Naval radars set to work onboard Australia’s ANZAC frigate
Anschütz is supplying advanced naval navigation radars for eight ANZAC-class frigates and additional land-based test facilities as part of the Australian Royal Navy modernisation programme.
The radar systems combine powerful transceivers from Terma and Naval Radar NX applications from Anschütz on custom-made, ruggedised consoles. The naval radars extend the classic IMO navigational radar to another level with enhanced situational awareness, enabling customers to operate any radar-related task from navigation to mission.
From an intuitive user interface, the Naval Radar NX application provides operators with a clear and precise radar picture created using patented clutter suppression and filtering technology. Furthermore, it offers advanced target tracking and management of navigational and tactical targets. Beyond collision avoidance, the Naval Radar NX presents tactical features like alarm zone monitoring, formation manager, helicopter guidance, or video merge. The application is flexible and can be adapted to customer-specific use cases.
“We are pleased to have established a trusted and successful relationship with our Australian partners and the Royal Australian Navy with the successful setting-to-work”, said Michael DePlonty, Lead System Engineer for the ANZAC naval radar programme at Anschütz. “Our customers are impressed by the benefits our naval radars offer in terms of performance and tactical functions.”
In addition to supplying the radar systems, Anschütz’s also provides customised development, system integration, documentation and training.
“The training was well received”, commented Dave Hardy of BAE Systems Australia, who is the contractor for radar systems in the ANZAC-class modernisation programme. “Trainees also commented they thought the Anschütz console was easier to navigate with a more logical setup over other consoles they had experienced. “
As a local partner, the Australian company JEDS will conduct maintenance trainings for and do maintenance on the ANZAC naval radar systems.
