MPS-36 Tracking Radars
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There are two MPS-36 C-band general purpose instrumentation radars located on Kwajalein Island. The systems are fully digitized and have recently been upgraded to full monopulse operation. While ordinarily used for beacon tracking, the radars have the ability to skin track appropriate targets.

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MPS-36 System Characteristics
Frequency - C-Band PRF - 160, 320, and 640
Pulse Width - 0.25, 0.50, 1.0 µsec Bandwidth - 2.4, 4.8 MHz
Single Hit S/N - 1 m2 target at 1000 Km Å -19 dB 400 ERP Beacon at 1000 Km Å 32 dB