ASELSAN's SARPER Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System is a versatile radar system developed to be effectively used in all weather conditions. Designed for both military and civilian applications, the system stands out with its high altitude capability, automatic antenna pointing and stabilization features. Additionally, it offers a wide range of applications through different modes.
ASELSAN SARPER SAR System General Features
SARPER is a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system developed by ASELSAN, capable of effective operation in all weather conditions. This system has the ability to provide high-quality imaging and moving target detection even in rainy and cloudy weather. SARPER is ideal for both military reconnaissance and surveillance purposes, as well as civilian applications such as post-natural disaster damage assessment, crisis management, urban planning, and mapping.
Operating Modes and Features
- SAR Stripmap Mode: This mode is used for creating regional images, enabling continuous and detailed observation of large areas.
- SAR Spotlight Mode: Used to obtain high-resolution images by focusing on a specific region.
- GMTI Mode: Developed for the detection of moving targets, particularly critical in military operations.
- ISAR Mode: Specifically used for imaging sea targets.
- Maritime Search Mode: Effectively used in maritime search and rescue, and surveillance activities.
Technical Specifications and Capacities
- Maximum Altitude Capability: SARPER can operate effectively up to an altitude of 30,000 ft (approximately 9,144 meters).
- Automatic Antenna Pointing and Stabilization: Ensures that the radar remains at the optimal angle during target detection and tracking.
- Automatic Motion Compensation: Compensates for platform movement without affecting the image quality of the radar.
- High-Resolution SAR Images: Provides detailed and clear images of the Earth's surface.
- ISAR Image Capability: Enables high-quality imaging of sea targets.
- STANAG Compliance: Provides data outputs in accordance with STANAG 7023 and 4607 standards.
- Integration Capability: Can be integrated into both manned and unmanned aerial platforms.
- Radome Design: Custom design to protect the radar, suitable for the platform.
- Built-In Test Capability: Provides on-device testing.
- Military Standards Compliance: Noteworthy for its resilient structure in challenging military conditions.