# Cambridge Pixel > Cambridge Pixel is a systems engineering company specialising in radar interfacing hardware and modular open-standards software to process and display radar and sensor data. The products are used by developers and system integrators working in maritime defence and security, to add capabilities, including radar interfacing, target tracking, sensor fusion, data distribution and data display. This is the extended companion to [llms.txt](https://cambridgepixel.com/llms.txt). Where llms.txt lists the key pages, this file contains the full text of them, so the site can be read in a single request. ## Key facts - Founded 2007 by Dr David Johnson. Employee-owned. - Based in Royston, Hertfordshire, UK. Hardware and software designed, developed and made in the UK. - Winner of the 2015 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. - Quality Management System audited to BSI ISO 9001:2015. Cyber Essentials certified. - Technology in service with the US Navy, Royal Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Saab, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, BAE Systems, QinetiQ and OSI Maritime, among others. - Serves 65+ countries and supports 80+ radar models. - Products are modular and COTS, intended to be integrated into a customer's own system rather than sold as a complete turnkey platform. - Cambridge Pixel does not supply components used to activate lethal effectors or weaponry. ## Contact - Website: https://cambridgepixel.com/ - Enquiries: enquiries@cambridgepixel.com - Telephone: +44 (0)1763 852749 - Contact form: https://cambridgepixel.com/contact-us/ - Technical support: https://cambridgepixel.com/support/ ## About this file Generated from the published site on 2026-08-05. Product specifications and availability change; treat https://cambridgepixel.com/ as authoritative. ## Company ### About Cambridge Pixel | Radar & Sensor Processing Solutions URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/about/ Company Profile Improving Safety & Security Our aim in supporting radar and sensor-based systems is to drive innovation that helps create a safer, more secure world for everyone. Our radar, camera , and sensor processing technology is used worldwide by the defence , security, and maritime sectors. Supporting Innovators We provide a wide range of radar interface hardware , modular COTS software and time-saving tools for software developers . Leading innovators of safety, security and defence solutions use our products to enhance their capabilities, speed up project delivery and reduce risks. Trusted by Industry Leaders Our field-proven technology is trusted by the US Navy , Royal Navy, Saab, Lockheed Martin , L3 Harris, BAE Systems , Qinetiq, OSI Maritime, and many others . We've supported a very wide range of projects, from software displays for cutting-edge laser weapons to developing complex national air defence systems . Committed to Quality Our solutions are developed and maintained to meet demanding standards, following an audited Quality Management System (BSI ISO 9001:2015) . We are Cyber Essentials certified and our hardware and software products are designed, developed and made in the UK, ensuring high standards and supply-chain security. Established & Experienced Cambridge Pixel was founded in 2007 by Dr David Johnson and our export success led to winning the 2015 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. As an employee-owned company , our highly experienced staff are deeply invested in our success, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional products and services. Responsible & Ethical Cambridge Pixel is committed to responsible and ethical operations. Beyond significant annual charitable donations, we champion STEM education and support local heritage, including the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. While ethics in defence is nuanced, we believe innovation serves as a vital deterrent, minimizing conflict and protecting lives through superior situational awareness. Furthermore, these advancements enhance safety in civilian sectors like the maritime industry. While our technology powers critical defensive systems, we do not provide components used to activate lethal effectors or weaponry. ## Sectors and Applications ### Radar Software for Air Defence | Build or Upgrade Systems by Adding New Capabilities URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/military-atc/ Air Defence & Military ATC Modular Capabilities & Engineering Expertise for Radar & Sensor-based Systems Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology Easily Upgrade or Build Complex Systems From monitoring airport ground movement to building a unified national air defence system, we help you solve complex challenges. Discover our cost-effective range of field-proven processing software , display software , developer tools and radar interface hardware . Key Benefits for Engineers, Developers & System Integrators Do you need the flexibility to choose your own system architecture? Our solutions are interoperable, supporting many types of radars, sensors, effectors, data formats and system standards. A faster and lower cost alternative to custom development, using our extensively field-proven technology also reduces project risks. Reliable, Field-Proven Technology Our advanced technology is trusted for military use, and we supply many of the largest companies in the defence industry. As leaders in radar and sensor processing, our expert engineers are highly experienced with air defence projects and are able to help customers overcome complex challenges. Core Capabilities for Air Defence - Build / upgrade air defence systems - Interface to analogue radars - Target tracking / track processing - Display radar / sensor data - Build / enhance custom radar-based software - Test radar-based systems - Record radar and sensor data - Build and enhance C-UAS / counter-drone solutions Air Defence Modular Solutions Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder “As a result of the collaboration with Cambridge Pixel and the custom adaptions to the software, we at becker-aero, were able to provide our customers an excellent display tool with the ASD-100 