Introduction to AN/TPQ-36/37 Radar Upgrade. Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2011

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1 Introduction to AN/TPQ-36/37 Radar Upgrade Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2011

2 Content Introduction Enhancements Existing/New Configuration (AN/TPQ-36) Man Machine Interface (MMI) Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Comparison Table AN/TPQ-37

3 Introduction Intersoft Electronics offers many field-proven Radar Upgrade solutions and the AN/TPQ-36 is no exception. Whilst some companies offer solutions to obsolescence, Intersoft Electronics offers true system enhancements in addition to addressing obsolescence issues. As such, our AN/TPQ-36 upgrade solution provides the following benefits: 1. Service Life Extension and maintenance tools Elimination of the existing Shelter Truck (reduction of spare parts) 3. Enhanced Performance of the radar (better accuracy) 4. Improved Safety for operations 5. Improved Control, Monitoring and Display User features 6. Real-life Operational Test and Evaluation 2.

4 Enhancements The OCG Shelter is replaced entirely with: a new Radar Upgrade Processor (RUP) located inside Trailer a ruggedised Man Machine Interface (MMI) or remote large screen workstation Improved Auto Terrain Following capabilities Improved ballistics calculations with incorporation of meteorological data Extractor/CAM solution on LAN Additional tools for antenna maintenance incorporated

5 Enhancements Weapon network integrations Possibility to learn new weapons based on RAW recordings Freuency Sharing to enable multi-radar mode Real-life Operational, Test and Evaluation (OT&E) capability through use of Radar Target Generator (RTG698) and Tower Track

6 Existing Configuration No Longer Reuired

7 New Configuration Radar Upgrade Processor (RUP) Man Machine Interface (MMI)

8 RUP (TPA909/TPR992) Radar Upgrade Processor (RUP) consists of: TPA909 - Analyser TPR992 - Receiver

9 RUP Architecture RUP TPR992 IF Signals I/Q Receiver I/Q Video TPA909 Digital Signals Analog Signals USB I/O Interface Digital Board Embedded Computer Serial Watchdog TCP/IP Network

10 RUP (TPA909/TPR992) MMI Interface Data Signals IF/COHO Signals

11 MMI Features Input from GeoTIFF, DTED and MetCM Radar Configuration Data Radar Name ID (Important for multi-radar mode) Start/Stop Range and Azimuth Alignment settings Freuency, IPP, etc Operator controllable Search Fence Threat Zones, Markers Action/Status Logging, RAW and Stream recording Multi-radar Mode

12 Zones and Markers Fence Zone (Black area) Threat Zone (Red area) Zones Threat Zone utilises an intelligent PRF and scan time to improve accuracy and Probability of Detection Markers Key Data Radar Location

13 Radar Configuration Key Radar Alignment and Search Window Parameters All can be preset before deployment

14 System Readiness System Power On Point Crosshairs to PTL Press Align 2 Men, 15 Minutes to go Operational

15 Priority Sectors Optional: Priority sectors within the main search fence if the fence is >90 degrees All can be preset before deployment

16 Radar Controls Radar Configuration Radar Controls Background Manager Video Window Trailer Status Automatic Terrain Follower System Power On Transmitter Reset High Voltage On Radiate Target Information

17 Operational View Example Track showing POO and POI POI Zoom

18 Replay Mode Example Trajectory Display in Google Earth in Replay Mode Record and Playback allows for Training and Post-Operational analysis

19 OT&E Euipment Radar Target Generator (RTG) Tower Track

20 OT&E Configuration PC with controlling SW Up-Down conversion Radar Under Test Motor controller TIX Digital Delay Line RTG Tower Track PC, remote LAN control

21 Comparison Table DESCRIPTION Shelter Operator Location CURRENT Shelter contains Computer, Weapons Location Unit (WLU), Radar Buffer, Synchroniser, B-Scope, Signal Processor, Magnetic Tape Unit and Clock Distribution Shelter removed. New Signal Processor mounted in 600x200x120mm housing within Trailer and Display is a Ruggedised laptop. Collocated with 40/50m cables LAN to any location Preventative and Corrective Subject to local reuirements and system integrity maintenance Logistics costs IE UPGRADE BENEFITS Reduced through elimination of Trailer Reduced Transportation, Reduced Spares Reduced Repairs Reduced maintenance with elimination of the Shelter Improved reliability through replacement of obsolete components Less Transport vehicles and associated costs Safety for Personnel Improved remote operations visibility Improved reliability Improved availability Reduced man power reuirements for maintenance Significant cost savings

22 Comparison Table DESCRIPTION Set Up and Alignment Display Radar Configuration ATF CURRENT 5 men, 20 minutes Drums, B-scope IE UPGRADE ½ man power, system ready timeframe reduced to 15 minutes Imported GeoTiff, DTED and MetCM data, 3D trajectory with Origin and Impact zones, programmable Friend and Hostile zones, programmable marker and track preferences. Lat/Long/Alt for Radar and PTL, Elevation mask, Target Mask ID Fixed Elevation across search Programmable elevations fence across search fence BENEFITS Reduced man-power reuirements Faster deployment readiness Greater operational usability Introduction of modern tools Improved operational control and visibility

23 Comparison Table DESCRIPTION CURRENT IE UPGRADE BENEFITS Detection range 24Km Increased 50% Impact prediction accuracy 0.4% at 10Km Increased Recording Not available Continuous Raw and Data recordings for playback Multi-radar mode Not available Weapon ID Fixed Incorporated to allow networking of multiple systems Programmable profiles for new weapon types Training Tools Incorporation of Radar Target Generator and Tower Track Greater operational visibility Improved operational outcomes Improved training capability through playback of recorded data Provides expansion on current operational capabilities Greater operational usability Real RF trajectory input to provide ideal operator training in the operational environment Can provide all threat type profiles

24 AN/TPQ-37 Shelter hardware is compatible to the AN/TPQ-36 Preliminary design in discussion for differences in Trailer Further access for measurement and documentation reuired to further development to realise the product

25 Thank You For Your Time Thank You For Your Time