Operating Manual

Installation
STORMQUANT SITE SURVEY CHECKLIST
The following items are considered by StormQuant representative during the
conduct of a site survey.
1. Locate the radar. Best radar location if multiple candidate sites are
available
Latitude ___ Longitude ___
Point of Reference if Lat/Long not available __________________
a. Choose highest site possible.
Altitude _____
b. Stay clear of man-made structures (buildings and power lines) and
local terrain (mountains, hills, trees) that may screen the radar
signals.
Obstruction
Distance
Azimuth
c. Frequency Interference Sources
Source
Type of Emission
Distance/Azimuth
d. Place on tall building.
• Make sure you are in clear area.
• Place close to middle of roof if possible (the edges act as a
shield against Interference, etc.).
• Do not place radar near other antennas.
• Suitable platform or tower for placement.
Platform/Tower Height: ____
• Existing lightning arrestment system (LARS) for lightning
suppression.