application. Engineers at Cambridge Pixel were able to customise the software to the specific needs of our clients, e.g. support for SkyVector charts. Thus, we were able to offer our product to a wider range of interested parties.” Dominik Helff, Managing Director becker-aero “Cambridge Pixel's software modules are seriously best-in-class! This flexibility of the software modules approach has helped us to introduce new technology to extend the life of the Selex ATCR-33 and ATCR-2T radar systems, whilst minimising the cost of the upgrade program. The support received from Cambridge Pixel during the development process was second to none.” Warren Whitfield, Software Development Manager, Air Traffic Management division Tellumat “We selected Cambridge Pixel's radar tracker as it met all our requirements. It is clearly one of the best-in-class software-based radar data extractor and target trackers we have seen. It provides target track identification, heading and speed for targets within radar coverage and it is proven to work effectively in busy airports." Mr Wang, Project Manager CAACSRI Air Defence & Military ATC Case Studies View all case studies... Cambridge Pixel selected to Support TSS Solutions’ Radar Technology Upgrade Suite becker-aero: Improving Nationwide ADS-B Coverage Saab ATM: Airport Surface Movement Radar Integration Air Defence & Military ATC Products ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product VSD-C2 Security and surveillance application incorporating radar and camera video ASD-View Lightweight solution for visualisation of ADS-B data SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Tracker-3D Provides target tracking from 3D and electronically-scanned radars SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation TEWA Threat Evaluation and Weapon Assignment Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Radar Software for Security | Upgrade Area & Border Security Systems URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/security/ Security Monitor High Value Assets, Restricted Areas and Critical Infrastructure. Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology Capabilities For Your Sensors For developers, system integrators and engineers working on security systems, Cambridge Pixel's modular solutions provide a fast way to add advanced capabilities such as radar target tracking, camera control and automated alarm responses. Supporting a very wide range of devices, our flexible products speed up project delivery, reduce costs and deliver improved performance. Expert Engineering Advice & Support As leaders in radar and sensor processing, our expert system engineers are highly experienced with supporting security system projects. We help customers overcome complex challenges, f rom tracking small targets with multiple sensors to automated steering and activation of non-lethal effectors. Protect Assets, Critical Infrastructure & National Borders Create comprehensive security systems that use sensor data and flexible alarm logic to detect threats and minimise false alarms. Supporting most radars, cameras and sensors such as AIS and ADS-B, we can help you detect and track targets including people, vehicles, drones and small vessels. Security Brochure Modular Security Solutions Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder “We needed to deliver a solution that offered the same visual clarity as CCTV, but would work in all conditions, including in a tunnel potentially full of smoke and fire. Cambridge Pixel’s RadarVision technology not only allows us to provide this data as a standard video feed, but we have been able to merge in all the critical data the operator needs, including real-time positions of vehicles and people. All the real-time data can then be superimposed over a scaled schematic of the tunnel enabling us to give immediate context to any viewer.” Guy Avery, Software Development Manager Navtech Radar "We opted for Cambridge Pixel’s tracking technology because it is a mature product that had all the capabilities we required at a commercial rather than defence market price. Also, we were impressed by the company’s industry knowledge and their enthusiasm to work alongside our engineering team to tune the tracker to fully exploit the capabilities of the Blighter radar. They have been a great partner - technically competent and highly responsive.” Mark Radford, Director of Security Products Plextek “We needed a flexible and intuitive front end to the multi-sensor surveillance system we are supplying to a Middle Eastern customer. Cambridge Pixel's application met all our requirements. VSD integrates data from multiple radars and cameras and comes with automatic radar slew-to-cue, target tracking and transponder technology built-in and so enables an operator to filter out authorised targets and thereby speed threat detection.” Kevin Ferguson, General Manager Defense Integrated Security Solutions Systems (DISS) LL Security Case Studies View all case studies... DISS: Monitoring of a Military Border Cambridge Pixel's RadarWatch Display Software to Enhance Coastal Surveillance and Small Port & Harbour Security Game-Changing Customisation in New C2 Software for Security & C-UAS Cambridge Pixel Radar Modules Supplied to SOFRESUD for Oil Rig Security in Gulf of Guinea Kelvin Hughes (CxEye): Speeding Time to Market Cambridge Pixel's VSD Security Software Aids Threat Detection at Airports & Coastal Facilities Security Products RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) Development framework for next gen command & control (C2) user interfaces or for the modernisation of legacy systems. RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Camera Manager Priority-based sharing of video cameras with slew-to-cue support AVx VideoLink Client/server software to distribute camera video across unreliable networks SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Radar Web Server Display solution to support browser-based radar applications on desktops, tablets and smartphones RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Radar Software for Drone Detection & Counter-UAS | Build & Upgrade Systems URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/counter-uas/ Counter-UAS & Drone Detection Exceptional capabilities for drone detection, and flexible C-UAS Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology Build or Enhance C-UAS Solutions For C-UAS developers, system integrators and engineers, Cambridge Pixel's modular solutions provide a fast way to add advanced capabilities, speed up project delivery, reduce costs and deliver improved performance. Add specific capabilities to C-UAS, CsUAS (Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems) and drone detection systems with our field-proven technology modules for: - Radar Interfacing - Target Tracking - Sensor Fusion - Operator Displays - Alarm Processing - Camera Control - Sensor Recording - Simulation / Testing Wide Compatibility for Improved Flexibility and Choice Improve your options for choosing system hardware with our hardware-agnostic technology, supporting the easy integration of most radars, a huge range of cameras, sensors (such as AIS, ADS-B and IFF) and effectors. Compatible with Open Standards protocols such as ASTERIX, SAPIENT and NMEA-0183 as well as numerous proprietary formats, our solutions can integrate with many third-party systems Supporting 'On The Move' C-UAS Cambridge Pixel is one of the few companies with the expertise to provide reliable C-UAS solutions for moving vehicles and vessels. We have extensive experience in processing kinematics data alongside radar and sensor feeds to accurately detect and track targets from a moving platform. Our multi-sensor track fusion technology and wide support for devices allows operators to use their existing radars and sensors alongside specialist C-UAS radars of their choice. Customisable Operator Displays VSD is ideal for counter-drone applications, providing a unified display of all sensor and camera data, with a wide range of security features, multiple screen and touch-screen support, and device control for sensors and effectors. The software is available with custom layouts and branding, with flexible licensing options to enable integration into your own products. C-UAS or Drone Detection Software Modules Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder “Having had prior experience working with Cambridge Pixel on various C2 projects, I was already aware of the exceptional expert support we could anticipate for this project. This development not only broadens our service offerings but also creates exciting prospects for potential partnerships with other sensor providers, whether it be for C-UAS or more general security applications.” Alex Keyhoe, CEO Vizgard “It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Cambridge Pixel. I was surprised how quickly and easily they were able to provide a completely tailored solution.” Graham Beall, Managing Director HBS Consulting "The joint working between DSTL, DE&S and industry [including Cambridge Pixel and Raytheon UK] has enabled rapid evolution of this laser demonstrator. The successful testing of this high-powered laser weapon marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to enhance the future operational capabilities of the British Army." Matt Cork, Programme Lead Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Counter-UAS & Drone Detection Case Studies View all case studies... Counter Drone Laser using Cambridge Pixel software is trialled on a British Army vehicle Cambridge Pixel Develops Display Software for HBS Consulting’s Portable UAS Detection System VSD Chosen for Police-supported Project Testing Vision-Based Detect & Avoid for BVLOS Drone Operations Counter-UAS & Drone Detection Products SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks VSD-C2 Security and surveillance application incorporating radar and camera video SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation SPx Tracker-3D Provides target tracking from 3D and electronically-scanned radars RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data SPx Video Simulator Simulate Camera Video for Development, Testing & Training. SPx Camera Manager Priority-based sharing of video cameras with slew-to-cue support AVx VideoLink Client/server software to distribute camera video across unreliable networks Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Radar Software for Maritime & Coastal Surveillance | Upgrade Surveillance Systems URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/maritime-surveillance/ Maritime Surveillance Advanced Monitoring of Off-shore Traffic Borders, Assets & Infrastructure. Get help with your project Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology Vessel Traffic to Coastal Security Add and enhance maritime surveillance capabilities with radar, camera and sensor (such as AIS and ADS-B) processing and display technology. For developers, system integrators and engineers, Cambridge Pixel's modular solutions provide a fast way to add advanced capabilities, speed up project delivery, reduce costs and deliver improved performance. Software Solutions, Developer Tools & Radar Interfacing Fast and cost-effective solutions for many marine applications including asset protection ( offshore platforms , ports etc), collision avoidance, border protection, search and rescue, traffic monitoring and more. Our modular software, developer tools and radar interface hardware enables advanced capabilities for maritime systems, including radar interfacing , target tracking , sensor fusion , displays and more . Support for Most Radars & Sensors With wide device support, you have the flexibility to use existing hardware components or include new radars, camera and sensors. Compatible with Open Standards protocols such as ASTERIX and NMEA-0183 as well as numerous proprietary and industry formats including Pelco-D, our solutions can integrate with many third-party systems. Maritime Surveillance Modular Products Diagram Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder "We have worked with Cambridge Pixel for many years and have been impressed by their engineers' sensor expertise and their technical support to us and our integration partners. Also, the company was willing to customise their RadarWatch software to support a long-range acoustic and searchlight device (LRAD-RX). This allows the