OPTIMARE SLAR Side-Looking Airborne Radar

Product catalog summary

Overview
The OPTIMARE SLAR is a side-looking airborne radar designed for wide-swath radar imaging in maritime observation. It operates in the X-band frequency and is capable of penetrating clouds, making it suitable for both day and night operations. The radar is primarily used for mapping the sea surface to detect oil spills, vessels, and wakes.

Applications

Long-range detection of oil spills
Detection of maritime targets
Surveillance of fishing activities
Detection and mapping of speed boat wakes

Specifications
Mechanical Properties

Antenna Dimensions: 3314 mm x 74 mm x 150 mm
Transceiver Dimensions: 405 mm x 379 mm x 146 mm
Mass: Antenna - 16 kg (2 required per system), Transceiver - 13 kg

Electrical Properties

Current Consumption: Max. 7A at 28 VDC
Voltage: 28 VDC nominal (range 20 VDC - 31.5 VDC)

Operational Properties

Altitude of Operation: Typically 1,000 ft to 6,000 ft

Radiative/Imaging Properties

Frequency: 9.41 GHz ± 0.03 GHz
Half Power Beam Width: Azimuth - 0.75°, Elevation - 15.0°
Antenna Gain: > 32 dBi
Scanning Method: Across-track scanning

Communication/Interface

Ethernet (copper/fiber-optic)

Qualification

Qualified according to RTCA/DO-160G standards

Additional Information
The OPTIMARE SLAR is part of the Aerodata Group and is available as a stand-alone instrument or as part of the AERODATA/OPTIMARE OctoPod. It is recognized for its lightweight design and superior performance, maintaining a leading position in modern airborne maritime surveillance systems.

Catalog excerpts

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OPTIMARE SLAR Side-Looking Airborne Radar APPLICATION • ong-range detection of oil spills L • etection of maritime targets D • urveillance of fishing activities S • Detection & mapping of speed boat wakes A Member of Aerodata Group Wide-swath radar imaging for airborne maritime observation The OPTIMARE SLAR is a cloud-penetrating imaging X-band radar for day & night airborne maritime observation. Assuming sufficient aircraft altitude the OPTIMARE SLAR can have a swath width of more than 120 kilometers. The sensor is used for mapping the sea surface with regard to oil spills, vessels, wakes and many more. Its well-proven imaging capabilities are ideally suited to support situational awareness and is often used to complement the discrete target information provided by search radars, automatic identification systems and direction finders. Moreover, SLAR has been the standard and prime technique for airborne oil spill surveillance since several decades. The lightweight OPTIMARE SLAR with its outstanding performance and its unique ultra-thin antenna design maintains a superior position and is the SLAR solution of choice for a modern airborne maritime surveillance system. The OPTIMARE SLAR is available both as stand-alone instrument and as integral part of the AERODATA/OPTIMARE OctoPod. Wide-area surveillance using SLAR SLAR image of an oil spill

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