AN/SPN-35

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AN/SPN-35
SPN-35 Approach Radar LPH-2 Iwo Jima 1987-02-27.jpg
AN/SPN-35 Approach Radar on LPH-2 Iwo Jima, 1987
Country of originUnited States
Manufacturer ITT-Gilfillan [1] (184)
Frequency9.0 to 9.2 GHz band [2]
PRF 1200 [2]
Pulsewidth.2 microseconds [2]
Power200 [2]
RelatedAN/TPN-8

The AN/SPN-35 is a Precision Approach RADAR (PAR) landing system installed on the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship and other LHA/LHD-class warships that allows Air Traffic Controllers to provide guidance and glide slope corrections to aircraft during the final approach and landing. [3] [4]

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The Joint precision approach and landing system (JPALS) is slated to replace the AN/SPN-35 on U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships. [5] [6]

Description

The AN/SPN-35 is used to offer guidance to the aircraft pilot on final approach. It provides relative azimuth, range, and elevation information to the radar operator, who relays this as verbal guidance to the aircraft pilot on approach. [7]

The AN/SPN-35A variant has two antennas: the azimuth antenna (AS-1292/TPN-8) and the elevation antenna (AS-1669/SPN-35). The azimuth antenna is located above the azimuth drive assembly on the stabilized yoke. The elevation antenna is mounted on the elevation drive assembly adjacent to the azimuth antenna. [8]

Diagram of AN/SPN-35A Diagram of SPN-35A aircraft control approach radar.png
Diagram of AN/SPN-35A

History

The AN/SPN-35 was developed from the ground-based AN/TPN-8 landing approach control radar. [9] (pp171–172) [10] It was first evaluated on the USS Kearsarge in 1962, as an AN/TPN-8 mounted to an AN/SPN-6 stable pedestal and secured to an AN/SPN-8 platform. A prototype was evaluated aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) about a year later as a replacement for the AN/SPN-8 on ASW carriers and small attack carriers. [9] (pp171–172) As of 1965, the AN/SPN-35 was being used "primarily on the ASW type carriers." [11]

The -35A variant was used onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carriers prior to 1996, when it was replaced by the AN/SPN-46A/B. [12] It remains in use on the Wasp class and America class today.

Platforms

Photo of USS Oriskany (CV-34) with AN/SPN-35 (left) without radome CVA-34 island 1960s.jpg
Photo of USS Oriskany (CV-34) with AN/SPN-35 (left) without radome

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Variants

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Moore, John Evelyn (1984). Jane's Fighting Ships 1984-85. Jane's Information Group. ISBN   9780710607959.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Maiuzzo, M. Compatibility Factors Affecting Concept Development of Approach and Landing Guidance System (PDF) (Report). IIT Research Institute.
  3. 1 2 Pike, John (1999). "AN/SPN-35 Aircraft Control Approach Central". Federation of American Scientists.
  4. ↑ Capt. Brett Easler; Cmdr. Bruce Herman, USN (Ret.) (2014). "On Glide Path, On Course: Past, Present and Future" (PDF). Naval Aviation News. Vol. 96, no. 3. pp. 18–19. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ U.S. Navy (2011). Navy Program guide 2011 (Report). p. 43.
  6. ↑ Government Accountability Office (March 2010). Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs (PDF) (Report). p. 81.
  7. 1 2 U.S. Navy (1969). "Chapter 12-Miscellaneous Facilities". Shipboard Electronic Equipments (PDF). pp. 213–214. NAVSHIPS 10794-C.
  8. ↑ Simmons, Larry D.; Ace III, Floyd L. (1995) [October 1995]. Electronics Technician (PDF). Vol. 7. NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER. pp. 2-29 –2-30. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Friedman, Norman (1981). Naval Radar. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN   0851772382.
  10. ↑ "AN/TPN-18 - Radartutorial". www.radartutorial.eu. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  11. ↑ Fuchs, William C (December 1965). "For Unerring Performance of Their Duties". Naval Aviation News: 14.
  12. 1 2 Elward, Brad (2010). Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. Osprey publishing. p. 29. ISBN   978-1-84603-759-7.
  13. ↑ Thompson, Phil (March 2020). "A4G Pilot Survives Ramp Strike" (PDF). Slipstream. Vol. 31, no. 1. Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia. p. 25. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Two Australians at Glynco Taking NATTC Electronics Course" (PDF). Naval Aviation News. Vol. 49. June 1968.
  15. ↑ T.C. Lea III; C. P. Senn; J.W. Clark, Jr. (November 1991), "United States Navy Ski Jump Experience and Future Applications" (PDF), AGARD Conference Proceedings 509: Aircraft Ship Operations, AGARD, p. 21-1
  16. ↑ "Principe de Asturias". Naval Technology. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  17. ↑ Hobbs, David (2013). British Aircraft Carriers: Design, Development and Service Histories. Barnsley, UK: Seaforth Publishing. p. 295. ISBN   978-1-84832-138-0.
  18. 1 2 HQ TRADOC (1999), Multiservice Procedures for Joint Air Traffic Control (JATC) (PDF), p. E-14
  19. ↑ Gary Warner, PEO Ships Brief to NDIA, p. 27
  20. ↑ Saunders, Stephen; Philpott, Tom (2015). Jane's fighting ships 2015-2016. p. 960. ISBN   978-0-7106-3143-5. OCLC   919022075.
  21. ↑ "Amphibious Assault Ship (General Purpose) Photo Index LHA-6 America". www.navsource.org. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  22. 1 2 Stille, Mark (2022). Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945–91. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 16–17, 32. ISBN   9781472845795.
  23. ↑ U.S. Navy, Aviation Historical Summary, USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14, 1 Apr 1965-30 Sep 1965 (PDF), p. 5
  24. ↑ Commanding Officer, USS Ranger (CVA-61) (February 23, 1971), USS Ranger (CVA-61) Command History for 1970 (PDF), p. 23{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  25. ↑ Commanding Officer, USS Tripoli. Command History for Calendar year 1972 (PDF) (Report). p. 9.
  26. ↑ U.S. Navy (2001). Navy Training System Plan for the AN/SPN-35C Aircraft Control Approach Central. p. 1.
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