible by boat 1914 Plymouth Stre
9. referred to as a blackout the UPS connected to a 6 battery array will provide power for continued operation The UPS amp Battery Array will supply 500 watts for approximately 8 hours A sturdy 19 equipment rack CODAR Product Code RACK1 is included with the UPS with 6 battery array This equipment rack will hold UPS and all 6 batter ies with space available for mounting SeaSonde remote unit electronics The UPS with Battery Array is intended to only provide power conditioning and emergency power to the SeaSonde Neither air conditioning unit nor any other electronics operating at site should be connected to the UPS with Battery Array Note SeaSonde will auto shutoff if internal chassis temperatures exceed safe levels to avoid heat damage and will continue to attempt restarting itself until safe operating temperatures have returned UPS with Battery Array and equipment rack are intended for indoor use only UPS Features 1050 Watts 1500 VA Interface Port DB 9 RS 232 Ex tended runtime model Rack Height 2 U Select from one of CODAR Product Code UPS 1500 6B 120V Input 120V Output 120V maa Oh ane t CODAR Product Code UPS1500 6B 220V INput 220V Output 220V Includes CD with software Documentation CD Installation guide Smart UPS signaling RS 232 cable USB cable User Manual Battery Features Per Battery Cascading capabilities Horizontal console port servers can be cascaded to manage up to 1 024 devices R
10. rev 03 2010 March 2009 Pushing the Range of Your SeaSonde Hardware configuration options to expand the observable range of your SeaSonde potentially beyond 300 km Operating Frequency ne easy way to achieve greater range is to operate at a lower frequency band This has been known for decades and is the reason CODAR engineers designed the SeaSonde for operation across a wide band ranging from 4 4 MHz up to 50 MHz The lowest of the SeaSonde transmit frequency bands within 4 4 6 MHz allows for greater ranges than the higher bands without any increase in radiated power In general the average daytime observable range achieved by a SeaSonde operating near 4 6 MHz Long Range mode is typically 160 220 km Actual coverage varies on many factors such as exact antenna placement sea conditions external noise as well as some user selectable software settings _ Twin Transmit Antennas St 5 Another method for increasing observable range is adding a second transmit TX antenna A single Shown here are SeaSonde twin transmit antennas amp receive antenna monopole antenna exhibits a uniform operating at Bodega California omnidirectional transmit signal pattern meaning that the radiated power is equally distributed across 360 degrees including sections over land The simple addition of a second transmit antenna allows for beam control and through proper orientation amp phasing the antennas can dir
11. the balance of the original warranty period or for ninety 90 days from the date of repair whichever is longer In order to honor the warranty CODAR Ocean Sensors Ltd COS requires operation of the system only by trained personnel Authorized training is offered by COS either during installation of the system or at the COS California office This limited warranty applies only to products purchased from COS or its authorized distributors The limited warranty does not apply to any of the following conditions a The product has been subject to abnormal use abnormal condition improper environmental conditions unauthorized modifications connections repair including but not limited to use of unauthorized spare parts in repairs misuse neglect abuse accident alteration improper installation Acts of God or other acts which are beyond the reasonable control of COS and fair wear and tear of the product b The product was presented for repair after the applicable warranty period In such event the normal COS service policies shall apply and the purchaser will be charged accordingly c The product serial number or the accessory date code has been removed defaced or altered d The defect or damage was caused by defective function of the external network system The warranty is limited to SeaSonde hardware replacement cost only TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS EXCLUDED AND THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS T
12. 26 Pin Samtec EHT Series Link Margin Uplink 7 dB average Antenna connection SMA Female Cooling Convection Enclosure Aluminum EMI shielding Data I O Antenna height 78cm Antenna cable 25 length SBD Mobile Originated 340 Bytes message SBD Mobile Terminated 270 Bytes message Electrical Hardware Interface RS232 Input Voltage Range 4 5VDC to 5 5VDC Software Interface AT Commands Input Nominal Voltage 5 0VDC Input Ripple Voltage 40mV peak to peak Environmental Avg Standby Current 66mA 5 0VDC Operating Temperature 220F to 1400F 300C to Avg Transmit Current 350mA 5 0VDC 600C Peak Power up Current 1 5A 5 0VDC Operating Humidity lt 75 RH Storage Temperature 400F to 1850F 400C to Iridium RF Board 850C Operating Frequency 1616 to 1626 5 MHz Storage Humidity lt 93 RH tSpecifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice Product SSBT 100 Information amp Specifications version 2 created 01 2009 SeaSonde Transponder CODAR Product Code SSTR 101 Product Description Small portable transponder used for SeaSonde antenna pattern measurements The SeaSonde Transponder is built into a water resistant not waterproof case containing transponder electronics and can be used on boat or land The SSTR 101 comes with parts suitable for operation at frequencies between 24 50 MHz SSTR 101 Includes Transponder two radial whips one monopole transmit whip one custom
13. Dissipation 393 00 BTU hr Battery Technical Specifications Battery Unit Output Battoutvolt 48 Internal Batteries amp Runtime Battery Volt Amp Hour Capacity 864 Battery Type Maintenance free sealed Lead Acid battery with suspended electrolyte leakproof Battery mounting Enclosed battery cabinet Expected Battery Life years 3 5 Included Battery Modules 2 RBC Quantity 2 Battery blocks per string 4 Physical Per battery Net Weight 32 91 KG Maximum Height 45200 mm Maximum Width 86 00 mm Maximum Depth 559 00 mm Rack Height 2U Environmental Operating Environment 0 40 C Operating Relative Humidity 0 95 Operating Elevation 0 3000 meters Storage Temperature 20 0 50 C Storage Relative Humidity 0 95 Storage Elevation 0 15000 meters Equipment Rack Technical Specifications Net Weight approx 45 KG Maximum Height 2055 00 mm Maximum Width 523 00 mm Maximum Depth 749 00 mm Weight Capacity static load 454 KG Minimum Mounting Depth 740 00 mm Maximum Mounting Depth 740 00 mm Rack Height 43U tActual product provided may vary from tech nical specifications and images shown here Jj CO DAR tSpecifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice SeaSonde Information amp Specifications version 1 created 12 2008 SeaSonde Hard Shipping Carrying Case Set CODAR Product Code CCS 5 Product Description Lightweight hard carry cases for th
14. HE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW COS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT 2009 SeaSonde Limited 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty Statement rev 12 2008
15. RG 8 75m length Transmitter electronics work at entire range of SeaSonde frequency bands Select Product Code based on the desired antenna operating range 4 3 5 6 MHz CODAR Product Code SSBT 100 0005 12 14 MHz CODAR Product Code SSBT 100 0012 24 27 MHz CODAR Product Code SSBT 100 0025 40 44 MHz CODAR Product Code SSBT 100 0042 jJj CODAR SeaSonde Bistatic Transmit Antenna Dimensions Note Antennas for operation at one frequency band and bandpass filters for operation at two frequency bands are included with system purchase Antennas and filters for operation at additional frequency bands can be purchased separately TXantenmna Height m Horizontal Radial Elements Mast Whip Total G Radial elements are protected wires strung out from antenna base on ground surface W Radial elements are whip antennas ex tending from base of whip antenna Transmit Antenna Ground Plane Dimensions All transmit antenna ground planes except the Long Range transmit antenna have two horizontal whip ele ments that protrude from antenna just above the 4 m tall mast Their lengths vary upon frequency The Long Range SeaSonde Transmit antenna requires a different style of ground plane If the antenna is attached to a metal struc ture such as on an oil platform or metal fence then that object will act as the grounding device If it is to be in stalled on a beach for example then grounding elements will need to fan
