The FISH EAGLE 970 is transportable, land-based, continuous scanning surveillance radar optimised for coastal surveillance applications. It shares radar and processing technology with the SPIDER 940.
It is a member of the 900 StealthRad product family of low cost, lightweight, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radars. The low transmitted power levels of the StealthRad family inherently increase reliability and reduce component cost, providing a costeffective solution for short-range radars. The low LPI element makes them ideal for covert operations.
The FISH EAGLE 970 consists of a self-contained operator control cabin and a separately deployable antenna mast. The control cabin is equipped with an operator's terminal and control unit, processor and drive electronic units, a power generator and environmental management systems. The deployable mast houses the radar sensor assembly including antenna assembly and radar electronics, rotator assembly and mast assembly. The antenna mast can be extended with the aid of an electrical winch system and is available in a 5 m and a 15 m configuration.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Coastal surveillance
Marine management
Monitoring of coastal traffic (both sea and air)
Monitoring of activities on inland lakes
MODE OF OPERATION
Continuous scanning surveillance. The unique architecture of the StealthRad continuous scanning surveillance radars allows them to be optimised for both surface and air targets at the same time. This enables the StealthRad to be deployed in littoral situations as well as on inland water areas, where it can serve in both the air surveillance and surface surveillance role.
SYSTEM FEATURES
Transportable
Local and remote (via wire or wireless network) operation
Data distribution to a regional control centre
Can serve as a local area control center
Autonomous operation
Geolocation and North alignment
Detection and tracking of both air and surface targets simultaneously
Table 1: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic
Description
Frequency band
I / J Band
Transmit power
20 Watt
Antenna size
3.5 m
Antenna tilt range
-10° to +10°
Instrumented range
40 km
Scan rate
15 RPM
Range accuracy
8 m
Azimuth accuracy
inherent accuracy better than 0.1º dependent on mast stability
