Ice Penetrating Radar

The IceRadar Turn-Key System is field-ready and comprises a radar receiving unit, one antenna set (8 MHz center frequency), rigging components and binding system to ski-based sled system, ski-based sled system, collapsible antenna protection tubing, strain-reliefs. Radar signal inputs ports are located on the back of enclosure. Connectivity components between antennas and unit are included.  The EPU (Embedded Processing Unit) is equipped with the acquisition electronics, one IceRadar license, GPS and touch-screen embedded computer. Both radar and GPS data are acquired and logged continuously (user selectable) and radar data are displayed live as 1D and 2D radargrams while in motion.

The IceRadar Analyzer software is also included, for quick data viewing, analysis, fast picking, and data export. The hdf5  files that are produced by the radar system can also be accessed by third-party programing languages such as, but not limited to, Matlab and Python. All components, such as voltage monitoring display, switch, and data port are splash and dust proof. Once shut, the rugged enclosure remains sealed against dust and water.  

Ruggedized, Portable Embedded Processing Unit (EPU) to Acquire, Display, and Manage Radar Data

• 100 MHz bandwidth, up to 250 MS/s, 12-bit resolution
• Antenna set to 8 MHz
• USB-powered GARMIN NMEA 18x GPS
• Touch screen user interface
• EPU independent of impulse transmitter type
• Stacking performance: e.g., ~ 35 ms on top of a 1 kHz PRF, 3 M Samples
• Data transfer performance: e.g. ~ 70 ms for 3 M samples
• EPU: ~ 5kg, Dimensions: L 39 cm ˣ W 30 cm ˣ H 21 cm