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MODE S MONOPULSE SURVEILLANCE RADAR
September-2017
INDRA SOLUTION FOR MSSR MODE S
OVERVIEW
• New generation of Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR)
• More than 40 years of experience
• Contrasted functionality, improving reliability, maintainability
• Worldwide installed (more than 200 installations)
• Complies with all international standards
• Faces future needs
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INDRA SOLUTION FOR MSSR MODE S
CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE
• Co-mounted
• Stand-alone (both transportable or fixed)
INTEGRAL SOLUTIONS PROPOSED
• Analysis of the necessities
• Coverage and site analysis
• Requirements definition
• Sensors manufacturing
• Project management
• Installation & Civil works
• Commissioning & Optimization
• Maintenance
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INDRA SOLUTION FOR MSSR MODE S
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INDRA SOLUTION FOR PSR S-BAND + MSSR MODE S
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INDRA SOLUTION FOR MSSR MODE S Stand-alone configuration
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INDRA SOLUTION FOR MSSR MODE S Co-mounted with 3D L-Band PSR
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INDRA SOLUTION FOR MSSR MODE S Co-mounted with S-Band PSR
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION
HIGHEST DUTY CYCLE SOLID STATE MODE S TRANSMITTER :
HIGH DUTY
CYCLE MODE S
• Peaks of 65% over 2.4 ms periods (Eurocontrol requires 63.7%)
TRANSMITTER • More than 6.57% continuously (Eurocontrol requires 5%)
TARGETS ARE ACQUIRED AND REPORTED TO ATC IN THE FIRST SCAN
EARLY • Digital Video Processing based on very high density FPGA
ACQUISITION
OF TARGETS • Powerful in airport areas (for departures)
TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT ABLE TO PERFORM TESTS REMOTELY
TEST AND • Replies and target generation in RF level
SUPERVISION
UNIT • Measurement of interrogator signals.
• Continuous Wave generation.
• Maintenance costs reduction
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION
HIGHEST
TARGET HIGH DENSITY TRAFFIC SUPPORTED
CAPACITY • More than 1080 targets per scan (Eurocontrol requires 900)
HIGHEST RANGE IN THE MARKET WORKING IN ENHANCED MODE S
HIGHEST
COVERAGE • Adaptive mode S Interrogation schedule
ACHIEVED
• Allowing the highest range (256 NM) working at 15 rpm
MSSR-S SYSTEM WITH ADS-B RECEPTION AND PROCESSING CAPABILITIES
ADS-B • Delivers ASTERIX 021 dataflow
INTEGRATED
• Improved performances and benefits in MSSR operation
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION FULLY DIGITAL RECEIVER
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION FULLY DIGITAL RECEIVER
MOST
ACCURATE
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
DIGITAL RX
• Sensitivity and accuracy of the monopulse detector
CHAIN • Fully digital process is achieved
• No down-conversions adding noise to the signal
DIRECT
1090MHz
• No intermediate frequency losing information
SAMPLING
BETTER DETECTION PERFORMANCE AND ACCURACY OVER LONG DISTANCES (>200NM)
BETTER • Substantial improvement in the signal / noise ratio
COVERAGE • Higher sensibility of the unit
• Extended dynamical range
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION FULLY DIGITAL RECEIVER
NO ANALOG
COMPONENTS
INCREASED RELIABILITY AND ROBUSTNESS
RELIABILITY &
ROBUSTNESS • Whole digital Rx chain (no analog components)
• Free spare capability for future upgrade
ENHANCED • Improved BIT mechanisms (noise floor, channels matching)
PROCESSING
CAPABILITIES
LESS MAINTENANCE, LOWER OPERATING COSTS
SIMPLIFIYING • Complete supervision and adjustments by means of CMS
MAINTENANCE
ACTIVITIES
• Automatic detection & solving of installation troubles
• Amplitude and phase mismatches in the RF cables
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION
ADS-B integrated in the MSSR
(SMART INTEGRATION)
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION
ADS-B integrated in the MSSR
(SMART INTEGRATION)
SECTORIZED ANTENNA CONFIGURATION
SECTORIZED
ANTENNAS
• Better gain and coverage
• Sectorized antennas for 360º coverage
SAME INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE ADS-B AND RADAR DATA
MORE IN THE
SAME
• Different or same dataflow for reports (AST CAT021)
• Sharing energy system, communications and other infrastructures
• Implementation costs are reduced significantly
EASY
INSTALLATION
THE DESIGN ALLOWS THE SYSTEM TO BE EASILY INSTALLED IN ALL THE CONFIGURATIONS
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MSSR MODE S - BENEFITS OF INDRA SOLUTION
ADS-B integrated in the MSSR
(SMART INTEGRATION)
BEST ADS-B BEST ADS-B DETECTION PERFORMANCES IN VERY LONG DISTANCES (>250NM)
COVERAGE
ADS-B INFORMATION TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCES OF MSSR SYSTEM
• Reduction of cone of silence
ADS-B & • Mode S target detection on-ground (passive acquisition)
MSSR
SINERGIES • Supports surveillance while MSSR maintenance tasks
