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APPENDIX 3

RADAR TYPE 1009

1. Introduction
Radar Type 1009 is an I Band HDWS system designed for navigation, blind pilotage,
surface surveillance and range clearance. This section will cover the following:

a. Uses.

b. Technical Data.

c. Aerial Outfit AZL.

d. Transmitter/Receiver Cabinet.

e. Radar Normalisation Unit (RNU).

f. Displays.

g. Processor Units.

h. Control Words.

2. Uses

a. Primary. Ships safety and collision avoidance.

b. Secondary. High Definition Warning Surface (HDWS):

(1) Manoeuvring/Station Keeping.

(2) Blind Pilotage.

(3) Navigation Aid.

(4) Firing Range Clearance.

3. Technical Data

Frequency 9410 (± 30Mhz)

Frequency Band India
Scan Type Circular
Scan Rate 26 rpm (2.6 seconds)
Polarisation Horizontal
PRF
Short 1600 Hz
Medium 800 Hz
Long 800 Hz
Long 400 Hz
Pulse Length
Short 0.08 µs
Medium 0.40 µs
Long 0.80 µs

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4. Aerial Outfit AZL

The AZL is a non hull penetrating mast which is mounted in the fin. The assembly
incorporates a hydraulic retractable mast. The outfit is contained within a cylindrical pressure
tight pod. The connecting cables and waveguide form part of the outfit and are fed to the
assembly via a pressure tight service pipe. The system uses an end fed slotted waveguide
which is horizontally polarised.

5. Transmitter/Receiver Cabinet
The Transmitter/receiver and monitoring Unit contains a pulsed controlled modulator
driving an India Band magnetron which feeds RF pulses to the Aerial via the waveguide.
Located at the top of the cabinet are the function switches. These are:

a. Radar State Switch.

b. Pulse Length Switch.

c. Tx Control Switch.

d. Off/On Switch.

e. Standby/Run Switch.

6. Radar Normalisation Unit (RNU)

The Radar Normalisation Unit (RNU) has a ON/OFF switch and four fuses located on the
base of the unit. The ON/OFF switch has an integral lamp which is lit when the unit is switched
on. Where applicable a Man-Aloft Key switch is also provided on the front of the unit.

7. Displays

a. The Navigation and Tactical Display (NTD). The Display and Control Interface Unit
provides the operator interface to the NTD. The main display comprises a 399.5 x 319.5
mm colour flat screen and the Main ON/OFF switch. The Control Interface Unit comprises
of a touch screen together with a tracker ball and three associated push buttons. The
touch screen is used to select the various menus. The Tracker Ball is a multi function
control which is used to position the cursor. The three buttons allow for tracker ball
functions to be selected.

Fig App 3-1. 1009 NTD

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b. The Portable Auxiliary Display (PAD). A Portable Auxiliary Display can be used
instead of the Main Display and Control Interface Unit, where the operator needs to work
from different positions. The display can be moved between locations provided suitable
interface connections are provided at each location.

Note. The PAD display has limited operator control compared to the standard Main
Display and Control Interface Unit.

c. The PAD may be used in three roles:

(1) Master role.

(2) Slave role.

(3) Independent role.

d. ASTUTE Class submarines are fitted with two PAD’s. One is fixed within the
Command Deck, the other stowed in the RESM Office for use on the bridge.

Fig App 3-2. Portable Auxiliary Display (PAD)

8. Processor Unit
The Processor Unit has no operator controls. However, it contains the floppy disk and
CDROM drives. These are used for various applications, for example the installation of new
programmes, or for installing chart data.

9. Control Words
After the initial report and during the tracking process the OOW will allocate specific
Control Words to each track. The function of these words are to notify the Operators of what
are the OOW intentions for future reports on all contacts held. The Control Words and their
meaning are as follows:

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Table App 3-1. Control Words

Control Word Meaning

REPORT Report Bearing, Range, Movement, CPA Bearing and Range
WATCH Track the contact and report only if it alters Course/Range
CEASE REPORTING Continue tracking but do not report
SCRUB Erase the designated contact
SITREP Report all contacts from Ships Head in a clockwise direction

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