Peralex Passive Radar

Peralex Passive Radar

Discover the future of surveillance with the Peralex Passive Radar system. Leveraging existing commercial FM or DVB-T/T2 broadcast signals, our passive radar technology detects targets such as aircraft and drones without the need for its own transmitter. This innovative approach, also known as passive coherent location (PCL) or passive bi-static radar (PBR), operates in total radio silence, making it a covert and environmentally friendly solution that minimises RF pollution and eliminates the need for expensive radio spectrum licenses. The Peralex Passive Radar system is ideal for applications such as air surveillance, drone detection and counter-UAV solutions, border surveillance, wind farm aircraft detection lighting systems (ADLS), and more.

The Peralex Passive Radar system provides a range of benefits over conventional active radar technologies. Its multi-static and networked nature allows for the construction of extensive sensor networks at a fraction of the cost of active radar systems. Furthermore, the range of individual sensors can often exceed that of active radar sensors due to the power of the broadcast transmitters that are exploited as illuminating signals. Whether deployed in fixed installations or mobile configurations like trailers or 4x4 vehicles, our system adapts to your specific operational needs in order to provide comprehensive and covert monitoring capabilities. All radar processing takes place at the sensor, making the system well-suited to deployments in areas with low-bandwidth network links.

With a proven track record, including one of the first recorded commercial sales of a passive radar system to the SARAO Radio Astronomy Reserve in South Africa, the Peralex Passive Radar system stands above the competition due to its high performance, sustainability, and its host of supporting software and features. Enjoy the convenience of a secure web-based interface, a host of powerful APIs for post-processing and alerting, and powerful tracking and sensor fusion tools. All installations are backed by Peralex’s deployment and mission planning services and golden reputation for long-term support.

Product Features

FeatureSpecification
Transmitters of OpportunityFM, DVB-T/T2
Deployment ConfigurationsFixed, transportable (semi-fixed), trailer, vehicle-mounted
Spectral LicensesNone required
Update RateConfigurable, up to 4 Hz
Antenna TechnologyBeamformed circular or linear array, no moving parts
Timing and PositioningIntegrated GNSS receiver and GPSDO
Sensor FusionSupported
ADS-B DecodingSupported through integration with ESRx-1090
API SupportREST (historic data), WebSocket (alerts, health)
Network Interfaces1 GbE RJ45
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