Sensis to Supply Radar Upgrade for NATO’s Air Command and Control System
Sensis Technology Supports Single, Integrated Air Picture
throughout Europe
DEWITT, NY – August 11, 2004 – Sensis Corporation has been awarded a contract from Air Command Systems International (ACSI) to supply an upgrade and interface to Medium Power Radars (MPRs) as part of NATO’s Air Command and Control System (ACCS). ACCS will enable NATO’s European nations to integrate their air traffic control, surveillance, air mission control, and airspace management for a seamless, unified air command and control system. Sensis Corporation’s technology will provide the interface and functionality needed for integration of MPRs into the system.
The MPRs throughout Europe were deployed in the 1970s. As they have continued to age, the need for enhanced functionality through improved radar signal processing has become apparent. Further, the capability to obtain spare parts has become an increasing concern.
“Sensis’ radar signal processing and interface technology will enhance the functionality of the MPRs and extend their life-cycle, further supporting the seamless surveillance that is NATO’s objective,” said Patrick O’Connell, CEO, ThalesRaytheonSystems (ACSI).
Sensis’ initial activity will be to upgrade and interface an MPR in Italy and in Belgium, as part of the initial ACCS evaluation phase. This could be followed by the upgrade of up to 20 additional radars of various types as part of the integration of all NATO air defense radars into the ACCS network during the replication phase, scheduled to begin in 2006. For the upgrade and interface, Sensis will deploy its advanced signal processing technology in conjunction with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) data communications products. The upgrade will provide improved reliability, maintainability and performance, as well as a standard radar interface for the ACCS network.
“Sensis’ MPR upgrade and interface will help to alleviate the challenges posed by the coexistence of disparate national systems,” said Jud Gostin, President and CEO, Sensis Corporation. “Similar to our activity in The Netherlands, Norway and Denmark, our signal processor technology will result in improved radar performance and reliability, and our system interface will help to support the smooth integration into NATO’s ACCS.”
