New remote-controlled radar technology is now available in Europe that will boost security onboard ships.
Triskav’s radar system comprises an independent radar emitter/receiver and a main radar control-room.
“The remote controlled radar unit ( the emitter and receiver) is able to detect illegal activities, as well as to prevent risk of fires, floods, etc. The new radar technology permits to detect small size targets, as animals, cars, etc. and to control over 100 targets simultaneously,” said Triskav.
The remote radar unit is linked to the main control room by satellite/4G dual communication system.
Target echo is analysed, providing operators with speed, and direction information. All echoes parameters will be recorded in case of needs for extra analysis.
18km surveillance range
The radar system could be installed on a marine platform to control sea areas with a standard surveillance range of approximately 18km. One operator, in a large size control room, is able to follow up to 5/6 remote radar units.
Multiple units are expected to be operative in a short time in order to survey and to protect the marine border of a north African nation.
The land installation required a small size surface of approx 20 x 20 m only, just to install the main 20’ container, the 24 m radar antenna, the solar panels , the wind power generator and the antennas providing for the data link connecting the remote radar unit as well as the TV cameras, to the main radar control room.
The standard radar control range of 18 Km could be increased up to 50km by installing the radar antenna on a proper land elevation.
By Rebecca Jeffrey
