Observation Without Limits (OWL), a U.S.-based manufacturer of 2D and 3D radars for ground and low-altitude airspace surveillance applications, has announced the launch of its GA7360LR Extended Mid-Range 360-Degree Radar System to support the full range of airspace situational awareness and ground surveillance applications.
The GA7360LR extends detection ranges, improves accuracy and consistency of target tracking, and enhances the accuracy and reliability of target classification in a single 360-degree radar, according to Adam Robinett, OWL CEO. Multiple radar panels are not required, which means less costly mounting, power, and network infrastructure is required. The result is equivalent or better airspace surveillance performance than comparable radars for about half the cost.
The GA7360LR system enables automatic detection, tracking, and target classification at a range of 7.5 kilometres with a 360-degree horizontal field of view. It also offers a 45-degree vertical or elevation field of view. System applications include drone situational awareness, counter-UAS systems (with and without electronic and kinetic countermeasures), drone as first responder (DFR) systems, bird detection systems, and a host of beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) and detect-and-avoid (DAA) use cases. Users include critical infrastructure owner-operators and federal, state, and local government organisations charged with safety and security missions within low-altitude airspace.