operator to audibly alert approaching vessels using either a microphone or a set of pre-recorded audio sounds." Frank Cobis, Vice President and General Manager Klein Marine Systems "Cambridge Pixel's radar tracker and display software exceeded all our requirements. The company's extensive experience of working with different radars, such as the Terma 2202 and Simrad Halo-6 for this project, has been a key factor in us getting the VTS system installed, configured and fully operational so quickly." Martin Harvey, Project Engineer Marico Marine “Cambridge Pixel’s new RadarWatch display software and its range of flexible software modules has allowed us to design and build a complete system upgrade for our customer using commercial sensors." Nic Baldwin, Technical Manager Maris Maritime Surveillance Case Studies View all case studies... Klein: Protecting an Offshore Korean Wind Farm Marico Marine: Port of Dover Safety Systems Upgrade Maris: Improving Safety at Firing Ranges Cambridge Pixel Deploys RadarWatch in Sea Port to Support Region’s Growth National Coastwatch Institution: Improving Coastal Surveillance to Protect Lives United Nations ODC Conducts Training to Counter Maritime Crime with Cambridge Pixel Simulation Software Maritime Surveillance Products RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RadarVision Converts radar data into standard IP streams for display in Video Management Systems (VMS) RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data AIS Data Monitor Free tool to receive and analyse AIS vessel streams Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Naval Radar Systems | Upgrade CMS & Displays with Software & Interfacing Solutions URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/naval-defence/ Naval Defence Supplying the world’s most advanced naval defence forces with radar acquisition, processing and display capabilities. Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology US Navy & UK Royal Navy Trusted Cambridge Pixel provides advanced solutions for radar and sensor-based systems, with a range of modular software, developer tools and radar interface hardware. Our field-proven technology is used in over 100 military vessels and by prime system integrators including BAE Systems & Lockheed Martin . Our technology supports military standards including RADDS and SAPIENT. Flexible Software & Developer Tools for Naval Applications Fast and cost-effective solutions to add reliable radar, camera and sensor processing or display capabilities to projects including Combat Management System (CMS) upgrades and Autonomous / Uncrewed Surface Vessel ( USV ) systems. Speed up project delivery, reduce costs and improve performance using our modular solutions for naval systems, including radar interfacing , target tracking , sensor fusion , displays and more . Solve Complex Challenges with Radar and Sensor-based Systems As leaders in radar and sensor processing, our expert engineers are highly experienced with naval projects and are able to help customers overcome complex challenges. Compatible with Open Standards protocols such as ASTERIX, SAPIENT and NMEA-0183 as well as numerous proprietary formats, our solutions can integrate with many third-party systems. Modular Solutions for Naval Defence Systems Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder “We chose the Cambridge Pixel HPx-250 PMC card because it satisfied our three key requirements in a low powered, small form factor solution. The Cambridge Pixel team has also worked closely with NAWC WOLF personnel during development and responded to requests for unique modifications in an economical and timely manner.” David Kenney, Electronics Engineer Naval Air Warfare Center's Shipboard ATC and Landing Systems “The Cambridge Pixel software delivers considerable flexibility in the way radar information can be processed and distributed around the ship. It supports the Type 26 Combat System architecture, reduces cost compared to legacy designs and, when integrated with the Combat System allows situational awareness to be presented to the command team where and when it is needed.” Steve Carter, Combat System Equipment Programme Delivery Director BAE Systems “The Cambridge Pixel solution enabled a smooth and rapid integration to the existing analogue-technology, Kelvin Hughes Radar system. The Cambridge Pixel solution provides the radar video overlays and tracks plotted on the above water tactical displays giving the vital situational awareness needed to support a mine hunting mission." Simon Thomas, Head of Engineering MCM, Thales UK Naval Defence Case Studies View all case studies... SME Cambridge Pixel supports BAE Systems’ Uncrewed P24 project Thales: Minehunter CMS Upgrades US Navy Air Warfare Center: Upgrades to Aircraft Carriers and Helicopter Landing Ships BAE Systems: Radar Scan Conversion for RN's T45 destroyers and QE Class Aircraft Carrier BAE Systems: Radar Processing for the Royal Navy Naval Defence Products HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Radar Scan Conversion High performance API for adding radar video display to client applications SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product SPx RadarLink Radar Video over Low Bandwidth or Unreliable Links SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation USVx Control and view radar sensors and tracking functions on Uncrewed or Autonomous Surface Vessels SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data GPS Assist Detects and compensates for loss, spoofing or jamming of navigation data SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Offshore Platform Security - Oil, Gas & Wind Farms URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/oil-gas-offshore-wind-security/ Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas Security software that supports many sensors, automates deterrents and reduces false alarms. Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology Advanced Capabilities to Protect Offshore Platforms Recent events have made the surveillance and security of offshore platforms more essential than ever. Oil and gas platform or offshore wind security can be complex, often involving multiple locations and a unique set of sensors. Our modular software makes it easy to build a flexible solution that will automatically detect and track threats, alert operators and control deterrent devices. Sensor Integration & Security Automation Advanced solutions for radar and sensor-based offshore security systems, including modular software, developer tools and radar interface hardware. Our technology provides easy integration of your chosen radars, cameras and sensors (such as AIS and ADS-B), and capabilities such as tracking targets from fused radar, AIS and ADS-B data , flexible alarm logic and automated camera steering and deterrent activation. Wide Device & Protocol Support With Cambridge Pixel's hardware-agnostic technology, engineers, developers and system integrators can use a wider range of devices, with support for most radars and a huge range of cameras, sensors and effectors. Compatible with Open Standards protocols such as ASTERIX and NMEA-0183 as well as numerous proprietary and industry formats including Pelco-D, our solutions can integrate with many third-party systems and devices. View Security Brochure Detect & Deter Threats Our solutions can be configured to detect and track hostile targets such as pirates or uncrewed / unmanned systems. It can automate responses to deter targets approaching offshore platforms by aiming a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) or laser dazzler at targets and playing recorded warnings. Modular Security System Capabilities for Offshore Platforms Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder “We needed a flexible and intuitive front end to the multi-sensor surveillance system we are supplying to a Middle Eastern customer. Cambridge Pixel's application met all our requirements. The software integrates data from multiple radars and cameras and comes with automatic radar slew-to-cue, target tracking and transponder technology built-in and so enables an operator to filter out authorised targets and thereby speed threat detection.” Kevin Ferguson, General Manager Defense Integrated Security Solutions Systems (DISS) “We have worked with Cambridge Pixel for many years and have been impressed by their engineers' sensor expertise and their technical support to us and our integration partners. Also, the company was willing to customise their RadarWatch software to support a long-range acoustic and searchlight device (LRAD-RX). This allows the operator to audibly alert approaching vessels using either a microphone or a set of pre-recorded audio sounds.” Frank Cobis, Vice President and General Manager Klein Marine Systems “Cambridge Pixel’s new RadarWatch display software and its range of flexible software modules has allowed us to design and build a complete system upgrade for our customer using commercial sensors.” Nic Baldwin, Technical Manager Maris Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas Case Studies View all case studies... Delivering Advanced Radar Tracking, Recording, and Display Technology to Elcome (India) for Offshore Security Klein: Protecting an Offshore Korean Wind Farm Marico Marine: Port of Dover Safety Systems Upgrade Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas Products RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx RadarLink Radar Video over Low Bandwidth or Unreliable Links AVx VideoLink Client/server software to distribute camera video across unreliable networks HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Radar Software for USV & ASVs | Radar, Sensor & Camera Integration & Processing URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/uncrewed-surface-vessels/ Uncrewed Surface Vessels A leading supplier of technology modules for uncrewed and autonomous surface vessels. Trust the Leading Experts in Radar & Sensor Processing Technology Integrate Radars, Cameras & Sensors into USV & ASV Systems Flexible and affordable technology to support navigation, collision avoidance, mothership communication and target recognition in commercial and military USVs / ASVs. Speed up project delivery, reduce costs and improve performance using our modular solutions to add and improve capabilities. Core Capabilities for USV Developers Our flexible solutions include radar interfacing , target tracking , fusing radar and sensor data , camera control, alarms, multi-sensor data recording and navigating in GPS-denied environments . Compatible with Open Standards protocols such as ASTERIX and NMEA-0183, numerous proprietary formats and the SAPIENT standard, our solutions can integrate with many devices and third-party systems. Partnerships with Radar Suppliers Cambridge Pixel has partnerships with leading manufacturers like Simrad and Furuno, allowing inexpensive marine radars to be 'unlocked' for use with custom software. View the Brochure USV Radar and Sensor Systems Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) are a rapidly expanding area of interest for naval forces and commercial enterprises around the world. Cambridge Pixel is a provider of key technology components for USV development and has supported projects for leading developers and manufacturers across the US, Europe and Asia. USV Radar & Sensor Processing Solutions Diagram Use our Solution Finder to find which products can best meet your project requirements. Solution Finder “Effective and reliable tracking of objects around our unmanned surface vehicles is critical to their safe operation. It was therefore important that we chose an experienced and established radar tracking company to assist us in implementing such a capability. Cambridge Pixel’s engineers have worked closely with the ASV software team to not only fully integrate their tracking and sensor fusion capability into our ASView control system but also to optimise its performance and to enhance situational awareness in this very demanding environment.” Dave Martin, Head of Control ASV Global UK “From our long history working with Cambridge Pixel, we knew we would be successful in integrating and fusing multiple radars and sensors on different ships and boats with varying missions. We remain impressed by the Cambridge Pixel team’s responsiveness and speed in overcoming some tough technical challenges.” Bob Cepek, the SIS