16. Radial and total current vector map algorithms include coastlines and bathymetry contours with several full color options for vector and uncertainty displays The latter tools also permit easy creation of movies over time and vector density coverage distributions for diagnosis Touching the screen with a mouse click for example gives a numerical value for any vector or uncertainty at that point SeaDisplay Plot total radials and ellipticals over coastline site map create and modify total vector grid create image output create movies over time Vector display software allowing statistical analyses of multiple current map data sets and their errors that will compute statistics i e means root mean square differences and standard deviations over a period of time as user selects WaveDisplay is another useful application used to visualize wave data gathered by CODAR systems WaveDisplay can plot wave time series from one range cell or multiple ranges in one display Data Transfer Software amp Protocols Both the central site and radial remote sites come equipped with several tools that facilitate scheduling and executing data transfers Software such as Timbuktu delivered will also permit interactive control and transfers between any site to any location in the world This software has been refined after many years and thousands of hours of use Movie making capability that allows users to make a movie of vector fields or radial velocity maps
17. USB cable one 12V battery and a 110V 220V charger Technical Specifications Approximate Dimensions 11 5 x 4 x 9 transponder box only Approximate Weight 8lbs Recommended Accessory Transponder Extender Kit CODAR product code SSTR EX enabling operation inside the lower SeaSonde frequency bands from 4 24 MHz Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice SeaSonde Transponder Extender Kit CODAR Product Code SSTR EX Product Description Transponder Extender Kit includes antenna and associated hardware enabling a SeaSonde transponder CODAR product code SSTR 101 to measure antenna patterns inside the lower SeaSonde amp Long Range SeaSonde frequency bands from 4 24 MHz SSTR EX Includes e 1 Four piece 12MHz transmit whip for boat patterns e 1 Transmit signal cable e 1 20 grounding cable e Lug nuts R mmen A ry The Transponder Extender Kit CODAR product code SSTR EX is designed to work with SeaSonde Transponder CODAR product code SSTR 101 Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice SeaSonde Transponder Extender Kit CODAR Product Code SSTR EX Product Description Transponder Extender Kit includes antenna and associated hardware enabling a SeaSonde transponder CODAR product code SSTR 101 to measure antenna patterns inside the lower SeaSonde amp Long Range SeaSonde frequency bands from 4 24 MHz
18. X 1 Radial Site Data Acquisition System SSDA 100 1 Electronics Interconnector Cable Kit 1 Set Operator Instruction Manuals PDF format One Year Manufacturer s Warranty t Base components only review Remote Unit Configuration Options inside this specification sheet Technical Specifications E RADIATED SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS Operators must adhere to local radiated signal regulations and receive proper authorizations prior to operation Viren Output Radiated Power 80 W peak 40 W average SSTA Operating Frequency Range Electronics 4 4 50 MHz Receive Antenna SSRA Antennas Select from one of either 4 4 6 MHz or 11 5 14 MHz or 24 27 MHz or 40 45 MHz or custom any other frequency between 4 4 50 MHz Modulation Format Pulsed Swept Frequency CW Sweep Width 12 300 kHz typical Pulse Repetition Frequency 514 8224 Hz Sweep Repetition Frequency 1 4 Hz Total Radiated Signal Bandwidth at 20dB level 65 200 KHz Polarization Vertical System Power Requirement transmitter receiver amp computer 350 watts 24V DC ver or 500 watts 120 220 VAC TRANSMITTER Transmitter Chassis SSTX Input RF Drive Level 0 dBm Output RF Power Level 100 watts peak 50 watts average Power Requirements 300 watts select one when ordering 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 24V DC Design gated FET modular solid state Operation Class AB Dimensions single chassis 19 rack mountable 3U
19. a closed loop air conditioner unit that isolates the air inside the room from that outside The cooling part that is open to the outside does not allow transfer of air to or from the room The cooled air inside the room is dehumidified and the condensed water from this dehu midification process can be drained to the outside the cool dehumidified air is isolated inside the room enclosure Air conditioner may be set inside room or window mounted Air Conditioner Features 14 000 BTU Portable AC and Heater Dual Hose Cools 300 to 450 sq ft depending on heat load and environment eSelf evaporating design exhausts condensate automatically requires a piping system to move condensate outdoors e3 fan speeds with directional air discharge eTwo motors one for the evaporator and one for the condenser d ePrecise thermostat with built in auto reset in case of power interruption the air conditioner remembers the temperature it was last set at eWashable filter J D CODAR Product Code AC ROOM1 UPS Technical Specifications t Suggested Coverage Area 300 450 ft Dehumidification Capacity Per Day 60 Condensate Method All Exhausted Pints Number of Hoses 2 Noise Level lt 46 dB Control Style Electronic Lowest Thermostat Setting 61 F Digital Temperature Y Max Operational Environment 108 F Display Y Integrated Timer Y Remote Y Automatic Oscillation Y Independent Functions Cooling Fan Heat Casters Y ing Dehu
20. ack Mount 1U rackmountable Hardware included Intelligent Battery Management Maximizes battery performance life and reliability through intelligent preci sion charging Hot Pluggable Operation Add or remove servers without having to power off the switch Internal Hot Swap Batteries Equipment Rack Features Fits standard 19 wide electronics Power Strip Included Height when assembled approx 2 meters Weight approx 45 KG 100 Ibs UPS1500 6B Total Product Weight UPS batteries amp equipment rack approx 227 KG 500 Ibs tSpecifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice SeaSonde Information amp Specifications version 1 created 12 2008 Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS Power Conditioning Unit with Battery Array CODAR Product Code UPS1500 6B 120V or UPS1500 6B 220V UPS1500 6B 120V Technical Specifications t UPS Technical Specifications UPS Output Output Power Capacity 1050 Watts 1500 VA Max Configurable Power 1050 Watts 1500 VA Nominal Output Voltage 120V Output Voltage Distortion Less than 3 at full load Output Frequency sync to mains 50 60 Hz 3Hz user adjustable 0 1 Crest Factor up to 5 1 Waveform Type Sine wave Output Connections 6 NEMA 5 15 Bypass Built in bypass UPS Input Nominal Input Voltage 120V Input Frequency 50 60 Hz 5 Hz auto sensing Input Connections NEMA 5 15P Cord Length 1 83 meters Input voltag
