Roke | Radar

Radar Modelling	Minimise the cost and technical risk associated with the development of complex radar systems by simulating the radar and its operating environment. Modelling, assessment and validation of phased array radar designs Terminal engagement and radar fuze simulation Real time radar and environment simulation Radar performance and evaluation simulation PHASAR - Phased Array Simulation for Adaptive Radar
Microwave Imaging	Design and development of safe, reliable, and low-cost non-intrusive microwave imaging sensors for defence, security, and medical applications. Microwave Imaging Sensors
Millimetre Wave	Designs for the automotive market (we have developed technology for Automatic Cruise Control systems) and short-range wide beamwidth sensors which provide 360° detection around a vehicle. With over 18 years experience we offer: Semiconductor independent system design Rapid access to hardware (e.g. for feasibility studies) Civil technology for defence applications Designs for reduced costs for commercial products. The Miniature Radar Altimeter is our own product development for the aviation market where it seen particular success on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Radar Systems	Our contribution to large radar programmes includes the development of one-off prototype radars, such as the RCS measurement radars used on test ranges, through to specialist input in key technology areas. Design - Independent advice on all aspects of radar system design, especially electronic protection measures (EPM). Modelling - Access to state of the art modelling capabilities to prove designs before build. Subsystems - Subsystem products or designs for low cost in manufacture, such as RF subsystems, FPGA based processing, waveform and signal exciter subsystems and real time software. Test & Measurement - Special-to-type test and measurement equipment for system proving (e.g. false target generators, jammers, high data rate data loggers). Example Enhancing Radar Performance
Passive Sensing and Imaging	Application of passive sensing techniques using both radiometry and passive radars - an example of which is a system developed to detect illegal immigrants stowed away in commercial vehicles. This is just one example of the power of this technology where many other application areas exist. Real time passive imaging systems operating from low microwave frequencies through to THz. Civil telecoms waveforms, as well as other radar waveforms of opportunity. Radiometry and passive radar modelling tools to de-risk development programmes by predicting final system design performance.
Miniature Sensors and Fuzing	Development of low cost fuzing solutions using COTS RF technology. Our 28 years experience has also been used in civil programmes, where our millimetre and microwave seekers have been used for automotive long range radars.

PHASAR
Phased Array Simulation for Adaptive Radar	A platform for analysing system performance, it was created to reduce the technical and cost risk of complex radar and radio communication system designs before they are converted into hardware. PHASAR Datasheet

Epsilon™
Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis	An analysis tool which provides support for radar system modelling. It allows a designer to evaluate the Radar Signature of his design and to investigate how that signature relates to the shape and orientation of the design. Epsilon™ Product Information

ARTIST Programme

Our involvement in the ARTIST programme benefits from our 23 years experience in the suppression of interference / jamming required for digital adaptive beamforming subsystems of modern phased array radar systems. As a result of our successful contribution to adaptive beamforming technology we have entered into a teaming agreement with BAE and QinetiQ to work on this joint UK / US Navy phased array research programme.

SAMPSON Radar

Royal Navy Type 45

Roke Manor Research - in conjunction with BAE SYSTEMS - was instrumental in the development of the SAMPSON multi-function radar. SAMPSON is a fundamental part of the advanced air defence system for the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers.

SAMPSON Radar
Our contribution to the world's first active S-band phased array naval radar

Papers

Ultra-Wideband 3-Dimensional Imaging
Evaluation of Commercially Available SiC MESFETs for Phased Array Radar Applications
Presented at International Symposium on EDMO Applications 2002, Manchester, UK

Radar

ARTIST Programme

SAMPSON Radar

Royal Navy Type 45

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