SURFACE MOVEMENT
RADAR
SCANTER 5000 FOR AIRPORTS
Airport Surface Movement Radar
The SCANTER 5502/5602 Surface Movement Radar (SMR) is designed Embedded Tracker
to provide airport ground surveillance integrated as the non-cooperative Terma offers a knowledge-based embedded tracker automatically
primary sensor in an airport Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and adjusting the number of scans needed to initiate a track depending
Control System (A-SMGCS). on the local clutter density and how well a series of consecutive plots
describe a possible target trajectory.
The outstanding capabilities of the SCANTER 5502/5602 SMR ensure
reliable detection of very small targets and produce an overall clear, Enhanced SMR (eSMR)
high-resolution radar awareness of the coverage area, day and night and eSMR is an add-on to the well-known SMR application that supports
in all weather conditions. alignment of descending aircraft at parallel runways out to 9,600 m on
the final approach.
Frequency diversity and time diversity functionality further enhance the
probability of detection (PD), specifically for small targets, and improved eSMR enables detection and tracking of descending aircraft as well as
sector control reduces the risk of multi-path. non-transponder low-level unidentified flying objects around the airport.
It is a 2-in-1 solution not compromising the 60 RPM of an SMR, and
with detection and classification of various moving targets, incl. birds &
Product Characteristics wildlife within and above the aerodrome maneuvering area.
Solid State Radar Moreover, eSMR will help the ATC to overcome the surveillance
The use of solid state makes it possible to software define the transition challenge for final approach.
frequency over the full band (9.0-9.5 GHz) to avoid interference.
A well-known challenge of a modern airport is the primary and
Plot Extraction secondary radars not providing coverage below 2-300 m and the
As a unique feature the embedded plot extraction is performed in a update rate is 4 sec. These radars might also have a limited view to
signal processing board taking advantage of the full resolution of the the descending aircraft due to buildings or blind zones. A correlation
digital processed radar video. The associated plots may be correlated to in the A-SMGCS between the secondary radar and the SMR makes it
secondary information such as ADS-B. possible to transfer the label automatically and earlier.
Low Life Cycle Cost (LCC)
The SCANTER technology selected, the robust mechanical design, and
efficient temperature management ensure a long lifetime of the Solid
State Power Amplifier (SSPA) and a high reliability and LCC.
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Antenna Program SCANTER 5000 Series 5502 5602
The Terma SMR systems utilize line array antennas optimized for high Featuring
gain, low side-lobes, good weather penetration, and high reliability. The SMR ground surveillance, full coherence, frequency diversity,
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antennas come with Fan, Cosec2 or Inverse Cosec2 vertical beam shape time diversity
as appropriate for the individual airport. The combination of X-band and A-SMGCS integration • •
circular polarization is optimal for rain penetration in SMR applications Frequency
without need for introducing rain dependent compensations. An Anti- Software-defined frequencies within 9.0-9.5 GHz • •
Icing antenna is also available, preventing ice to build up on the antenna Up to 16 sub-bands • •
under certain weather conditions. Transmitter
50 W SSPA •
200 W SSPA •
Multi-sensor Operation
0-20 kW equivalent pulse power, programmable, also in sectors •
Radar coverage and resolution can be expanded by introducing 0-80 kW equivalent pulse power, programmable, also in sectors •
multiple sensors allowing for separate presentation or centralized com-
Receiver
pilation of composite images. Illumination from different angles and Digital sampling on IF, ≥ 140 dB amplitude span of signals handled • •
distances may enhance target discrimination. Otherwise, obstructed Range cell size: 3 m • •
areas can be included and unwanted effects from multi-path Range cell size: 1.5 m • •
propagation eliminated. Design
Open architecture, wall/bulkhead mounted, ruggedized housing • •
Based on the SCANTER Radar Technology External Interfaces
Terma has more than 70 years of experience in developing and Digital, Analogue, and IP network radar signals • •
manufacturing radars, and more than 2,500 radar systems are installed Control and monitoring via IP network/serial communication ports • •
worldwide. Terma provides radar sensors to Vessel Traffic Services Antennas
(VTS), Coastal Surveillance Radar (CS), and Surface Movement Radar 21’ high gain linear array, circularly polarized, fan, cosec2 or
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inverse cosec2, 60RPM
(SMR) segments. More than 85% of all major airports around the world
Embedded Tracking & Extraction
and 65% of all coastal shores rely on Terma’s sensor technology.
SMR plot extractor • •
SMR tracker • •
eSMR Surface •
eSMR Surface + Approach • •
Conformity
EUROCAE ED-116, IEC 60068, IEC 60529, IEC 61000,
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ITU-R SM 1541, ICAO 1987
• Standard • Add-on (optional) Specifications subject to change
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engineering and manufacturing skills. It is also about being able to apply these skills in the context
of our customers’ specific needs. Only through close collaboration and dialog can we deliver a level
of partnership and integration unmatched in the industry.
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