Multifunction Maritime Radar
BV-RAF-4B16 enables next-generation maritime radar systems through adaptive substrates that support simultaneous search and track operations across S and X bands, critical for modern fleet air protection.
Maritime multifunction radars demand substrates capable of supporting dual-band operation while maintaining performance in harsh maritime environments including salt spray, temperature extremes, and shock/vibration.
BV-RAF-4B16's reconfigurable geometry and corrosion-resistant properties provide the foundation for next-generation maritime radar upgrades, particularly for Type 45 SAMPSON replacement and SMART-L modernisation programmes.
Application: Simultaneous Search and Track Capability
Key Requirements
- Dual-band operation: S and X band support
- Maritime environment: Salt fog, humidity, vibration
- Long-range surveillance: 400+ km detection
- Multi-target tracking: 1000+ simultaneous tracks
BV-RAF-4B16 Advantages
- S/X band impedance matching
- Corrosion-resistant surface treatments
- High shock/vibration tolerance
- Reduced aperture size vs legacy systems
Target Platforms
Maritime radar modernisation programmes requiring enhanced multifunction capability
Type 45 SAMPSON Replacement
Programme: Type 45 Destroyer mid-life upgrade
Prime: a Tier-1 defence prime (UK MOD)
Status: Upgrade pathway under review, 2028+ timeline
- Enhanced volume search capability
- Improved impact precision protection
- UK supply chain requirement
- 6-ship class (HMS Daring to HMS Duncan)
SMART-L Modernisation
Programme: Signaal Multibeam Acquisition Radar upgrade
Prime: Thales Nederland
Status: Multi-national users, ongoing upgrades
- Netherlands (De Zeven Provincien-class)
- Germany (F124 Sachsen-class)
- Enhanced BMD capability
- Export market potential
Technical Performance
BV-RAF-4B16 performance metrics for maritime radar integration
| Parameter | Specification | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Bands | S-band (2-4 GHz), X-band (8-12 GHz) | Simultaneous search & track |
| Loss Tangent (tan δ) | <0.003 @ S/X bands | Long-range detection capability |
| Environmental Rating | industry standard-810H maritime | Salt fog, humidity, vibration |
| Shock Resistance | 40g operational shock | Maritime gunfire/system release |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +70°C | Global operations |
| Aperture Reduction | 30% vs legacy substrates | Reduced topweight |
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