Fixed Site System, V.2.4.1F

The Silent Sentry™ Fixed Site System passively detects and tracks airborne objects in real-time, using a continuous wave technology that enables position and heading data to be updated eight times per second.  The rapid, real-time update provides enhanced situational awareness for air traffic controllers and others who need precise and accurate knowledge of aircraft in a given air space.

Coverage area of Silent Sentry receivers and illuminators.

Key Benefits

• Real-time, three dimensional tracking and visualization
• Updates 8 times per second
• Unaffected by weather conditions
• Low cost since no radio transmitters need to be purchased
• Low maintenance since there are no moving parts.

Characteristics

• Exploitation of continuous wave (CW) signals allow for high update rates,
• Complete airspace coverage (within system parameters),
• Local operations and controlled system access, and
• Expandable and scalable architecture.

The following types of aircraft can be tracked:

1. Conventional fixed-wing military, commercial, and civilian aircraft
2. Rotary wing aircraft (helicopters)
3. Drones, remotely piloted vehicles (RPV), and unmanned airborne vehicles (UAV)

Specifications

Performance of a mid-range configuration:

 Future Enhancement

• Target classification

 

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