Radar station "Raccoon". Compact UAV protection
Promising project
Raccoon "Raccoon" has developed Zelenograd JSC "SPC" Elvis ", engaged in the creation of various electronic systems for different areas. The development of the station began in the recent past and took only a year and a half. To date, the radar has been tested and refined, and also went into mass production. Already there are several orders for the supply of serial "Raccoons".
The Raccoon project takes into account the characteristic problems and challenges of the present time associated with the widespread distribution of light UAVs. The station is designed to monitor the situation within a radius of several kilometers and search for air, ground or surface objects. Data on the found object can be used for various purposes.
The Raccoon project uses the most advanced solutions and components, which allow to obtain fairly high characteristics. At the same time, the radar has minimal dimensions and can be placed on different platforms or structures. The possibility of interaction with other technical means, including by integration into larger complexes.
Technical features
Raccoon "Raccoon" consists of several main components. The most noticeable is the mushroom antenna of the three-coordinate locator. Management is carried out through a computer with the necessary software. Another component of the station is the power cabinet. The package also includes a set of cables for connecting devices.
All this set of equipment can be placed on any stationary structure or on a vehicle. Photos published demonstrating the installation of "Raccoon" on a lightweight building. The antenna device was placed on the roof, and computer equipment and a power cabinet inside.
The basis of the complex is a three-coordinate multi-beam radar. It provides an overview of the upper hemisphere, the detection and tracking of air, ground or surface targets. The advantages of the station include the absence of restrictions on the number of targets followed. In addition, the Raccoon can search for objects on land and on water. The computer is able to take into account current conditions and adjust the operation of the station for them, providing the greatest characteristics.
Light UAVs with an ESR of 0,01 sq. M are detected at distances of 1800 m. An object with an ESR of 0,5 m (a person or other comparable object) is detected by the station from 4700 m. Cars or boats are detected at 8300 m distances. The development organization recognizes that the table characteristics Raccoon is inferior to other radars, including military purpose. However, other features and characteristics compensate for the loss in range.
Raccoon "Raccoon" provides an overview of the terrain in automatic mode. When an air or ground / surface target is detected, the station takes it for escort and notifies the operator. Then the operator of the complex can make a decision and start the next steps.
The Raccoon does not include its own countermeasures or defeats. At the same time, radars can be used with them or integrated into larger complexes with similar capabilities. It is proposed to supplement the radar with optical-electronic surveillance tools that allow for identification and further tracking of the target. Together with "Raccoon" can also be used electronic warfare or optoelectronic suppression of various types.
A new type of radar is being assembled at the site of the Elvis Scientific and Production Center. Part of the components and devices the company manufactures on its own, others are purchased from suppliers. Both domestic and foreign components are used. Raccoon is intended for the civilian market, because of which the manufacturer did not focus solely on domestic components.
Product purpose
Raccoon "Raccoon" is intended to protect various civilian objects, prone to excessive attention or attacks with the help of light UAVs. The station can be used on any objects located on a flat and well-viewed area. It can be airports, factories, enterprises of the fuel and energy sector, etc.
The antenna device is mounted at the optimum point, providing the best overview of the terrain, after which the radar can begin to work. Depending on the wishes of the customer, the locator can be supplemented with other monitoring and / or counteraction systems.
The Raccoon product is notable for its low characteristics - the largest objects can be detected at ranges of no more than 8-8,5 km, while light UAVs can be seen with 1,5-1,8 km. However, such characteristics are quite sufficient to protect typical objects. In addition, the remaining characteristics of the station are at an optimal level. The station has low power consumption, is easy to operate and maintain, and can also accompany a large number of targets.
Raccoon in the market
In 2018, SPC Elvis received an 75 million rubles loan from the Industry Development Fund. This money was intended to launch mass production of new radars in order to enter the domestic and international market. Similar tasks have already been solved, and Russian-made stations are sent to customers.
The first customer of the serial "Raccoons" was an unnamed Russian organization. The development company believes that the domestic market is still showing conservatism associated with a smaller distribution of UAVs. Nevertheless, it was the Russian company that became the first buyer. Then new orders appeared, both domestic and export.
Recently it became known that the next batch of Raccoon "Raccoon" will go to work in South Korea. The customer will receive the necessary products until the end of the 1 quarter of 2020. The quantity and cost of the equipment have not been specified. Negotiations are underway with customers from Bulgaria, the UK and Germany.
SPC "Elvis" takes the pace of production to a high level. Until the end of 2019, the company plans to assemble 27 stations. The next 2020 is scheduled to produce 100 products. If there are new orders, production growth is possible due to the organization of additional work shifts.
Advanced Development
The widespread distribution of UAVs of all classes, as well as the simplicity and cheapness of light systems, lead to new challenges and threats. The industry has to respond to this and create new models of technology. The new Raccoon radar station is a response to modern threats, adapted to the needs of civilian customers.
It should be recalled that Raccoon is not the only domestic development designed to search drones and opposition to them. Various means of detection and suppression systems are being created, incl. portable. All this clearly shows that the Russian industry takes into account current problems and responds to them.
The availability of orders for Raccoon Radar from domestic and foreign customers shows that such products are distinguished by high performance and wide capabilities, as well as being able to find their place on the international market. At the same time, there is every reason for positive forecasts. In the near future, new orders may appear - following the existing ones.
- Ryabov Kirill
- SPC "Elvis", Rt.com
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