21. adars on a single frequency thereby minimizing frequency requirements and interference e Operators must adhere to their country s radio communications regulations regarding radiated signal specifications and receive proper authorizations prior to operation Consult company Equipment Dimensions Transmit Antenna Height 4 8 m for 11 14 MHz Combined with RX 9m Transmit Antenna Post 4m N A N A Receive Antenna System mast dome loopstick antenna unit amp vertical element atop dome approx total height 7m Receive Chassis 13H x 49W x 53D cm Weight 14 kg Transmit Chassis 13H x 49W x 53D cm Weight 15 kg SeaSonde Electronics Maximum Distance Between Adjacent Radars Recommend 40 60 of the radar s offshore range Power Requirements Either 120 VAC or 220 VAC 50 60 Hz total onsite electronics varies between 350 and 500 watts depending upon peripherals desired 24 volt DC versions also available About CODAR CODAR Ocean Sensors per sonnel are the inventors and original developers of HF and VHF radar technology for ocean monitoring applications some having been in this field tor nearly 40 years CODAR staff continue to make advancements in radar physics theory as well as product engineering refinements and apply them to ensure the SeaSonde as the most reliable HF radar system in the world The RiverSonde is their latest product to enter the market and takes advantage of many key SeaSonde features Output R
22. adiated Power 80 watts peak 40 watts average t For complete system specifications please consult Technical Specification sheets available on company website Transmit Antenna Receive Antenna Headquarters fen fn fr 1914 Plymouth Street x Mountain View CA 94043 USA C ODAR Phone 1 408 773 8240 O CEA WN SB E NS OR S The laader in HF Radar Technology Fax 1 408 773 0514 SeaSonde data integrated into Google based interface created by Scripps Institute of Oceanography SIO 4 ti ae ra ty a oe Data courtesy of SIO de 2 yo hik tar aP At i THN er MHF RADAR Sites ieee el Overlay Surface Currents ES Use hr Averages CODAREUROPE SPAIN kr H Resolution Phone 34 911263423 CEELEN MS es v Py oe es 4 es in Sea Fax 34 911263424 ge pe __ A email info codar com a lt ON Web www codar com Toronga 31 Madrid ES 28043 oe io Alias lt Tarna of Usi e VER 20100331 CODAR OCEAN SENSORS SeaSonde Remote Unit System Specifications Product Code SSRS 100 SeaSonde Remote Unit Componentst 1 Transmit Antenna Assembly SSTA amp 1 Receiver Antenna Assembly SSRA OR 1 Combined Transmit Receive Antenna Assembly SSTR avail for frequencies 11 5 MHz and higher 1 Transmit Cable amp 1 Receive Antenna Cable Set OR 1 Combined Transmit Receive Antenna Cable Set avail for frequencies 11 5 MHz and higher e 1 SeaSonde Receiver Chassis SSRX 1 SeaSonde Transmitter Chassis SST
23. are set of SeaSonde interconnecting cables Recommended Accessory Connector amp Adapter Kit CODAR Product Code CAK 200 Technical Specs Approximate Dimensions 18 x 12 x 6 Approximate Weight 25lbs Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice SeaSonde Connector amp Adapter Kit CODAR Product Code CAK 200 Product Description The SeaSonde Connector amp Adapter Kit contains a variety of connector and adapters that are used inside cable replacement and repair activities Includes 1 Plastic compartmentalized case 5 BNC connector RG58 type TNC connector RG58 type N connector RG58 type N crimp connector RG8 type 12 heat shrink RG8 type 12 heat shrink RG58 type N plug to BNC jack adapter N jack to TNC plug adapter BNC plug to TNC jack adapter BNC jack to SMA plug adapter N jack to N jack adapter SMA jack to SMA jack adapter TNC jack to TNC jack adapter SMA plug to SMA plug RG316 cable 3 SMA plug to SMA plug RG316 cable 3 BNC plug to BNC plug cable BNC plug 50 Ohm resistor terminal 5A Fuses for 100V or 2 5A fuses for 220V fuse voltage type provided based on SeaSonde voltage purchased 40 Zip cable tie 1 Silicone grease S 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice Exter
24. c Transmitter Product Information Sheet for further details w What Is Needed If this is an existing SeaSonde backscatter network outfitted with SHARE technology it needs only software to convert into a Multi static network one software package for Shown here is SeaSonade bistatic for each receiver SeaSonde remote unit that is to receive bistatic echoes from any transmitter mounted onto buoy off number of transmitters This software package will be configured and keyed to that New Jersey coast single receiver For example suppose one SeaSonde remote unit is to receive echoes from three other coastal SeaSonde remote unit transmitters you need only one software package for that receiving SeaSonde remote unit and it can produce one set of radials and two or three sets of ellipticals Additional software packages are required for each additional receiver that will be processing data bistatically or multi statically indie the network CODAR staff can help select which SeaSonde remote unit transmitters will work best with others in the vicinity with a special visualization code This shows the expansion in coverage area as well as the increase in robustness within the existing backscatter map region One may consider stand alone transmitters along with the existing or proposed coastal network These bistatic transmitters could be on buoys on an offshore platform or island or at a coastal point Again CODAR staff can help decide if and
25. de Surface Currents Cook Inlet Alaska SeaSonde Configuration Standard Hi Res Long Range Spatial Range typical Alongshore 20 60 km 15 30 km 100 220 km Offshore 20 75 km 15 20 km 140 220 km e Ranges achieved vary with environmental conditions and antenna placement Note Two radars are normally required for creat ing 2 D surface current maps of direction and speed Range Resolution 500 m 3 km 900 500 m 3 12 km e Resolution is user selectable Angular Resolution 1 5 degree grid user selectable Current Accuracy Varies with environment Comparisons with ADCPs located in close proximity to the surface are typi cally lt 7 cm s of the total current velocity and 1 2 cm s of the tidal component Wavefield Products measured at each radar Local on shore wave conditions in ring centered 3 km from coast around each radar Significant Waveheight typical accuracy 7 15 Dominant On Shore Direction typical accuracy 5 degrees 12 degrees Dominant Wave Period typical accuracy 0 6 s Other spectral wave parameters available Wave information is limited by environmental conditions and operating frequency Frequency Range antennae tuned to operate at a frequency subband within Standard Hi Res Long Range one of either one of either 4 3 5 4 MHz i 11 5 14 MHz or 24 27 MHz or Courtesy of D Musgrave E 24 27 MHz 40 45 MHz U Aleka Fairbanke Cook Inlet e Patented technology permits the simultaneous operation of multiple r
26. dials i e perpendicular to a radial circle A bistatic radar measures observables in an elliptical coordinate system where constant time delay contours of the echo are ellipses This family of ellipses has the transmitter and receiver locations as the ellipse focal points Doppler shift gives a component of velocity that falls on hyperbolas passing perpendicular through the ellipses These velocities are referred to as ellipticals The measurements below illustrate radials and ellipticals measured off the coast of New Jersey with a bistatic enhanced SeaSonde Rutgers ee Remote Sensing a Measurements Rutgers Marine Remote Sensing sy 9 went Buoy SeaSende Measurements s a k i sf F T y r i On i At 17 wt 6 00 00 AM Tuesday December 4 2 LB ee ee aes 60000 AM Tuesday December 4 2 DRE 7 Sige yh Bea earth eee Pa off P R A le P CODAR CODAR O7Td wow O77 OO w OFT 20 w ora oo w An example of radials and ellipticals for a New Jersey sited 25 MHz SeaSonde with a buoy mounted bistatic transmitter is shown in the above figure These are measured and processed simultaneously Why Bistatic Radars Are Uncommon in HF Ocean Observing In any radar the transmit signal must be coherent with the receiver signal generator That s easy when they are together because the same signal source can be used for both When they are separated accurate frequency and time synchronization is the drawback CODAR inve
