Radar
ReGuard
Multi-role 3D radar for the detection
and tracking of ground
and low-flying targets
                                 retia.cz
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ReGuard
          ReGuard radar is a multi-role 3D ra-                    KEY FEATURES                                                              OPERATIONAL MODES
                                                                  —— Multi - role utilization - broad variety of                            ReGuard operates in sector or rotational mode.
          dar which simultaneously detects                           detectable objects, simultaneous tracking                              Each mode utilizes different method of scanning
          and tracks ground targets and slow,                        of ground and air targets                                              the area in azimuth. When the radar scans in sector
          low-flying targets with a small radar                   —— Compact size and low weight                                            mode, its beam is steered only electronically both in
                                                                                                                                            azimuth and elevation. While scanning rotationally
          cross section (LSS). ReGuard moni-                      —— Passive cooling without fans
                                                                                                                                            the radar sensor head revolves on a turntable and
          tors the area by utilizing electronic                   —— Simple maintenance                                                     the electronic steering of the beam is primarily
          beam steering and mechanical rota-                      —— Long term support during the product                                   used in elevation. Steering in azimuth provides
                                                                     life cycle                                                             rapid confirmation of detection when initiating
          tion of the radar head.                                                                                                           track and enhances the quality of tracking while
                                                                  —— Easy integration on masts, rooftops, poles,
                                                                     stands, vehicles                                                       scanning (TWS). The ReGuard is configurable in
          —— Instrumental range 18 km
                                                                                                                                            each operational mode according to individual de-
          —— Altitude coverage 3 km for LSS targets                                                                                         ployment requirements.
          —— Deployment time under 10 min
          TECHNOLOGY
          —— 3D AESA with steering in both elevation
             and azimuth
          —— Rapid area monitoring using multiple received
             beams                                                Visualization of ReGUARD
                                                                  detection performance (Sector Mode)
          —— Full solid-state technology
          —— Monopulse processing in both azimuth                 3,0     Altitude [km]
             and elevation for accurate evaluation of
                                                                                                                                RCS = 0,01 m2                RCS = 0,1 m2                 RCS = 1 m2
             coordinates                                          2,0
          —— Advanced signal and data processing for                                                     t ran
                                                                                                              ge
                                                                                          56°       Slan
             clutter suppression (including birds and cars)       1,0
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Altitude
                                                                                                                                                          Altitude
          —— Networking capability (ASTERIX output, fully                                                                  Altitude
             Sapient 7.0 compatible, remote control, etc.)
                                                              ReGuard
                                                                                                                     100 km/h                          250 km/h                                     600 km/h
          —— Built-in test equipment for automatic system                                  3,6 minutes
             diagnostics
                                                                                                             2,4 minutes
          —— 24/7 Operation capability
                                                                                                                                         1,8 minutes
                                                                        Velocity / Time
ReGuard
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       ReGuard radar
                                                                                                                                                               AS A PART OF AIR DEFENCE SOLUTION
                                                                                                                                                               ReGuard provides high-precision radar data thanks
                                                                                                                                                               to its cutting-edge innovative radar technology. This
                                                                                                                                                               data can then help create a very effective air-defen-
                                                                                                                                                               ce system via integration with a powerful weapon
       utilization
                                                                                                                                                               system coupled with a system for the efficient data
                                                                                                                                                               transmission between all the parts of the whole air
                                                                                                                                                              -defence system.
                                                 ReGuard radar is designed for two                        EO SENSOR                             EFFECTOR
                                                                                                                            ReGuard
                                                 primary applications: either as a stan-
                                                                                                                                                              AIRPORT DRONE DETECTION
                                                 dalone sensor or as an integral part of                                                                      Airports are very vulnerable to threats posed by small
                                                 a complex system. It can be adapted                                                                          UAVs. Even their unintentional presence in the area
                                                                                                                                                              of the airport, where drones are prohibited, inter-
                                                 according to customer’s requests and                                                                         feres with the airport’s operation and can lead to
                                                 the nature of the object that requires                               SECURITY OPERATOR
                                                                                                                                                              considerable economic losses. Unfortunately, eco-
                                                                                                                                                              nomic losses are not the only threats posed by UAV‘s.
                                                 safeguarding. This makes it ideally                                      CONSOLE
                                                                                                                                                              Other serious threats such as deliberate attack on an
                                                 suitable for the following tasks.                                                                            aircraft or infrastracture are also very real. However,
                                                                                                                                                              when ReGuard is permanently deployed at the airport
                                                                                                                                                              it allows the airport security to prevent both minor
A single ReGuard radar is capable of covering
up to 22 km of the border.
                                                 BORDER CONTROL                                                                                               and major damage by UAV’s. Additionally, ReGuard
                                                 While protecting borders, ReGuard ensures that no                    OPERATION CENTRE                        records the complete flight paths of all drones in
                                                 person, vehicle or drone crosses the border without                                                          its range, thus greatly assisting the investigation
                                                 the radar operator’s knowledge. It provides early war-   Radar’s parameters make the ReGuard                 of any drone incident and finding its operator. Last,
                                                 ning and gives valuable reaction time for an effective   an ideal part of a comprehensive                    but not least, ReGuard‘s exceptional range enables
                                                 response, while protecting a wide strip of territory.    anti-drone solution.                                it to cover almost the whole CTR of an airport with
                                                 When ReGuard is suitably located, its range covers                                                           just one sensor.
