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Long-range radars turn up the volume

Article Abstract:

The ship-based long-range air search radar, also called volume search radar, is a prime sensor for maritime anti-air warfare (AAW) operations. It is designed to detect, identify and track air contacts at extended ranges and compile the tracks into a coherent air picture that can suppoprt force-wide picture compilation and dissemination, early threat warning and cueing for target indication and weapon engagement sensors. In Europe, Thomson-CSF's SMART-L and its S1850 derivative have become the long-rang radar of choice for future AAW combatants. In the US, Raytheon's AN/SPS-49 radar is the principal long-range two-dimensional air search radar for the Navy.

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APAR evaluation gets under way

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Hollandse Signaalapparaten BV's next-generation Active Phased-Array Radar (APAR) is set to undergo extensive testing at the Royal Netherland Navy's (RNLN) testing facility in Fort Efrins, Den Helder, the Netherlands. The multifunction APAR is the major component of the Anti-Air Warfare System of the Dutch LCF and German Type 124 frigates. The installation of the single array Engineering Model at the RNLN facility was accomplished in Jan 2000.

Netherlands, Thomson-CSF Signaal

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Small ship radars scan broader horizons

Article Abstract:

The market trends for surveillance radars for smaller surface combatants, which are increasingly sophisticated and are able to deliver enhanced results, are examined. Three dimensional (3-D), multi-mode radars, which have the ability to perform medium-range surveillance, tracking and target indication, are required to meet current operational demands.

Usage, Surveillance radar

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