27. e Single Strand RG 8 Low loss Co Ax 75 m length Receive Cable Set Type Quad strand RG 58 Low loss Co Ax bundle 100m length ANTENNA ASSEMBLY Combined Transmit Receive Cable Set for 11 5 MHz and higher frequency bands Type 1 x RG 8 2 x RG 58 Low loss Co Ax bundle Length 75m optional custom lengths available Note Antennas for operation at one frequency band and bandpass filters for operation at two frequency bands are included with SeaSonde remote unit purchase Antennas and filters for operation at additional frequency bands can be purchased separately Requirement Bases Mountings for Antennas Antennas need to be mounted vertically secured to concrete concrete pad 1m x 1m 1m or lashed guyed to fencing or other solid structure Read SeaSonde Antenna Installation User s Guide for examples Receive Antenna Assembly Consists of mast dome loopstick antenna unit amp vertical element set atop dome Durability All weather Total antenna height 4 3 5 4 MHz approx 6 5 m 11 5 14 MHz approx 6 5 m Design passive vertical monopole two crossed loops into preamplifiers Functionality omnidirectional adjustable in software from 1 360 degrees Transmit Antenna Durability All weather Total height 4 4 5 3 MHz approx 8 6 m 11 5 14 MHz approx 8 6 m Transmitting Design vertical monopole omnidirectional Requirement SeaSonde Antenna Placement Clear Space Around RX and TX Antennas Obj
28. e SeaSonde remote site electronics and antennae make it convenient for safe transport Itis recommended that a hard carry case set be purchased for each SeaSonde remote unit These rugged duty containers are constructed of high density polyethylene to provide a safe economical way to ship valuable equipment These cases meet ATA spec 300 and are water resistant Note cases can transport all SeaSonde remote unit basic items excluding antenna cabling re ceive antenna mast and Long Range transmit antenna mast _ Meer re Other features include Tongue and groove valance Rubber gaskets to seal out dirt and moisture Full length heavy duty piano hinges Quarter turn military style latches Spring loaded handles 2 foam lining All cases can be padlocked CODAR Product Code CCS 5t Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice a CODAR SeaSonde Information amp Specifications version 1 created 12 2008 SeaSonde Enclosure 36 CODAR Product Code ENC36 Product Description The SeaSonde Enclosure 36 is a small rugged closed loop temperature controlled enclosure for containing the SeaSonde remote unit electronics The small enclosure is just large enough to fit the SeaSonde transmit and receiver chassis the mini style computer with small monitor or lap top style computer a UPS device and another small piece of elec tronics This enclosure is appropriate for both
29. e range for main operations 92 147V Input voltage adjustable range for main operations 90 150V Battery Type Maintenance free sealed Lead Acid battery with suspended electrolyte leakproof Typical recharge time 3 hour s Typical Backup Time at Half Load 22 2 minutes 525 Watts Typical Backup Time at Full Load 8 6 minutes 1050 Watts Communications amp Management Interface Port s DB 9 RS 232 Smart Slot USB Available SmartSlot Interface Quantity 1 Control panel LED status display with load and bat tery bar graphs and On Line On Battery Replace Battery and Overload Indicators LED status display with On Line On Battery Replace Battery and Overload indicators Audible Alarm Alarm when on battery distinctive low battery alarm configurable delays Emergency Power Off EPO Yes Surge Protection amp Filtering Surge energy rating 540 Joules Filtering Full time multi pole noise filtering 0 3 IEEE surge let through zero clamping response time meets UL 1449 Physical Dimensions Maximum Height 432 00 mm Maximum Width 85 00 mm Maximum Depth 559 00 mm Rack Height 2U Net Weight 27 5 KG Environmental Operating Environment 0 40 C Operating Relative Humidity 0 95 Operating Elevation 0 3000 meters Storage Temperature 20 50 C Storage Relative Humidity 0 95 Storage Elevation 0 15000 meters Audible noise at 1 meter from surface of unit 45 00 dBA Online Thermal
30. ect more power transmitter signal power out towards sea It is most common for this configuration to be used on the lower SeaSonde bands 5 14 MHz but is possible at any frequency This hardware configuration option is available when ordering a new SeaSonde Remote Unit or as a retrofit The official name is Twin Iransmit Antenna Configuration The directionality of the beam fan produced by the TX antenna pair can be controlled by adjusting the spacing between the two elements Spacing the two elements closer together will cause the signal strength to fan out so that the power is spread across a wider angle As the two antennas are pulled apart the resulting beam pattern becomes narrower sending a stronger signal out towards a more specific angular sector This produces even greater range but inside a narrower angle sector The antenna spacing and hence the TX beam fan spread is customized at the radar site and optimized for that SeaSonde user s goals Dual Transmitter Twin Transmit Antenna Configuration for Maximum Range A third way to extend range is to increase the TX radiated power However when it comes to increasing power one quickly reaches the point of diminishing returns on investment eT tak eg Ao se a ere The SeaSonde transmitter output power is 40 SeaS on d g j rr Se a TETSUSRS watts average which is low and also highly ON eh P LEE ELS TALE a e N practical from a design and results perspective Coverage al eK ot
31. ects that interact with or alter the response of the transmit or receive antennas can affect bearing accuracy or create bearing gaps in coverage e Position SeaSonde transmit or receive antennas one horizontal RADAR wavelength or greater away from tall one quarter of the RADAR wavelength or taller objects or obstructions see chart below Tree trimming removal or relocation of other man made objects may be necessary There should be no obstructions between the receive antenna and the seaward side that may block energy in direction of ocean Combined Transmit Receive Antenna Assembly for 11 5 MHz and higher frequency bands Consists of mast dome loopstick antenna unit amp vertical element set atop dome Durability All weather Total antenna height 11 5 14 MHz approx 8 m 24 27 MHz approx 6 5 m 40 45 MHz approx 5 5 m Receiving Design passive vertical monopole two crossed loops into preamplifiers omnidirectional adjustable from 1 360 degrees Transmitting Design vertical monopole omnidirectional Water 4xA meters e Position receive antenna one horizontal RADAR wavelength or greater away from a Cliff or building edge see chart above Requirement Transmit Antenna Ground Plane Dimensions The Long Range 4 3 5 4 MHz SeaSonde Transmit antenna requires a ground plane If the antenna is attached to a metal structure such as on an oil platform or metal fence then that object will act as the groundin
32. es for use with clip nuts included approx 32 high and horizontally adjustable front to rear on uni strut Cable Exit Plate Type 304 stainless steel Dimensions 5 5 h x 13 5 w gasket covering 2 h x 12 w cable exit cut out plate Mounting Tabs 4 built into enclosure two on right two n left Air Conditioners 2 included Thermoelectric solid state built in adjustable thermostat ENC36 Interior amp Exterior Views t stainless steel covers stainless steel mounting flange 20 1 4 h x 13 w neoprene mounting gaskets stainless steel mounting fasteners Certification to UL CSA standards Condensation Treatment One condensate drip pan per cooler Drip pan fittings and length of flexible PVC drain tubing plumbed with enclosure small drain holes on right and left sides of enclosure to wards bottom Air conditioner Requirement 1500 BTU HR rating each NEMA 4X configuration 220 VAC 4 6 amps or specify 110V instead of 220V at time of ordering Air conditioner dimensions Through mount design will protrude 3 5 8 into enclo sure 12 month limited mfr warranty Specifications and appearance are given as guide lines and may change without notice pe CODAR SeaSonde Information amp Specifications version 1 created 12 2008 Room Air Conditioner Closed Loop System CODAR Product Code AC ROOM1 Product Description The AC ROOM1 air cooling and dehumidifying system is
