EMSS Overview
The DRS Extended Mast Surveillance System utilizes the capabilities of the exMHR radar system on a self-contained trailer platform, incorporating an extendable mast to establish a higher vantage point and extend the radar detection range. The exMHR is an S-Band, Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar providing the performance, accuracy, and target sample rate required for Cruise Missile Detection and long-range Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (CRAM) missions. This performance can also be applied in Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) by utilizing optimized software-defined configurations.
The extendable mast provides the radar a higher vantage point relative to the horizon to fully utilize the exMHR detection range and maximize performance. This is critical for all Cruise Missile Detection, CRAM, and C-UAS missions. The trailer-based system contains all necessary data and power systems to support radar operation and allow for rapid deployment with minimal personnel and resource workload. Additional features that can be incorporated with this system include AI-based track processing and wireless radio communication to allow for long distance data transmission. All features of the Extended Mast Surveillance System are designed to maximize the utilization of the exMHR radar in a compact, self-contained mobile platform.
Operational Missions
Key Features
- High doppler resolution that provides fast, accurate threat detection and classification. Software defined with Adaptive Beam Forming to operate in multiple mission-spaces.
- Fast volume scan coverage for high target sampling rates.
- Rapidly deployable platform includes self-contained power & data systems to provide full infrastructure to deploy & operate long range exMHR radar.
- Configurable interfaces allow for expansion of additional sensor suites and capabilities on to trailer based platform, such as wireless data transmission.
Main Advantages
- Automated target detection & improved multipath mitigation through signal processing & algorithms
- Handles hundreds of targets through Track While Search.
- Passive cooling reduces integration complexity and eliminates the need for ancillary cooling systems.
- Radar identification capabilities are enhanced with AI-based track processing.
- Software configurable radar system can be optimized for a variety of mission requirements.
Radar Specifications
Configurable, Software Defined Radar
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 20 KW (estimated – additional details provided upon request for integration planning) |
| Dimensions | Width: 246.38, Length: 548.80, Height: 347.06 |
| Weight | 6,000 kg |
Maximum Detection Ranges
| Threat | Detection Range |
|---|---|
| Nano UAV | 18 Km |
| Medium-Size UAV | 80 Km |
| Heavy Transport Aircraft | 200 Km |
| Fighter | 110 Km |
| Fighter-Low RCS | 60 Km |
| Utility Helicopter | 80 Km |
| Light / Medium Mortar / Short Range Rocket | 18 Km |
| Heavy Mortar | 20 Km |
| Direct- Attack Rocket / Missile | 24 Km |
| Vehicles & Medium Size Vessels | 80 Km |
| Large Vessels | 130 Km |
