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QX/T 490-2019 in English

QX/T 490-2019 in English

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Requirements of ionosonde

  • Issued on:2019-09-18
  • Implemented on:2019-12-01
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本标准规定了电离层测高仪的组成、功能要求、性能要求、数据处理、数据存储与传输等内容。本标准适用于电离层测高仪的研制开发、设计生产、设备选型、台站组网建设和验收评价。


Introduction

Interpretation of the core content of the standard

This standard systematically specifies the technical requirements for the entire life cycle of the ionospheric altimeter, which mainly includes three major technical modules:

ModuleCore requirementsTechnical indicators
Hardware system Host + antenna system Peak power <1kW, sweep frequency range 1-30MHz
Data processing Automatic measurement and inversion foF2 identification accuracy ≥80%
Data management Storage and transmission Storage capacity ≥ 6 years of data

Detailed explanation of key technical indicators

5.1 Host performance requirements

The standard clearly stipulates the core performance parameters of the ionospheric altimeter:

  • Sweep accuracy: The frequency setting must be accurate to 0.01MHz
  • Time synchronization: Beidou system time synchronization must be used
  • Observation efficiency: A complete sweep cycle of 200 frequency points ≤ 300 seconds

Analysis of typical application scenarios

In the space weather warning system, the automatic measurement function required by the standard can achieve:

  1. Real-time monitoringF2 layer critical frequency (foF2) changes
  2. Automatically identify sudden Es layer propagation phenomena
  3. Electron density profile inversion for ionospheric storm warning

Implementation suggestions

Equipment selection precautions

According to the requirements of Chapter 9 of the standard, it is recommended to focus on:

Reliability indexMTBF≥4000 hours
Maintainability requirementsMTTR≤6 hours
Service lifeDesign life≥5 years

Station construction specifications

  • The antenna system must meet the lightning protection requirements of Article 8.1.5
  • Indoor equipment should be equipped with a 5kW UPS power supply
  • Data storage system needs to reserve 6 years of capacity

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