Radar at Manchester
 

Hi folks, quick question relating to the "marine-esque" radar which sits on top of the control tower at Manchester (EGCC) - what is it's purpose? I was under the impression that the larger radar which is close to the AVP was the main radar - or is one a primary and the other a secondary? Perhaps even a weather radar?

Many thanks!!

I think you find that this is the ground movements radar which keep an eye on aircraft and vehicle movements on the ground in restricted areas.
I am sure that when someone from the relevant of ATC or ground movement/ops
reads this they will be able to give a much better report


Ian

The correct term is "Surface Movement Radar", and yes, its function is to heep an eye on moving objects, both a/c and vehicles. The Radar head near the AVP [The Watchman] is a longer range Radar used by approach to vector a/c onto finals.
Hope this helps

Thanks for the quick answers, they're much appreciated!

manch radar
 

CMM
the large radar aerial by the avp is for primary radar and the rectangular aerial on top of it, is the secondary radar aerial