33. et Mountain View CA 94043 USA DY Phone 1 408 773 8240 Fax 1 408 773 0514 CODAR E mail info codar com O CEAN SENSORS www codar com March 2009 Protecting the SeaSonde from Lightning and Other Electrical Surges An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure he occurrence of lightning striking SeaSonde antennas is extremely low However the statistics vary geographically and even a small risk exists at any coastal HF radar location Some may ask what can be done to prevent the antenna from being struck by lightning Unfortunately there are no devices that can prevent a strike on the antennas without disrupting their normal performance There might be some very sophisticated antenna protection system that may not negatively affect the antennas but these expensive designs cost more than the price of entire SeaSonde unit and still can offer no guarantees All SeaSondes are equipped with some lightning protection built into the transmitter chassis and the receive antenna shown below The purpose of these devices is to minimize the effects of a lightning strike upon the more expensive parts of SeaSonde electronics if an antenna is hit First Layer of SeaSonde Lightning Protection Gas Discharge Tubes Inside TX chassis amp RX antenna Board amp The SeaSonde Extended Lightning Protection Kit CODAR Product Code LT Er shown below is an optional secondary lightning protection package set i
34. g device If it is to be installed on a beach for example then grounding elements will need to fan out from the base of the antenna towards sea A minimum of 9 elements need to be placed in a 180 semi circle on the seaward side of the antenna Each element is a metal wire encased in plastic 1 8 diam whose length is about 7 8 m These elements can be buried under sand or laid above ground Distance Horizontal from Water to Antennas Antennas should be positioned close to the water to prevent propagation loss of energy traveling over ground Maximum recommended distance from transmit or receive antenna to water is four RADAR wavelengths see above chart SSRS 100 specification v4 rev 03 2010 RADIAL SITE DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM SSDA 100 SSDA 100 Consists of Computer select one of either mini style or laptop computer Monitor color TFT keyboard and mouse USB extended Radial Suite Software License individual site use Temperature Range 0 F 18 C to 90 F 32 C for mini style computer Maximum Humidity 80 non condensing Compatible Communications 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet RJ 45 connector amp Others such as dial up modem Automatic transfer of current wave and diagnostic data products supported by software for dial up lines and ethernet connections Communication Link Requirement e Areliable data communications link is required for Real time data transmission e Real time system monitoring e Proper s
35. h suspended electrolyte leakproof Typical recharge time 3 hour s Typical Backup Time at Half Load 22 2 minutes 525 Watts Typical Backup Time at Full Load 8 6 minutes 1050 Watts Communications amp Management Interface Port s DB 9 RS 232 Smart Slot USB Available SmartSlot Interface Quantity 1 Control panel LED status display with load and bat tery bar graphs and On Line On Battery Replace Battery and Overload Indicators LED status display with On Line On Battery Replace Battery and Overload indicators Audible Alarm Alarm when on battery distinctive low battery alarm configurable delays Emergency Power Off EPO Yes Surge Protection amp Filtering Surge energy rating 540 Joules Filtering Full time multi pole noise filtering 0 3 IEEE surge let through zero clamping response time meets UL 1449 Physical Dimensions Maximum Height 432 00 mm Maximum Width 85 00 mm Maximum Depth 559 00 mm Rack Height 2U Net Weight 27 5 KG Environmental Operating Environment 0 40 C Operating Relative Humidity 0 95 Operating Elevation 0 3000 meters Storage Temperature 20 50 C Storage Relative Humidity 0 95 Storage Elevation 0 15000 meters Audible noise at 1 meter from surface of unit 45 00 dBA Online Thermal Dissipation 393 00 BTU hr tSpecifications and appearance are given as guide lines and may change without notice CO DAR Product UPS1500 Informatio
36. indoor and outdoor use Enclosure Features Powder coated dual access floor mount enclosure Front and rear doors turn latches on doors padlockable lock not incl grounding struts 19 rack mount rails cable exit plate thick foam core insulation internal tem perature control via two closed loop 1500 BTU HR thermoelectric solid state air conditioners condensate drip pans amp rain shroud Ships assembled except rain shrouds ready to use Includes Enclosure with two air conditioners and condensate drip pans stainless steel rain shrouds with stainless steel mounting bracket shrouds and brackets not attached during shipment heat sink shroud and fasteners for air conditioners power cord and 12 month warranty Recommended Accessory CODAR Product Code UPS1500 Uninter ruptable Power Supply UPS Technical Specifications t Enclosure construction NEMA 4X indoor outdoor use Welded Type 304 Stainless steel construction 3 4 thick foam core insulation laminated poly aluminum facers Enclosure Dimensions Dimensions 36 h x 24 w x 32 d Weight approx 200 Ibs Access Doors two Front and rear doors each fully gasketed hinged left latched right Door Latches Standard 1 4 turn latches top right latch per door barrel style and padlockable padlock not included Grounding Studs Grounding studs 4 on doors and inside enclosure Rack Rails side flange style with punched not tapped hol
37. low Tree trimming removal or relocation of other man made objects may be necessary e There should be no obstructions between the receive antenna and the seaward side that may block energy in direction of ocean Distance Horizontal from Water to Antennas Antennas should be positioned close to the water SeaSonde RADAR Quarter Max Dis to prevent propagation loss of energy traveling over Frequency TX wave wave tance to ground Maximum recommended distance from Band length length Water 4xA transmit antenna to water is four RADAR wave meters meters meters lengths see adjacent chart Bases Mountings for Antennas For staying upright Antennas need to be mounted to concrete concrete pad 1m x 1m 1m or lashed guyed to fencing or other solid structure Read SeaSonde Antenna Installation User s Guide for examples Cabling Protection There is 1 RG 8 cable connecting the TX antenna to the electronics Ideally cables between antenna and electronics are fed through protective conduit such as 3 5 cm diameter PVC pipe and buried in trench Communications via Iridium satellite modem Iridium Satellite Modem 9601 D I designed to operate with the Iridium network under SBD mode Iridium Modem Specifications Dimensions 4 16 L x 2 21 W x 0 51 D 106 mm x 56 Duplexing Method Time Division Duplex mm x 13 mm Multiplexing Method TDMA FDMA Weight 0 26 pounds 120 g Link Margin Downlink 13 dB average I O Interface
38. me scale filtering among others Whether you have two sites or 24 the Central Site unit will make monitoring and management of your SeaSonde network a streamline task SSDP 100 Includes Computer Macintosh desktop quad core xeon 2 8GHz 2GB RAM 256GB HD or later USB Keyboard and Mouse Display Color 23 HD Display Software Combine Station Suite software license for interaction with up to six SeaSonde Remote Units Note SSDP 100EX is extended version of SSDP 100 designed for interaction and combining data with up to 24 SeaSonde Remote Units gt Temperature Range 0 F 18 C to 90 F 32 C Maximum Humidity 80 non condensing Compatible Communications 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet RJ 45 connector amp Others such as dial up modem Automatic transfer of current wave and diagnostic data products supported by software for dial up lines and ethernet connections Communication Link Requirement e A reliable data communications link is required for Real time data transmission e Real time system monitoring e Proper system maintenance and customer support e Remote software updates e Minimum data bandwidth upload and download each 256 kbit s Output Data Product Specifications Surface Currents Maps of surface currents created from data taken at two or more radar sites Map Displays color monitor screen archived ASCII vector files Map Spatial Resolution vectors on grid user configurable 200m
