WEATHER SATELLITE RECEIVER Model SU-28

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Direct and real-time reception of
NOAA satellite information
WEATHER SATELLITE RECEIVER
Model SU-28
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Compact BlackBox configuration
(USB connection with PC)
Increases safety of navigation
and efficiency of fishing operation
Direct and real-time reception of
images from satellites for detailed
map of surface temperature, tide,
hurricanes, etc.
Automatic system update for
future satellites by coding the
broadcast orbital information
Multiple presentation of infrared
and visible-light pictures
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Catalogue No. FX-617
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The FURUNO SU-28 is a new weather satellite
receiver designed for a variety of vessels engaged in
fishery, transoceanic cruise, oceanographic survey.
The SU-28 standard system consists of Antenna,
Receiver, and application software to show images
on a Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP based on PC.
The receiver decodes the data received from the
NOAA satellites and displays tide, clouds, hurricanes,
sea surface temperature distribution, and other data
coming from the satellites. The information is
displayed as color maps or shades of gray.
Some fish, such as Tuna and Skipjack gather in
water of high temperatures (it is said the most
inhabitable temperatures are 14 to 19 °C for Bluefin
Tuna, 20 to 24 °C for Skipjack, 23 to 28 °C for
Yellowfin Tuna), while salmon and herring prefer low
temperatures (6 to 8 °C for salmon, 4 to 7 °C for
herring). "Current Rip" where warm current and cold
current come together is a good fishing ground since
abundant baitfish are usually found. Temperature
may be judged intuitively from the map displayed.
The visible-light camera on the satellites provides
bird's-eye views of the earth. Typhoons, hurricanes or
other extreme weather anomalies are recognizable
from such charts. They will assist navigators to select
a course free from those anomalies.
The straightforward
display structure
gives stable
operation under
tough environment
such as roll/pitch
condition.
Function buttons
allows for easy
access and control of
frequently-used
functions.
Infrared (IR) Picture
Ship's data
Time/Date
Picture legend
Color bar
Cursor Information
Predict (forecast)
Function buttons
Zoom
Visible-Light Picture
Zoom operation is assigned on the
function button. Moving the cross
cursor enlarges the picture.
Zoom (VIS)

water temperature, tides, clouds.
aptured by the NOAA satellites.
Antenna Unit
The NOAA (National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration)
weather-sensing satellites (two are currently
used) are in near polar, sun-synchronous orbits,
between 800 to 900 km in altitude. They transmit
earth surface temperature distribution by measuring
infrared radiation levels, and also transmit visible-light
pictures captured by the vidicon camera. The satellite
system is configured so that each satellite is viewed by an
earthbound observer twice a day, wherever he is.
Combination of IR/VIS
Orbital Information
Data can be recalled at any time from
memory stored in the hard disk of PC.
IR and VIS pictures can be displayed
side by side for comparison and close
analysis.
The satellite orbital
information is calculated and
updated automatically, when
the PC access to NOAA's web
site via INMARSAT. The
information can be displayed
as a graph or table.
Display color changes
The presentation color and
temperature range can be
changed at your disposal.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF SU-28
General
Picture
Number of color
Picture Storage area
L/L Grid
NOAA, infrared and visible
18 colors or black and white in
16 tones
3,000 km (E-W) x 3,200 km (N-S)
Every degree
(5° steps for x 0.5 pictures)
Receiver Unit
SU-281
3.6 kg 7.9 lb
240 9.5"
335 13.2"
Antenna Unit
Type
2-element turnstile
Frequency Range 137 to 138 MHz
Polarization
Right-hand circular
Impedance
50 ohms
Beamwidth ± 40°
Gain
5 dBi
340 13.4"
360 14.2"
322 12.7"
13 0.5"
32.5 1.3"
Receiver Unit
Frequency Range
Number of Channels
Frequency Stability
Sensitivity
Bandwidth
136 to 138 MHz
2 NOAA channels
137.5 and 137.62 MHz
5 ppm
-2 dBµ at SINAD 20 dB
More than 45 kHz at -3 dB
Less than 100 kHz at -60 dB
Antenna Unit
150-2CY006
2.4 kg 5.3 lb
1114 43.9"
86 3.4"
50 2.0"
380 15.0" 57
2.2"
Interface
Input
POWER SUPPLY
115/230 VAC
GGA, GLL, MTW, RMA, RMC
1226 48.3"
MAST
MOUNTING CLAMP
5D-2V(L=3000)
875 34.5"
MINIMAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC
OS:
Windows 98, 2000, ME or XP
CPU:
Celeron 400 MHz or more
RAM:
64 MB or more
Resolution:
1024 x 768 pixels or more
Interconnection Diagram
Antenna
150-2CY006
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
EMC, Vibration,
Climatic: Complies with IEC 60945
EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard
1. Receiver Unit SU-281 1 unit
2. Antenna Unit 150-2CY006 1 unit
3. Installation Materials with
application software
1 set
Optional
1. Preamplifier SU-282
2. Antenna Unit (heavy duty) FAB-137T
GPS
Temperature
Indicator
Preamp
SU-282
Receiver Unit
SU-281
30 m max
USB
2 m
PC
Color Printer
INMARSAT
115/230 VAC
To be procured locally
Option
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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