HENSOLDT wins contract for ATC radar from Canadian company SkyAlyne

This radar is the latest version of the ATC radars used at six Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) locations and will enhance air safety of Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) operations. The FAcT program covers ab-initio training of Royal Canadian Air Force Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators, including the use of simulators and aircraft.

The primary radar of the ASR-NG features a special signal processing technology for wide-area air surveillance and for suppressing false signals, including those from wind turbines. Where, for example, previous generation radars have been dazzled and confused by the radar returns from wind farms, the processing within the ASR-NG provides safe air tracking despite the obstacles. Additionally, ASR-NG delivers excellent detection performance covering different aircraft sizes and aircraft travelling at different speeds in close proximity to one another. Together, these improvements reduce the risk of incidents and increase flight safety for all aircraft under control.

The 3D-capable radar thus enables the safe guidance of all aircraft within a radius of more than 200 kilometres and up to altitudes of 50,000 feet. The MSSR 2000 I secondary radar integrated in the ASR-NG ensures automatic identification of aircraft that identify themselves via transponder signals. It works according to the ‘Mode S’ air traffic control standard, which further improves aircraft identification queries.

“Our ASR-NG offers the highest possible level of safety for air travellers by combining primary and secondary radar,” says Peter Schlote, Head of Radar & EW Division at HENSOLDT. “We are delighted that our radar system supports Canada’s needs.”