39. midifying Weight 76 Ibs Auto Restart Y Dimensions 32 5 h x 17 75 w x 19 25 d VENTING NOTE ALL PACS MUST BE EXHAUSTED SOMEHOW This can be done a variety of ways but you must get the hot air out of the room somehow into empty space where it can dissipate Exhaust Andan hoses should also not be extended longer than specified below as they will radiate heat Exhaust Hose Max Length 5 1 2 a Exhaust Hose Diameter 5 Window Kit Max Length 56 Window Kit Material Plastic a Filters Washable Pre filter Floor POWER Voltage 115 Volts 60 Hertz E ETET O S CA Wattage 1350W Cooling 1160W Heating B Window Filler Kit i i C Exhaust Hose Coupling oll aia 12 amps cooling 10 5 amps heating rs stake MaS Power Cord Length 5 1 2 tSpecifications and appearance are given as guidelines LPP and may change without notice C OODAR SeaSonde Information amp Specifications Version 1 created 12 2008 J ANALISA CODAR O CE A MN S ENSOR S SeaSonde Limited One Year Manufacturer Warranty Every SeaSonde has been thoroughly tested before leaving our facility The hardware is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of shipment Should a problem develop during this period consult the factory and the defective part can be shipped prepaid to the factory for repair without charge Any repaired or replaced part or product will be warranted for
40. mp Q to vector maps and diagnostics JPEG or PNG plot images for sharing via email or web publishing Data archiving utility External Antenna Response Calibration amp Implementation Multiple levels of configurable Quality Control Signal To Noise Computation amp Thresholding Peak Identification amp Characterization Ship Echo Removal Burst Interference Removal Lightning amp Others lonospheric Noise Removal Outlier Detection amp Removal 2009 SeaSonde Remote Unit Configuration Options Choose a primary frequency band then choose your options J J J J u Std option part of standard configuration N C option available at no extra charge Frequency Bands option available for a fee in addition to the base price T Options 4 Sd poves vao we we we ee avo s s s s s Second Rx Chassis _40 45MHz_ sa wnc ne nc Filter Set o nmz sa f sa nc nc Doa umez xc Nic sa nc select one Twin Tx Antennas Tx amp Rx Combined i Combine Tx Rx z select one beyond 75 meters ee aan aos Eee above 100 meters cs Os Os above 100 meters Separate select one above 75 meters Extended Lightning Protection Kit Computer Type inti Software a ee emia eee Manufacturer s Limited Warranty Extension annual price after first year Antenna Tx amp Rx Rx Cable Separate Antennas Only select one SSRS 100 specification v4
41. n amp Specifications version 1 created 12 2008 Equipment Rack CODAR Product Code RACK1 Product Description The RACK 1 equipment rack is convenient for placement of SeaSonde electronics and accessories Equipment Rack Features Fits standard 19 wide electronics Power Strip Included Height when assembled approx 2 meters Weight approx 45 KG 100 Ibs Intended for indoor use only Technical Specifications t Net Weight approx 45 KG Maximum Height 2055 00 mm Maximum Width 523 00 mm Maximum Depth 749 00 mm Weight Capacity static load 454 KG Minimum Mounting Depth 740 00 mm Maximum Mounting Depth 740 00 mm Rack Height 43U Specifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice CODAR Product Code RACK1T CODAR SeaSonde Information amp Specifications version 1 created 12 2008 Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS Power Conditioning Unit with Battery Array CODAR Product Code UPS1500 6B 120V or UPS1500 6B 220V Product Description An Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS connecting the SeaSonde unit to power source e g wall plug will provide a layer of protection to electronics from power surges that come from power line and also provide for continued quality performance through power fluctuations sometimes referred to as brownouts UPS is rated at least 1500VA 1050 watts To provide power to SeaSonde when normal power is not available sometimes
42. n a small weatherproof housing mountable either indoors or outdoors intended to provide one additional layer of electronics protection It uses the same gas discharge tube method on all transmit and receive cables connected to the electronics It is not a guarantee against aka spark gap designed to arc over and shunt the aka spark gap damage but is another technology that eames energy to ground when a threshold voltage is reached Live help protect the electronics chassis if either This provides some protection to the electronics in the antenna or antenna cables take a direct hit event of a lightning strike on or near to the transmit a ae Inside the transmitter chassis is a gas discharge tube Gas Discharge Tube antenna e e e Lightning can also hit buildings and power A similar gas discharge tube is also built into the receive antenna board If lightning hits the monopole lines a hit to either can send strong surges of and exceeds breakdown voltage then arcing to ground voltage through the building electrical system side of co ax cable will occur offering some protection and damage electronics Power coming to to any equipment downstream SeaSonde should be buffered via an Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS Power Conditioning Unit CODAR Product Code UPS1500 A UPS connecting the SeaSonde unit to its power source e g wall plug will provide a layer of protection to electronics against power surges that come f
43. nal Hard Disk FireWire Type 500 GB CODAR Product Code EHD500 Product Description An external hard disk is recommended for use at each SeaSonde remote unit and SeaSonde Central Management Data Combining Station These external hard drives can provide automatic data backup and are conveniently field swappable External Hard Disk is intended for indoor use only External Hard Disk Features 500 GB capacity automatic backup software included Technical Specifications t Capacity 500 GB Interface 1x FireWire 800 9 pin port 1x FireWire 400 6 pin port 1x mini USB 2 0 port Rotational Speed rpm 5400 Cache 8MB or greater Interface Transfer rate Up to 800Mbits s Average Seek Time Write lt 12ms Environmental Temp 41 95 F 59 35 C Maximum Drop Height 90 cm Size 90 x 27 5 x 142 mm 3 5 x 1 1 x 5 6 in Weight 250 g 8 8 oz TtSpecifications and appearance are given as guidelines and may change without notice GUIDA H SeaSonde Information amp Specifications version 2 created 07 2009 Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS Power Conditioning Unit CODAR Product Code UPS1500 120V or UPS1500 220V Product Description An Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS connecting the SeaSonde unit to power source e g wall plug will provide a layer of protection to electronics from power surges that come from power line and also provide for continued quality performance through power fluctuations sometimes
44. ng centered 3km from coast around each radar Measurement range cell user selectable Significant Waveheight typical accuracy 7 15 Dominant on shore Direction typical accuracy 5 12 degrees Dominant Wave Period typical accuracy 0 6 s Waveheight Energy vs Frequency 0 01 Hz spacing Dominant Wave Direction vs Frequency 0 01 Hz spacing Spectral Wave Frequency Range 0 05 Hz 0 25 Hz 20 s to 4 s periods Minimum Detectable Significant Waveheight 1 m Data Temporal Interval User selectable Typical wave averaging performed over one hour Wave History Displays hourly waveheight vs time Hourly wave direction vs time Hourly wave period vs time Note Wave information is limited by environmental conditions and operating frequency Diagnostics ASCII or image of diagnostic time series data for system hardware software and data performance parameters ASCII files are formatted to CODAR s columnar table format MatLab loadable SSRS 100 specification v4 rev 03 2010 via email e Hardware e Temperatures Voltages e Data Acquisition e Miscellaneous Hardware Software e Applications Tools running relaunch if not e Data collection amp processing operations e Acquisition and archiving Configuration done via Graphical User Interface Layered configurable properties for both basic and advanced functions Graphical or command line control and monitoring Visualization Software for all stages of data raw binary a
