THE MECHANICAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TRUCK-MOUNTED SCATTEROMETER PLATFORM | ||||
The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Article 140, Volume 13, 13th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering., May 2008, Page 23-28 PDF (405.02 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/amme.2008.39816 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
HALIM A.1; MAHMOOD N. N.1; ALI A.1; JAMIL H.1; MAHMOOD K. A.1; AHMAD Z.1; IBRAHIM N.1; BREVERN P. V.2; CHUAH H. T.2; KOO V. C.2; SING L. K.2 | ||||
1Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing, No. 13, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-26966926 Fax : 03-26973360. | ||||
2Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh L Ama, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. Tel:+606-252 3004 Fax:+606-231 6552. | ||||
Abstract | ||||
ABSTRACT The construction of mobile microwave scatterometer involved the consideration to ensure the platform and equipment selection full-filled technical requirement and safety standard in Malaysia. Designing, and modification works involved engineering calculations and methodology in determining and selecting a suitable hydraulic telescopic boom that suit a selected platform available in the market. The platform is also a delivery system for microwave remote sensing equipment and other accessories to any locations in Malaysia. Total loading to be carried by the platform is about 4500 kg and its overall weight must be 16,000 kg as recommended by hydraulic telescopic boom manufacturers. The telescopic boom will elevate 30 kg microwave scatterometer system and antenna to a maximum height of 27 m, and can also be rotated through 360o. An optical encoder is incorporated in the system to enable tracking or monitoring angular movement of the hydraulic telescopic boom when positioned towards required target. Provision is also provided for future up grading of the system. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Mobile Platform; Microwave Scatterometer; Antenna Mounting | ||||
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