• Reflection process improvement
CONE OF
SILENCE
REDUCTION
SUPPORTS II/SI
MODE S REFLECTION AND MORE…
MAINTENANCE CONFLICTS
DETECTION PROCESS
ACTIVITIES ON DETECTION&
ON-GROUND IMPROVEMENT
LVA MITIGATION
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MSSR MODE S - ADS-B COMPONENTS INTEGRATED
ADS-B integrated in the MSSR
(SMART INTEGRATION)
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MSSR MODE S - TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS)
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2
ADS-B
DISTRIBUTION
RF SWITCH
UNIT
TRANSMITTER
& TRA
TRANSMITTER
POWER
SUPPLY
ADS-B
RECEIVER
DIGITAL MODE S
RECCEIVER EXTRACTOR
UNITS
ADS-B
NTP MASTER EXTRACTOR
CLOCK AND COMMS
TEST AND
SWITCHES SUPERVISION
UNIT
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MSSR MODE S - TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS)
Σ Σ
Ω RF Ω
Δ SWITCH Δ
Σ Ω Δ
UPA
Σ Ω Δ
TX Channel UTS-20/S TX Channel
1 2
Synchronization signals
(TRG, VBR, ACP, ARP)
MEX MEX
Channel 1 Channel 2
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MSSR MODE S - TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS)
TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS) IS DESIGNED TO CHECK THE CORRECT
OPERATION OF THE INTERROGATOR IN MAINTENANCE STATE
LOCAL AND REMOTE SUPERVISION OF MODE S STATION PERFORMANCES
LOCAL & • By means of CMS
REMOTE
• Minimizes works, manpower, travels…
TEST AND MEASURES ARE PERFORMED IN AN AUTOMATIC WAY AUTOMATIC
• Minimal intervention from operator
SIMPLIFIES
SIMPLIFIES MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
• Minimizing human errors
ENHANCES THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ENHANCE
MAINTENANCE
• More tests available
• Repetition
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MSSR MODE S - TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS)
TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS) IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR MSSR
FULLY INTEGRATED
INTEGRATED • With both interrogator channels
• In the Control and monitoring (Local and remote)
COST REDUCTION IN TERMS OF
COST
REDUCTION • Number of test equipments required
• Manpower
WHOLE TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION CHAINS ARE VERIFIED
WHOLE
VERIFICATION • Interrogations analysis
• Replies injection
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MSSR MODE S - TEST AND SUPERVISION UNIT (UTS)
UTS PERFORMS TESTS IN SEVERAL WAYS
• Reply Generation.
• Target Generation.
• Target Pattern Generation.
• Measures.
• Continuous Wave.
RECEIVES AND INJECTS SIGNALS IN RF THROUGH THE SWITCH UNIT
• Main channel is connected to antenna
• Maintenance channel is tested
REMOTE SUPERVISION OF MODE S STATION PERFORMANCES
• From remote locations (by means of CMS)
• Minimizes maintenance activities
• Reduces maintenance costs.
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RADAR DISPLAY MONITOR
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RADAR DISPLAY MONITOR
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RADAR DISPLAY MONITOR
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RADAR DISPLAY MONITOR
ADVANCED GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT
• Full Earth terrain coverage by NASA SRTM Elevation Maps
• High plot tracking capacity (up to 3000 plots simultaneously)
• List of the Mode S aircraft under surveillance
• ASTERIX Multicategory support
• Recording and playback capabilities
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CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM (CMS)
ALL SENSORS INTEGRATED IN THE SAME APPLICATION
STATION IS FULLY CONTROLLED FROM BOTH LOCAL AND REMOTE POSITIONS
• Switch between operational states and modes
• (Re-) configure the equipment
• Obtain the current system status.
• Perform diagnostics, tests and other maintenance tasks.
• Retrieve logged data
• Access protection (user and passwords)
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CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM (CMS)
PRESENTED IN A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
• User-friendly and intuitive interface
• Synoptic and physical diagrams in real time
• Color-code for status summary
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CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM (CMS)
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RADAR REFERENCES
MORE THAN 200 MSSR MODE S SYSTEMS
CONTRACTED WORLDWIDE
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RADAR REFERENCES Turkey
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RADAR REFERENCES Romania
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RADAR REFERENCES Costa Rica
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RADAR REFERENCES Croatia
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RADAR REFERENCES Mongolia
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RADAR REFERENCES Spain
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RADAR REFERENCES Australia
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