3D Holographic Radar — wide transmit beam with many simultaneous receive beams continuously staring; strong drone/bird discrimination. Acquired by Thales (2017).
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Radar |
| Form factor | Holographic staring radar; full 3D tracking to ~5 km (7.5 km coverage); detects 0.01 m2 RCS at 5 km; 4 Hz; micro-Doppler drone/bird ID |
| Band | L |
| Type | 3D |
| Sensor modality | 3D holographic staring radar |
| Notable partners | Aveillant (Thales subsidiary, 2017); core radar in Thales EagleSHIELD; live at Heathrow (w/ OSL FACE C2), Airways NZ, ASA Australia |
| Coverage | 3D |
| Scan type | Staring/electronic (AESA) |
| Mounting | Fixed/mast |
| Price band | Quote-based |
| Output data | Position, Velocity, Altitude, Track ID, Classification |
| Frequency (GHz) | 1.25 GHz (L-band) |
| Active/Passive | Active |
| Update/revisit rate | 0.25 s (4 Hz) |
| Detection range (km) | 7.5 |
| Tx power & licensing | 2 kW peak power |
| Detection range (km) | 7.5 |
| Integration interfaces | Standalone or integrated with EO camera, RF scanner and C2 |
| All-weather / day-night | All-weather, day & night |