Euronaval 2022 Discover Leonardo DSS-IRST Distributed Static Staring Infra-Red Search and Track naval system.

Discover at Euronaval 2022, International Naval Defense Exhibition in Paris, France, the Leonardo Distributed Static Surveillance – InfraRed Search and Track (DSS-IRST), an Electro-Optical and Infra-Red Search & Track System includes 4 fixed sensors and 3 moving search heads that provides a 360° panoramic view and sectorial view in optical (TV) and Infra-Red bands. Visit Leonardo at Euronaval 2022 Hall 2 Booth M135.

The Leonardo Infrared Search & Track (DSS-IRST) is mounted on the new Italian Navy multirole combattant vessel PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente D'altura).(Picture source Italian Navy)

The whole system is capable of multiple target tracks with autonomous range measurement (passive or by Laser Range Finder). Passive Surveillance features passive detection/identification, passive tracking and passive/active ranging. The target designation capability is effective against targets not radar detectable.

The new Distributed Static Staring IRST with its distributed sensor architecture allows performing a full panoramic and wide elevation coverage, without blind sectors due to ship infrastructures. This system allows a full 360° coverage and can also support night navigation and situation awareness.