Using Signal Recorder Technology in Unmanned Military Vehicles

Real-time recorders can capture wideband signals from radar and communications receivers. These signals can yield vital information about which radars and radios are operational in the area, identify the type of enemy equipment, determine which countermeasure systems are operating, and decrypt encoded signals for content.

A&DT: Why is real-time recording of wideband RF signals a critical part of radar, signal intelligence, and electronic warfare systems for unmanned vehicles?

Hosking: Many unmanned vehicles are deployed for gathering information about certain regions of interest. Real-time recorders can capture wideband signals from radar and communications receivers as raw, digitized data that must be analyzed after the mission. These signals can yield vital information about which radars and radios are operational in the area, identify the type of enemy equipment, determine which countermeasure systems are operating, and decrypt encoded signals for content.

Features Search and capture system using Pentek's Sentinel™ Intelligent Signal Scanner Captures RF signals from 800 MHz to 26.5 GHz Capture and scan bandwidths up to 500 MHz Selectable threshold triggered or manual record modes 12-bit A/Ds with 57.5 dB SNR & 72 dB SFDR

Model 2654

Pentek Inc., Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc., and Kontron, have developed products aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standards that are used in a new 3U VPX demonstrator system designed to illustrate the capabilities of open systems architectures.

This 3U VPX system is ideal for electronic warfare (EW), SIGINT, radar, and communications applications. The flight-qualified chassis utilizes open architecture modules, from multiple suppliers, for a complete functional demonstration system.

Features Exceptional dynamic range/analog signal integrity Xilinx® Kintex® UltraScale™ FPGA Compatible with several VITA standards including: VITA 66.5, VITA 67.2 and VITA 67.3C Three 200 MHz 16-bit A/Ds Three multiband DDCs (digital downconverters)

Model 54821

	Pentek's Vice President of Engineering, Paul Mesibov, Participated in the SOSA Roundtable Panel at the AOC International Symposium & Convention At the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention on October 28 - 30, Paul Mesibov was part of the SOSA Industry Roundtable Panel. This event was recorded and you can view the video by clicking here.

Features Rugged 1/2 ATR MIL-spec chassis for harsh mechanical and thermal environments Environmentally sealed, conduction-cooled Fully sealed for RF emissions with EMI power line filter MIL-STD circular connectors Compact and lightweight design - 18 lb (8 kg)

Model 2596

Observe Pentek's SOSA-Aligned Model 71813 Running as Part of the C4ISR Demo at the TSOA-ID Event!

Model 71813

The Tri-Service Open Architecture Interoperability Demonstration (TSOA-ID) is a new and exclusive event for the media, acquisition community and industry influencers. Slated for January 29, 2020, the TSOA-ID is sponsored by Representative Commands from Branches of the United States Armed Services and hosted by Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Leading Open Architecture experts open the event, followed by live demonstrations on: Systems Acquisition and Integration, Module Specification and Development, Conformance, and culminating with Open Systems Realization. Joining Tri-Service representatives in demos will also be industry vendors that represent Industry and Government partnership with: HOST, SOSA™, CMOSS and VITA Standards development organizations. In addition to being part of the C4ISR Demo, Pentek also will have an exhibit table at TSOA-ID. Click here to register.