Program Manager US Navy “Cambridge Pixel’s radar interface technology is known in the industry as being a robust and trusted system with customisable, and powerful features. We selected their products because we are committed to ensuring that SEA-KIT’s vessels are at the cutting edge of the USV market’s technology requirements. Their technical support team has been highly responsive to our needs and it has been great working with them on this latest vessel.” Peter Walker, Director of Technology SEA-KIT Uncrewed Surface Vessels Case Studies View all case studies... Cambridge Pixel Supports Textron Systems' TSUNAMI USV with Advanced Radar Tracking Mayflower Autonomous Ship to Receive Cutting-Edge Radar System Upgrade from Cambridge Pixel ASV Global: Enhancing Situational Awareness on Uncrewed Boats Spatial Integrated Systems: Support US Navy in ASV integration SEA-KIT: Enhancing USV Operation SME Cambridge Pixel supports BAE Systems’ Uncrewed P24 project Uncrewed Surface Vessels Products USVx Control and view radar sensors and tracking functions on Uncrewed or Autonomous Surface Vessels Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications SPx RadarLink Radar Video over Low Bandwidth or Unreliable Links GPS Assist Detects and compensates for loss, spoofing or jamming of navigation data SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data SPx Video Simulator Simulate Camera Video for Development, Testing & Training. Get Advice & Pricing To ensure your solution delivers your required capabilities, tell our team about your project and we'll use our decades of experience to give you the very best advice. Our solutions are cost-effective for businesses of all sizes and we have flexible licensing options to suit different requirements. ### Sensor Processing Software Solutions URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/applications/other-applications/ Other Applications Sensor processing solutions for unique projects from tunnel safety to raised temperature detection. Providing solutions to customers in more than 50 countries worldwide Related Solutions - RadarWatch › Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance - RDR Data Recorder › Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data - SPx Fusion Server › Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream - SPx Camera Manager › Priority-based sharing of video cameras with slew-to-cue support Ask about your project Our Solutions Solutions for Radar, Cameras and Other Sensors Cambridge Pixel has a track record of delivering solutions for unique projects where our expertise on sensor processing is invaluable. If your project uses radars, thermal cameras and/or CCTV, Cambridge Pixel can provide solutions for acquisition, processing, data fusion, detection, tracking and display. Some examples of applications we've supported: Rocket Launch Tracking SPx Viewer-3D has been used to provide a 3D visualisation of rocket tracks from a launch site in Australia, along with RDR multichannel recording software for recording the radar video and tracks. Raised Temperature Detection Our SPx AV software libraries are integral to a COVID-19 detection software application that interfaces to cameras, identifies faces and then measures the skin temperature, giving an alarm if an out-of-range temperature is observed. Offshore Windfarm Protection System We customised our RadarWatch software to support a long-range acoustic and searchlight device (LRAD-RX), allowing audible alerts to be aimed at approaching vessels. Development Toolkits Cambridge Pixel offers a range of products and services for customers looking to develop their own radar and video software, primarily in C++ or .NET. These products offer a way to reduce risks, speed up production time and often reduce project costs. Popular with well-known system integrators in defence and other sectors, our development platform is also used by our in-house team to develop complete applications. Find out more about SPx Development Toolkits . Framework & Custom Applications Framework applications are fully-functional display applications, supplied with the top-level source code and a development package, to allow user customisation. Designed to give developers a solid starting point and reduce development time, they offer the perfect balance of flexibility and development effort. Find out about framework applications here . We can provide you with custom development of a brand new application to fulfil a specific set of agreed functional requirements. This is the ideal option for customers who require a very particular capability but do not wish to undertake development themselves. Find out about custom applications here . Interactive Guide Expert Support Easy access to engineers by phone or email. 12 months support as standard. Support & Maintenance › Quality Assured British Standards audited ISO-9001 quality management system. Quality Policy › 80+ Radars Supported Capture of radar video from most major radar manufacturers. Supported Radars › Radar Interface Cards Supplying a range of radar input card hardware to support our software. Radar Interface Cards › Related Case Studies View all case studies... Cambridge Pixel to support rocket launches in Australia. Cambridge Pixel provides 3D tracking and visualization software to Southern Launch. Cambridge P... 