XY-SAR-X POD
Contemporary airborne surveillance and terrain mapping frequently encounter a critical barrier: reliance on favorable weather and clear visibility. Conventional optical sensors fail in the presence of clouds, fog, or total darkness, creating critical gaps in situational awareness. The XY-SAR-X POD is a compact airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) designed specifically to overcome these limitations, providing high-resolution terrain imaging in any meteorological environment. Developed in collaboration with SpaceForest Ltd., this system represents a breakthrough in portable radar technology for demanding operational missions.
Engineered for seamless integration with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms, the XY-SAR-X POD leverages an "imaging through obstacles" concept. Its core value lies in combining a lightweight, portable form factor with advanced FMCW radar architecture, making it an optimal tool for security monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and tactical reconnaissance.
Key Features
High-Quality SAR Imagery
Utilizes Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) radar architecture for highly efficient imaging performance.
Ultra-Compact Design
Weighing just 10 kg with dimensions of 120 × 20 × 20 cm, the system is ideally suited for a wide range of UAV platforms.
Stabilized Antenna System
Ensures high image fidelity and repeatable results even during dynamic flight maneuvers.
Wide Transmit Bandwidth
Operates across a bandwidth of 50 MHz to 1000 MHz to support diverse mission profiles.
Key Benefits
- All-Weather Operation: Full operational effectiveness through clouds, smoke, fog, and total darkness.
- Exceptional Detail: Achieves range resolution down to 30 cm, enabling the identification of critical infrastructure and fine terrain features.
- Seamless Deployment: Low payload weight and standard 12/24V power compatibility allow rapid integration with existing drone fleets.
- Strategic Versatility: An optimal solution for civil cartography as well as mission-critical security and surveillance operations.
Technical Specification
Parameter | Value / Specification |
|---|---|
Transmit bandwidth | 50 – 1000 MHz |
Pulse Repetition Frequency | 0.5 – 10 kHz |
Transmitted power | 10 W |
Finest range resolution | 30 cm |
Antenna elevation beamwidth | 20 degrees |
Antenna azimuth beamwidth | 7 degrees |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 120 x 20 x 20 cm |
Weight | 10 kg |
Supply voltage | 12 / 24 V |
Supply power | 180 W |
For operators requiring dependable data where optical cameras fail, this system delivers consistent, stabilized, and high-fidelity SAR imagery.
Applications
- Terrain Mapping: High-resolution mapping for environmental surveys and geographic data acquisition.
- Security Monitoring: Continuous surveillance of borders and strategic assets under zero-visibility conditions.
- Infrastructure Inspection: Detailed monitoring of pipelines, power transmission lines, and transportation networks.
- UAV Reconnaissance: Real-time tactical data acquisition for defense and search-and-rescue (SAR) operations.
Developed and Offered in Partnership with SpaceForest
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