45. nted and patented a methodology based on GPS timing along with CODAR s unique patented FMCW frequency modulated continuous wave gated signals to control the exact sweep time of multiple transmitters down to nanoseconds so all transmitters can occupy the exact same frequency channel This enables a single receive antenna to process unambiguously scattered signals from multiple transmitters The signals from various transmitters are identified and separated in the demodulation phase Defining Multi Static Simultaneous Monostatic amp Bistatic Operation Bistatic wouldn t have significant value if a network still ended up with the same quantity of data the only noticeable difference being that transmitters and receivers are separated from each other Switching from monostatic to bistatic However this is not the end of the process With the CODAR patented methods one receiver can see its own backscatter echoes and produce radial maps and can also see those signals from several other appropriately placed transmitters and process each of those transmitter signals to produce ellipticals all at exactly the same time not sequentially by on off switching This is called multi static It can both extend coverage and increase data density inside monitoring area Buoy Transmitter Coverage and quality of four backscatter Long Range SeaSondes Enhancement obtained by adding a transmitter on a buoy 150 km off the coast of New Jersey Dark red
46. out from the base of the antenna outward towards sea A minimum of 9 elements typically 16 need to be placed in a 180 semi circle on the seaward side of the antenna Each element is a metal wire encased in plas tic 1 8 diam whose length is about 16 20 feet These elements can be buried under sand or laid above ground Product SSBT 100 Information amp Specifications version 2 created 01 2009 SeaSonde Bistatic Transmitter Package CODAR Product Code SSBT 100 0005 or 0012 or 0025 or 0042 System Requirements Electronics Environmental SeaSonde bistatic transmitter electronics Transmitter chassis Iridium device are intended for indoor or properly climate controlled environment only Temperature Range 0 F 18 C to 110 F 45 C e Maximum Humidity 80 non condensing Input Power e SeaSonde Bistatic Transmitter Package Total Power Consumption including transmitter and Iridium device e 105 watts 4A 26V e AC Power Conditioning via Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS recommended System Requirements SeaSonde Antennas amp Cabling Clear Space Around Bistatic TX Antenna Objects that interact with or alter the response of the transmit or receive antennas can affect bearing accuracy or create bearing gaps in coverage e Position SeaSonde transmit antenna one horizontal RADAR wavelength or greater away from tall one quarter of the RADAR wavelength or taller objects or obstructions see chart be
47. over any period for which data were observed Drift and trajectory calculation and plot display movies tt Many more useful utilities are included Refer to operation manual for complete description of software features CODAR Product Code SSDP 100 and SSDP 100EX information sheet v2 revised 06 2009 Enhancing SeaSonde Networks With Bistatic Multi Static Functionality New Multi Static Software for SeaSondes Multi static function is a straightforward augmentation that will allow expanded and improved current mapping coverage inside a SeaSonde network This patented technique has been under development at CODAR for over ten years and is now available for commercial release The subsequent sections describe the technology and how it can be used to enhance both new and existing SeaSonde networks Defining Monostatic amp Bistatic Every SeaSonde and all other commercial ocean observing HF radars are backscatter or monostatic radars This means transmitter and receiver are co located together When the transmitter is positioned away from the receiver by tens of kilometers this unconventional variation is called bistatic The Bistatic Geometry Made Simple A backscatter radar measures observables like currents in a polar coordinate system Contours of constant time delay are range circles about the radar Doppler shift from the transmitted frequency gives a velocity component along bearing spokes from the radar and these are called ra
48. pping backscatter Seasondes is already in place producing total vector maps among them and they have our GPS assisted timing package called SHARE this can be the foundation of a multi static network In this case without adding any additional hardware the SeaSonde network can be converted into a mutli static network by installing CODAR s new bistatic multi static signal processing software package at some or all of the receiver stations inside network For example four adjacent backscatter SeaSondes can be converted into as many as ten multi static echo sources for the same patches of sea Scenario 2 Adding Stand alone Bistatic Transmitters to a SeaSonde Network As orientation between transmitters and receivers affects the bistatic coverage area there can be benefit to placing additional transmitter s at strategic locations The stand alone bistatic transmitters offered by CODAR consist of a transmitter transmit antenna and an Iridium communication link for simple remote control of transmitter These units cost less than a complete SeaSonde Remote Unit and require less space p and infrastructure allowing operation inside an even wider variety of environments The fact that there is no receive antenna reduces siting constraints Absence of a computer and receive system lowers the overall power requirement significantly the bistatic transmitter and Iridium link require approximately 100 watts power total Refer to SeaSonde Bistati
49. referred to as brownouts UPS is rated at least 1500VA 1050 watts The UPS is intended to only provide power conditioning to the SeaSonde Neither air conditioning unit nor any other electronics operating at site should be connected to the UPS UPS is intended for indoor use only UPS Features 1050 Watts 1500 VA Interface Port DB 9 RS 232 Ex tended runtime model Rack Height 2 U select from one of CODAR Product Code UPS1500 120V Input 120V Output 120V CODAR Product Code UPS1500 220V Input 220V Output 220V CODAR Product Code UPS1500T Includes CD with software Documentation CD Installation guide Smart UPS signaling RS 232 cable USB cable User Manual UPS1500 120V Technical Specifications t UPS Output Output Power Capacity 1050 Watts 1500 VA Max Configurable Power 1050 Watts 1500 VA Nominal Output Voltage 120V Output Voltage Distortion Less than 3 at full load Output Frequency sync to mains 50 60 Hz 3Hz user adjustable 0 1 Crest Factor up to5 1 Waveform Type Sine wave Output Connections 6 NEMA 5 15 Bypass Built in bypass UPS Input Nominal Input Voltage 120V for UPS1500 120V Input Frequency 50 60 Hz 5 Hz auto sensing Input Connections NEMA 5 15P Cord Length 1 83 meters Input voltage range for main operations 92 147V Input voltage adjustable range for main operations 90 150V Battery Type Maintenance free sealed Lead Acid battery wit