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This allows the operator to audibly alert approaching vessels using either a microphone or a set of pre-recorded audio sounds.” Frank Cobis, Vice President and General Manager Klein Marine Systems '; “Our engineers have worked with Cambridge Pixel in the past and like us, we are both SMEs, they have a reputation for being responsive, flexible and delivering on their promises. As expected, Cambridge Pixel delivered a working solution on time and to budget, and that exceeded our expectations.” James Longcroft, Business Development Director Silent Sentinel '; “We needed to deliver a solution that offered the same visual clarity as CCTV, but would work in all conditions, including in a tunnel potentially full of smoke and fire. Cambridge Pixel’s RadarVision technology not only allows us to provide this data as a standard video feed, but we have been able to merge in all the critical data the operator needs, including real-time positions of vehicles and people. All the real-time data can then be superimposed over a scaled schematic of the tunnel enabling us to give immediate context to any viewer.” Guy Avery, Software Development Manager Navtech Radar '; Discuss a project requirement with us Get help with an existing project Contact Support ## Product Categories ### Radar Interfacing & Control | HPx Hardware | Radar Input Cards URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/ Radar Interfacing & Control Radar interfacing connects radar sensors to other systems, converting radar signals into standard digital data that can be compressed and shared. Supporting almost any radar, the HPx hardware range includes stand-alone units and PCIe, XMC and VME cards for radar signal acquisition, network distribution and output emulation. Supporting software packages available include the standard board support library, the extensive SPx Development Library , server applications or client display software . HPx cards are backwards-compatible with previous generations of hardware, with the appropriate software support. Browse the range or contact us for advice on the best option for your requirements. HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit Application: Analogue radar acquisition and network radar video distribution Form Factors: Single boxed unit, dual rack mount, single/dual network OEM cards Status: Available View Product HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter Application: Analogue radar acquisition and network radar video distribution Form Factors: Single boxed unit, dual rack mount, single/dual network OEM cards Status: Available View Product HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Application: Very high-performance, single or dual-stream primary radar acquisition Form Factors: PCIe, x1 and x4 lane, full height, half-length Status: Available View Product HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card Application: Use with SPx Radar Simulator to generate representative radar signals for testing, simulation or training Form Factors: PCIe x1, full height, half-length Status: Available View Product HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Application: Enhanced-performance dual-stream radar acquisition ideal for rugged and embedded use Form Factors: XMC Status: Available View Product HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter Application: Conversion of synchro or resolver signals to ACP/ARP format azimuth signals Form Factors: VME Status: Available View Product HPx-256 VME Radar/TV Video Signal Splitter Application: Signal splitter for radar or TV, distributing to multiple displays or systems Form Factors: VME Status: Available View Product HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Application: Conversion of synchro or resolver signals to parallel or ACP/ARP format azimuth signals Form Factors: PCI/PCIe (no electrical bus interaction) Status: Available View Product Legacy Hardware View Product = Get in touch or find your nearest local agent Learn more about our radar processing software Learn More ### Radar Display Software for Naval, Maritime, Security & Air Defence URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/ Display Applications Software with clear, intuitive and customisable displays and controls for radar, camera and other sensors. Our product range supports sectors such as Air Defence , Naval Defence , Maritime Surveillance or Security . VSD-C2 Security and surveillance application incorporating radar and camera video. Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications. RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance. ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars. ASD-View Lightweight solution for visualisation of ADS-B data. SPx Viewer-3D 3D visualisation software for Windows or Linux. RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product. RadarView-240 Free application for receipt and display of CAT-240 radar streams. Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) Development framework for next gen command & control (C2) user interfaces or for the modernisation of legacy systems.. = Discuss a project requirement with us Get help with an existing project Contact Support ## Products ### HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-700-radar-input-signal-processing-unit/ HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit Next-Generation Radar Input & Processing at the Edge Upgrade analogue radars. High-res signal acquisition, network distribution and plot/track processing. More Compact & Reliable Upgrade Solution - No PC Required Less space, power and maintenance requirements compared to using a host PC. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Small Form Factor Unit The HPx-700 is primarily available as a small form factor unit in a standalone case (with an external mains PSU). However, for OEM customers, it is also available in a board-only form factor. Onboard 64-bit ARM Processor The HPx-700’s onboard Broadcom BCM2712 64-bit ARM processor supports embedded versions of Cambridge Pixel’s family of SPx software modules. The processor features a quad core Cortex-A76 (ARMv8) 64-bit System-on-Chip (SoC) and has guaranteed production through to 2035. A wide range of system functions are supported by the HPx-700, including combinations of: - Primary radar digitisation and network distribution/streaming - Radar plot extraction (including IFF processing) - Radar target tracking - Radar stream record/replay - Fusion of radar streams Radar Signal Acquisition The HPx-700 includes a flexible radar hardware interface that is pin-compatible with Cambridge Pixel’s existing HPx-410 PCIe card. The 37-way radar input connector supports dual radar channel operation and interfaces with RS-422, single-ended or open-collector signal types for maximum compatibility. It accepts radar video, trigger and azimuth signals in the form of ACP/ARP or serial data. Backwards compatibility with the HPx-410 gives access to a wide array of pre-built radar interface cables, alongside detailed