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Kelvin Hughes SharpEye for new Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard Patrol Craft.
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The SharpEye™
radar was selected as the surveillance radar due to its superior target
detection capability especially in poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain and high sea states. Dedicated primarily to surface search and surveillance
to counteract illegal activity, the radar will also be used in support
of the vessels’ navigational magnetron radar to provide the safety
and situational awareness required in high clutter conditions. With its longer range target detection capability and low power output - reducing the probability of detection by ESM equipment - the SharpEye™ radar will enable the craft to remain out of visual sight and out of conventional radar detection range whilst still being able to track and monitor vessels under investigation. |
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 Kelvin Hughes MantaDigital workstations at DSEI 2013 Photo: Navy Recognition |
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The original
order for the SharpEye™ radar systems was placed by Alphatron Marine
BV of The Netherlands who was assigned as the integration partner for
Damen Shipyards. With deliveries and sea trials conducted between April
and October of last year, the programme was concluded in November and
both the radar and the patrol craft are now in service. Rohan Dearlove, Kelvin Hughes’ Sales Director – Central Region, commented: “We’re delighted to have successfully delivered this important project to Alphatron Marine, Damen and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force. The selection of SharpEye™ radar technology delivers benefits to all of our customers, whether they be system integrators, shipbuilders or end users. The End User benefits from enhanced levels of performance and a low cost of ownership, whilst integrators and shipbuilders benefit from ease of integration and a simple physical installation”. |
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