Multi-Mode SDR Radar Platform

Supported Modes & Domains

• Ability to cover multiple domains: air, ground, maritime. Example: the Blighter A800 Mk 2 supports air, ground & coastline surveillance in one unit.

• Modes such as SAR, MTI (moving target indicator), GMTI, air‑search, UAS/Drone detection. Example: IMSAR NSP‑2 supports SAR/MTI ground & maritime missions.

Software‑Defined Architecture & Upgradability

• SDR front end allowing different waveforms (FMCW, pulse‑Doppler, chirp radar), reconfigurable in software. Example: the multi‑channel ultra‑broadband SDR platform from Nxbeam supports radar waveforms up to 1 GHz bandwidth.

• Firmware & software updates, open interfaces, SDKs for integration. Example: A800 Mk 2 provides SDK for integration.

Sensor & Antenna Technology

• AESA (active electronically scanned array) or e‑scan antennas for rapid beam steering and multiple simultaneous beams. Example: the DRS MHR uses AESA and software‑defined operation.

• Wide bandwidth, multiple receive/transmit channels, high‑performance front ends.

Data & Integration Interfaces

• Standard interfaces: Ethernet, fibre, RS‑232/422, I/O discrete. Enables integration with C2 systems, PSIM, sensor fusion. Example: A800 Mk 2 uses encrypted Gigabit Ethernet and optical fibre.

• Data‑product support: track data, video feeds, radar outputs, metadata. Example: NSP series supports KML, Complex NITF, etc.

Operation & Environmental Specs

• Ruggedisation: operating temp range, IP rating, shock/vibration compliance. Example: A800 Mk 2 supports ‑32 °C to +65 °C, IP66.

• Power consumption, size/weight (especially for mobile/vehicle deployments). Example: MHR <30kg, 320 W average.

Performance Metrics & Threat Handling

• Detection range, resolution, ability to detect small/low RCS/unmanned systems. Example: A800 Mk 2 nano‑quad detection to ~3 km, winged drone to ~7 km.