                                                 up to 22 km of border in the horizontal plane and it        SECURING CRITICAL
                                                 also provides the detection of possible threats up          INFRASTRUCTURE
                                                 to 8 km behind it.                                          Intrusions by UAV’s into critical infra-
                                                                                                             structure areas such as nuclear power
ReGuard tracks and records a drone‘s                                                                         plants and other industrial or techno-
entire flightpath.                                                                                           logical sites are ever increasing. They
                                                                                                             are already showing us the fact that
                                                                                                                                                           The ReGuard radar is capable
                                                                                                             protection against this type of threat        of covering the entire Controlled
                                                                                                             is currently very inadequate. Effective       Traffic Region (CTR) of the airport.
                                                                                                             detection provides a window of oppor-
                                                                                                             tunity to respond in a timely manner
                                                ReGuard (Sector Mode)
                                                                                                             thus preventing material and human
                                                                                                                                                                                                       er
                                                                                                             losses. As an example, ReGuard can                                                     ord
                                                Small targets detection zone I 6 km                                                                                                              R)b
                                                                                                             detect a commercial drone at a dis-
                                                                                                                                                                                          n   (CT
                                                (RCS ≥ 0,01 m 2 )
                                                                                                             tance of 6 km, which at top speed is                                      gio
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                                                                                                             their maximum flight range. This gives                             ff
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                                                                                                             minutes before the drone reaches its                 Co
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                                                                                                             IN AN ANTI-DRONE SYSTEM
                                                                                                             ReGuard can also serve as part of
                                                                                                             a comprehensive anti-drone system                                                                             18 km
                                                                                                                                                                     ReGuard
                                                                                                             in which it acts as a radar sensor for
                                                                                                                                                                                          6 km
                                                                                      22 km                  LSS detection with a range up to 18 km.
                                                                                                             Due to its outstanding parameters it                           LSS Detection Range
                                                                                                             provides the system with drone „early                            (RCS ≥ 0,01 m 2 )
                                                                                                             warning“ information. The anti-dro-                                                                                e
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ng
    .
RCS = 0,1 m2                                                                                                 ne system then uses high-precision                                                                           d Ra
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                                                                                                             target positioning data generated by                                                                    me
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 stru
                                                                                                             ReGuard to guide the anti-drone action.                                                           In
                                                                                                             No anti-drone solution can provide
                                                                                                             complete protection without a type of
       ReGuard
                                                                                                             radar sensor such as ReGuard.
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                                                                                                                                        Parameter, Feature
Configuration
                                                                                             Parameter                                                                                           Note
                                                                                                                            Rotational mode                    Sector mode
                                                                                             Make and Type                          3D phased array mobile radar                      Fully coherent digital radar
                                                                                             Operating Frequency                                  X Band                               All solid state technology
                                                                                             Instrumented Range                                 0,58 ÷ 18 km
                                                                                             Elevation Coverage                                  up to 56°
                                                                                             Azimuth Coverage                     0-360°                      45° to 45° (90°)
                                                                                             Altitude Coverage                    2,2 km                           3 km                       UAV Puma
                                                                                             Detection Range                       9 km                            10 km                      UAV Puma
                                                     PORTABLE CONFIGURATION
                                                     The radar head is mounted on
                                                     a tripod making it convenient for       Detection Range                       5 km                            6 km                 UAV Raven/DJI Mavic3
                                                     temporary deployment. This confi-
                                                     guration, which allows for an easy      Rotation Speed                       15 rpm                           fixed
                                                     location change, is appropriate for
                                                     the temporary securing of impor-
                                                                                             Antenna Type                                 Active phased array                                Pencil beams
                                                     tant geographical points or border
                                                     control.
                                                                                             Antenna Feed                 TR module front-end on each antenna element
                                                                                             Antenna Dimensions                  w = 0,65 m; h = 0,75 m; t = 0,235 m
                                                                                             Radar head weight                                     65 kg
                                                                                             Cooling                                    Passive (conduction)                             clima-pack (optional)
                                                                                             Total Power                                         up to 1 kW
                                                                                             Consumption
                                                                                                                                                                                     -32 °C ÷ +55 °C (with desert
                                                                                             Temperature Range                   -32 °C ÷ +49 °C (passive coolling)                    environment clima-pack)
                                                                                             Humidity                                              95 %                                         at 35 °C
                   MOBILE CONFIGURATION                                                    *adjustable according to customer’s specifications
          A highly mobile configuration since
          the radar head can be fitted on a vehic-
          le or any other customer-designed
          platform. Facilitates the rapid pat-
          rolling of designated areas like large
              gatherings, concerts, VIP zones.
                      HOT CONFIGURATION
          Hot climate version with adequate
          thermal protection. Special sand                                                                                                                 ReGuard climatic limits can be extended by using
          color for better reflection of sun                                                                                                               one of clima-pack options. It includes pre-heating
          radion. Increased radiator fins on                                                                                                               for arctic environment or sun-shield with fans for
          back cover of radar head and on                                                                                                                  extremely hot environment operation.
          radar stand. Redesigned sunshield
          for optimal airflow around head unit.
ReGuard
+420 466 852 531
info@retia.cz
RETIA, a.s.
Pražská 341, 530 02 Pardubice
Czech Republic
retia.cz