50. rom power line They also allow for continued quality performance through power fluctuations sometimes referred to as brownouts UPS devices are small investments with big rewards Consult CODAR Support Team for additional details on protection technology and how these may be best utilized inside your SeaSonde network CODAR Product Code UPS1500 PPI CO DAR O C EAN S E N SORS 1914 Plymouth Street Mountain View CA 94043 USA Phone 1 408 773 8240 Fax 1 408 773 0514 E mail info codar com www codar com SeaSonde Central Site Management Data Combining Station Product Code SSDP 100 or SSDP 100EX Description The SeaSonde Central Site is the hub for monitoring and combining data from all the Remote Units in your entire SeaSonde network Manage data transfers from remote sites so that you can produce and display the most up to date current maps Display diagnostic data in one convenient place for quick operator access SSDP 100 hardware can be installed locally or in a data center thousands of kilometers away Data can be combined from standard SeaSonde remote unit traditional radial vector maps and also from the new ellipitcal vector maps that will increase data density and expand coferage area Multi stage automatic Quality Control is built in to the processing to meet real time operational needs Additional software allows for value added information from your data like real time drifter tracks and sub diurnal ti
51. sor computer comes with a valid ba sic SeaSonde remote unit radial suite processing package with a single user software license By procuring the new multi static software package elements of the existing processor are replaced and an additional single user license is included enabling proper operation of the new multi static capability Radial Suite software version The radial suite software package running on the computer should be at least Release 6 or updated to our latest version prior to installation of multi static data processing package Computer PowerPC or Intel running on at least OS X 10 4 11 with 512kB ram 10 5 preferred with 1GB ram Special Setup Recommend use of measured antenna pattern with 1 degree spacing Installation amp Activation When this software package is purchased it is keyed and tied to a firmware chip that CODAR will supply This chip resides in the SeaSonde Receiver chassis on a USB hub This allows security by ensuring that the single user licensed tool will run only with that unit providing authorization to the owner and ensuring protection against theft or copying for use on unlicensed systems j tSpecifications and appearance are given as guidelines NN fn fi and may change without notice CO DAR SeaSonde Information amp Specifications Version 1 created 12 2008 SeaSonde Bistatic Transmitter Package CODAR Product Code SSBT 100 0005 or 0012 or 0025 or 0042 Product Description
52. tall 13H x 49W x 53D cm Weight 15 kg Temperature Range ambient 0 F 18 C to 90 F 32 C Maximum Humidity 80 non condensing II AA CO DAR O C E A N SEN SORS SSRS 100 specification v4 rev 03 2010 Combined Transmit Receive Antenna SSTR gt i SSDA 100 RECEIVER Receiver Chassis SSRX Maximum In band Input Level 0 dBm Receiver Channel Impedance 50 ohm Sensitivity noise level 166 dBm in 1 Hz BW Power Requirements 100 watts select one when ordering 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V AC 50 60 Hz 24 V DC Design modular solid state three channel Operation I Q homodyne Output USB digital output digital data at 4096 16 bit second per channel Dimensions single chassis 19 rack mountable 3U tall 13H x 49W x 53D cm Weight 14 kg Optional SHARE GPS synchronization Feature GPS assisted stability gt 0001 ppm and 50 nsec on PPS Temperature Range ambient 0 F 18 C to 90 F 32 Maximum Humidity 80 non condensing System Requirement AC Power Conditioning via Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS Minimum recommended UPS capacity 1500 VA 1050 Watt ANTENNA CABLING Requirement Cabling Protection Ideally cables between antennas and electronics are fed through protective conduit such as 3 5 cm diameter PVC pipe and buried in trench There are lower cost options available but there will be greater risk to exposure and damage Transmit Cable Typ
53. where such an option might be desirable using the visualization code mentioned above In this case it will be necessary to purchase the additional bistatic transmitter hardware while the need for receiver Bistatic Multi static data processing software packages remains the same Contact CODAR for further details SeaSonde Multi Static Data Processing Software Package single use license CODAR Product Code SSDA ES100 Product Description The multi static data processing software package enhances the conventional backscatter Current tool that produces radial velocities from SeaSonde echoes by enabling processing of sea echoes from separated transmit ters The result is a set of bistatic elliptical files for each set of echoes that originate from synchronized trans mitters included within radar range For example if three transmitters are within range and synchronized as well as that station s transmitter then four sets of current scalar velocity estimates are produced These follow the same LLUV formats latitude longitude u v as standard backscatter radials so that subsequent algorithms will recognize and utilize them including combining tools to get total vector maps This ensures that the out puts are backward compatible with existing downstream algorithms The advantage of augmenting to multi static operation by employing the signals from additional transmitters is the improved total vector current map coverage both in
54. x 200m up to 12 km x 12 km typical spacing Map Area Coverage user configurable typical minimum 20 50 km alongshore x 20 30 km offshore or greater Map temporal interval user configurable minimum 15 minutes typical 1 hour Map vector accuracies better than 10 degrees Combine Site Software SuitetT Application Function Sentinel real time startup log status events track applications AnalyzeCurrents real time script to process radials and ellipticals into total current vectors CheckForRadials determines which newly transferred radials and ellipticals need to be processed RadialsToCurrents combine radial and elliptical vectors into total current vectors TotalArchiver finalize total current vectors into output LonLatUV format with much metadata Archivalist archive output data and diagnostics on site to manage disk space to help with data retrieval SeaDisplaySetup create a customized coastline site map FileExchange suite of scripts and tools for real time transfer of data typically radials waves and diagnostics from the remote radial sites using Timbuktu IP or Modem or ssh over IP CODAR Product Code SSDP 100 and SSDP 100EX information sheet v2 revised 06 2009 Data Display Tools Data at all levels can be displayed on plots controlled by simple graphical user interfaces For example raw or averaged cross spectra can be plotted in 3D color form or as time series spectral curves Wave data have several formats for display
55. ystem maintenance and customer support e Remote software updates Minimum data bandwidth upload and download each 256 kbit s SeaSonde Radial Software Suite Functions e Real time autonomous operation Real time system monitoring logging amp alerts Radial Suite Software Data Products Radial Surface Current Velocity Maps Radial Map Display color monitor screen archived ASCII vector files formatted to CODAR s LLUV columnar table format MatLab loadable Spatial Range typical 20 220 km offshore 20 220 km alongshore Range Resolution user selectable from 200 m 12 km Resolution is based on transmit signal sweepwidth Angular Resolution 1 5 degree grid user selectable Current Accuracy Varies with environment rms typical for normal environmental speed lt 7 cm s of the total current velocity and 1 2 cm of the tidal component direction lt 10 degrees Doppler Cross Spectra Binary files of HF sea echo spectra for three receive channels two cross loops amp vertical element Raw and averaged are available for processing into radial vector maps Range Processed Spectra Range Series Optional binary files of receiver range processing which can be processed into Doppler cross spectra Raw I amp Q voltages Time Series Optional binary files of receiver analog measurements which can be processed into range spectra and Doppler cross spectra Wave Field Parameters Local on shore wave conditions in ri
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