ALTAS - Advanced Laser Threat Alerting System

Capabilities

ALTAS-2Q

In-time warning with low FAR against LRF and LTD
Multiple simultaneous detection and tracking of up to 4 threats
High reliability due to low numbers of LRUs (MTBF)
Low weight
Best angle accuracy in azimuth of the market

ALTAS-2QB

In-time warning with low FAR against LRF, LTD and LBR
Multiple simultaneous detection and tracking of up to 4 LRF / LTD and 1 LBR laser threats
High reliability due to low numbers of LRUs
Low weight (2 sensor heads only, with integrated processing unit)
Best angle accuracy in azimuth of the market

Description

The ALTAS laser warning systems comprises passive systems that are designed to detect, track and warn of hostile laser sources aiming at the platform. ALTAS permits easy installation and integration on all airborne military platforms.

Configurations

ALTAS-2Q

detects laser range finders and laser target designators.
delivers all parameters required to initiate relevant countermeasures.
can be easily integrated into higher level electronic warfare suites using standard interfaces

ALTAS-2QB

ALTAS-2QB detects laser range finders, laser target designators and laser beamriders and delivers all parameters required to initiate relevant countermeasures.

Features

Detection of laser sources from laser range finders (LRF) and laser target designators (LTD) with a very high angle accuracy
Easy integration into existing and future electronic warfare suites using standard interfaces
Identification of laser type via library
Minimum integration effort and space requirements; processing is performed within the sensor heads (no separate processing unit)
Minimum maintenance
For ALTAS-2QB: High sensitivity to the detection of laser beam rider sources allows in-time warning for countermeasures

Main Benefits

ALTAS is a combat proven, reliable system in service with nations across the globe. HENSOLDT's laser warners are in service on helicopters and small transport aircraft with different customers worldwide. Reference platforms are for example: C-295, Chinook, Cougar, CH-53, Tiger and NH90.

ALTAS is one of the main sub-systems of the AMPS Airborne Missile Protection System.