Plextek Consulting and Dstl uncover new solution to detect and track small UAS
Cambridge, UK. Plextek Consulting has today announced its collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) UAS R&D Programme which has resulted in a new way to detect and track small, slow moving Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) using innovative radar technology.
Plextek Consulting successfully detected and tracked small UAS during a two-week sensor trial in Scotland organised by Dstl. The unique trials also enabled demonstration of advanced signal processing techniques to differentiate radar returns from moving objects such as swaying-trees and birds, while also being able to distinguish between different types of UAS, such as fixed-wing and quad-copter.
Following the success of the UAS trials, Plextek Consulting is undertaking the development of a solution that can combine the benefits of an electronically scanned radar with advanced signal and image processing methods to detect, track, recognise and identify a non-cooperative airborne target.
Paul Martin, Chief Technology Officer commented on the project: “Working with Dstl has been a great opportunity to prove and highlight the performance of our patented radar technology, with clear results revealing there is an innovative, cost-effective way to detect low-cost UAS. Once fully developed, this can be applied with both homeland defence and commercial domains, by the provision of local airspace monitoring and enhancement to the safety of UAS operation.”
Plextek Consulting is seeking collaboration with system integrators to incorporate its unique technology with other sensors and systems to provide a complete air surveillance solution
About Plextek Consulting
Plextek Consulting is a multidisciplinary consultancy capable of transforming businesses and managing customers’ products through the entire cycle, from strategic market assessment and conceptual ideas through innovative design to the manufacture and supply. The company’s specialist Defence Group has extensive expertise in the design of electronics systems in areas such as covert surveillance, electronic warfare, radar, unmanned systems, and wireless communications. The business also has an enviable track record for adapting commercial technology for defence applications to successfully incorporate cost, size, weight and power gains.
Working across the air, land, and maritime domains Plextek Consulting’s multi-faceted defence client base includes UK MoD (FATS4 registered, Niteworks Associate), Dstl (MarCE supplier), Home Office (TechUK member), the main Primes and systems integrators, as well as ambitious SMEs.
The company’s broad technical expertise in radar, communications and electro-optics technologies spans complex system design, advanced signal processing, RF design (DC to 100 GHz), high speed digital design (Xilinx Premier Design Services Partner) and embedded software as well as production engineering and mechanical design.
Plextek Consulting’s unique approach is anchored by its ‘Innovation Centre’ initiative, developed to inspire and generate conceptual ideas by collaborating with other businesses to create a ‘cross-pollination’ of innovation across different market sectors.
Website: www.plextek.com
Media contacts:
Kerry Mertz
Plextek Consulting Ltd, London Road, Great Chesterford, Essex CB10 1NY.
Tel: +44 1799 533200
Email: Kerry.mertz@plextek.com
Hannah Wright
EML Wildfire
+44 208 408 8000
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