Antenna Characteristics

Figure 1. RCP Antenna Configuration Parameters - Vaisala Example
Elevation can spin 360
Set this to Yes to remove the need for the following 2 questions.
Minimum/Maximum elevation
The minimum and maximum elevation position in degrees that the antenna can safely reach.
Maximum azimuth/elevation velocity
The maximum velocity in degrees per second that the antenna can safely rotate on each axis. This limit applies to both clockwise/counterclockwise and up/down motion. The antenna should be able to achieve the velocity limits set here.
Initial mode for Azimuth/Elevation axis

This parameter sets the mode of the antenna when IRIS is first started. Select one of the following values:

  • Stop

    The antenna is not moving when IRIS is started. This should be the antenna's initial mode at sites where there is a possible hazard to personnel.

  • Position

    The antenna is moved to its initial position when IRIS is started.

  • Velocity

    The antenna is rotated at its initial velocity when IRIS is started.

If the initial mode for Azimuth/Elevation axis is not set to Stopped, the following options are shown:

Initial Azimuth/Elevation position
Enter the position in degrees that the antenna should take when IRIS is started. Used when the initial mode is set to position.
Initial Azimuth/Elevation velocity
Enter the degrees/second that the antenna should rotate when IRIS is started. Used when the initial mode is set to velocity.