
Vienna, 10 December 2024 – Schiebel, in collaboration with MDA Space, has
successfully demonstrated IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with
Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) capabilities
during a one-week intensive trial at the Foremost UAS Test Range in Western
Canada.
The successful integration of the IMSAR NSP radar system to the CAMCOPTER®
S-100 was completed ahead of schedule, with all radar electronics housed within the
antenna pod. The radar’s installed software allows for seamless mission planning,
enabling the operator to upload radar flight plans directly to the S-100 platform.
During the trial, the fully integrated system showcased its unique capabilities during
both day and night operations out to ranges exceeding 100 nm. The S-100, equipped
with the IMSAR NSP radar, Wescam’s MX-8 EO/IR sensor, a GPS Anti-Jam System
and an Automatic Identification System (AIS), successfully conducted a series of
simulated land and maritime tasks. The system provided high-resolution SAR imagery,
as well as Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) detections and tracks, all while
demonstrating its versatility in challenging weather conditions. This capability
highlights the IMSAR radar as a key sensor, enhancing the platform’s performance
and situational awareness in complex operational environments.
“The integration of IMSAR’s radar with the S-100, in combination with a powerful
EO/IR, significantly expands the platform’s surveillance and detection capabilities,
allowing for wide-area coverage at impressive distances in all weather conditions,”
said Neil Hunter, Head of Global Sales for Schiebel. “This trial underlines the
continuing operational effectiveness of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 as a multi-sensor
platform, capable of delivering actionable intelligence in real-time, day and night.”