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APG-3B Airborne AESA RWS Radar

This is the microcontroller of the B version of the APG-3 series radar. This system is the second iteration of the APG-3 family.

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NOTE: It is important to understand that this radar is automatically pitch stabilized, but not roll stabilized. A mechanical stabilization system like the one demonstrated in this build examble is required for accurate Altitude and GPS target information.
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This radar is designed to work on a 2x2 or above monitor, though a 1 x 1 might work for basic operation.

This version includes:

1) Basic start-up BIT
2) Range-while-scan function
3) Track up to 100 targets
4) Scan ranges of 500, 1000, 2500, and 5000 meters.
5) 180 degree scan width
6) Differentiate between air and sea targets
7) Pitch stabilized
8) Expanded target data:
-Target altitude
-Target range
-Target GPS X and Y values
9) Single-target lock-on mode

Air targets (targets detected above the pre-specified altitude) are displayed as a '+' and sea/ground targets detected below that altitude are displayed as a '='.

Check out the build example here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2074406823

It is recommended to build the radar system onto a PID controlled roll stabilizer as demonstrated in this workshop set-up.

Future versions are planned to build on this version as a foundation. Below is a WIP list of planned version. These are subject to change and subject to the limit of my inexperience at building and LUA.

Future versions are planned:

C Version will include:

1) Data-link capability

D Version will include:

1) Track-while-scan capability