Schiebel, in partnership with MDA Space, has successfully showcased the NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) from IMSAR, featuring Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) capabilities, during an intensive week-long trial at the Foremost UAS Test Range in Western Canada.
The integration of the IMSAR NSP radar system with the CAMCOPTER® S-100 was completed ahead of schedule, with all radar electronics contained within the antenna pod. The installed software enables straightforward mission planning, allowing operators to upload radar flight plans directly to the S-100 platform.
Throughout the trial, the fully integrated system demonstrated its distinctive capabilities during both day and night operations, achieving ranges over 100 nautical miles. The S-100, outfitted with the IMSAR NSP radar, Wescam’s MX-8 EO/IR sensor, a GPS Anti-Jam System, and an Automatic Identification System (AIS), executed a series of simulated land and maritime missions. The system delivered high-resolution SAR imagery, along with GMTI detections and tracking, all while showcasing its adaptability in challenging weather conditions. This highlights the IMSAR radar as a crucial sensor, enhancing the platform’s performance and situational awareness in complex operational scenarios.
“The integration of IMSAR’s radar with the S-100, combined with a robust EO/IR sensor, greatly enhances the platform’s surveillance and detection capabilities, enabling extensive area coverage at impressive distances in all weather conditions,” stated Neil Hunter, Head of Global Sales for Schiebel. « This trial underscores the enduring operational effectiveness of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 as a multi-sensor platform, capable of providing actionable intelligence in real-time, day and night.”
