TIRA, Research radar facility in Wachtberg, Germany
The TIRA building contains a radar system protected by a dome structure measuring 47.5 meters in diameter and 54.5 meters in height.
The construction of TIRA began in 1965, leading to its first operational experiments in 1970 and initial satellite measurements in 1973.
The TIRA facility represents German engineering excellence through the Fraunhofer Society, contributing to radar technology development and space research.
The radar system incorporates a rotating parabolic mirror spanning 34 meters in diameter, capable of completing a full rotation in 15 seconds.
The radar installation maintains detailed observations of near-Earth satellites and orbital debris with a resolution capacity of 6.3 centimeters.
Location: Wachtberg
GPS coordinates: 50.61660,7.12960
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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