Engineering Application Notes which guide the integrator on how to interface to specific makes and models of radar. The range of cables includes various generic signal breakout cables, as well as radarspecific cables for a diverse range of radars from: Consilium, Furuno, JRC, Kelvin Hughes, Koden, Sperry Marine, STN Atlas and Terma. Embedded SPx Server Processing The HPx-700 includes an embedded version of Cambridge Pixel’s proven SPx Server software. As standard, there are three main versions of the product, each of which progressively adds additional processing functionality: - HPx-700 Distribution – includes primary radar digitisation and - network streaming - HPx-700 Detection – adds both plot extraction and proximity - detection processing - HPx-700 Tracking – offers a complete multi-hypothesis primary - radar tracking solution Optional features such as radar stream record/replay, sensor fusion and IFF processing can be provisioned through the purchase of additional software runtime licenses. Configuration of the HPx-700 is achieved either through the built-in web GUI or by editing human-readable configuration files. The web GUI can also be used to update the unit's functionality and provision optional features at a later date. I/O Connectivity The HPx-700 includes dual RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, which are used for web GUI control connections and for distributing radar video, plot reports and track reports. A variety of video, plot and track report formats are supported, including Cambridge Pixel’s SPx format and numerous categories of Eurocontrol’s ASTERIX format as well as NMEA 0183 TTM messages. Additional I/O is provided in the form of a USB Type-A connector on the front panel. HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit Details Specifications Documents Specifications HPx-700 Specifications Form Factor: Small form factor standalone unit with external mains PSU or board-only form factor for OEM customers. Radar Video: - 2x Analogue (configurable gain/offset in range -5V +5V), 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm or high impedance termination (link selectable). - 8x Digital (RS422) with clock (7 in dual radar mode). - Programmable mix of analogue and digital inputs. Azimuth: - 2x ACP/ARP inputs, configurable for: RS422 differential, discrete single-ended signals. - Single-ended options for: opto-coupled inputs for electrical isolation, selectable 75 Ohm or high impedance, open collector (1 kOhm pull-up to 5V). Trigger: - 2x trigger inputs, configurable for: RS422 differential, discrete single-ended signals. - Single-ended options for: opto-coupled inputs for electrical isolation, selectable 75 Ohm or high impedance, open collector (1 kOhm pull-up to 5V). Radar Capture: - 37W D connector for video, trigger and ACP/ARP. - Single or dual-stream radar acquisition. - Programmable return length up to 64k. - Staggered PRFs supported. - 12-bit A-to-D. Accessories: Radar interface cables, spare mains PSU. Documents HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation Interested in HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit? ### HPx-346 - Analogue to Network Radar Converter | Radar to Ethernet URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-346-analogue-to-network-radar-converter/ HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter Connects radars to networks. Converts radar video to ASTERIX and other formats. Request Manual Get Advice Fast Performance & Low Power Requirements Uses less than 5W peak power. Compact size. Web interface for easy configuration. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Analogue Radar to Network Distribution The HPx-346 is a small form factor, combined analogue radar input and network radar video distribution unit. The unit connects to the analogue video interface on a radar, digitises the data and distributes it as UDP packets over Ethernet. Latest Signal Input Design The HPx-346 uses the latest signal input design and 100 MHz sampling. The HPx-346 accepts radar video, trigger and azimuth signals in the form of ACP/ARP pulses. A wide variety of signal types and input voltages are supported, allowing the unit to be connected to many different radar models. Unlike more basic hardware offerings, the HPx-346 includes easily adjustable resolution and sampling range, giving the user full control. Network Output in Open Standards The digitised radar video samples are formed into UDP packets, automatically fragmented if required. The option to compress video samples, using lossless compression to save bandwidth without data loss, is also included. Supports open standards, such as ASTERIX CAT-240 , for the radar video data so it can be received and decoded with no special software requirements. The HPx-346 is also fully supported by the optional SPx software and SPx Development Library . Web Interface for Easy Control A favourite feature among customers is the convenient, easy-to-use, built-in web interface, allowing the unit’s operation to be configured. As with the radar video data format, the format of the control messages is published, allowing external code full control of the unit. This allows the hardware status to be monitored by connected monitoring software such as SPx Monitor . Alternatively, the SPx Development Library is available to provide a convenient C++/C#/Java control class. Boxed, Rack-mount, OEM Card & Dual-redundant Versions In addition to the standard, small-form factor box, the HPx-346 is also available in a dual card variant as a 19" rack enclosure , and as a card for OEM applications . Front or rear panel connectors on the 19" rack version can be customised. A dual-redundant network version , the HPx-346D, provides two independent Ethernet interfaces to send network radar video simultaneously onto two networks. HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter Details Extra Info Features Images Docs User Manual Extra Info Radar Video to ASTERIX CAT-240 Converter The HPx-346 can output radar video in the ASTERIX CAT-240 open standard and other formats. Fast, Low Power The HPx-346 features a SoC (System on Chip) to process the digitised radar video samples and packetise them ready for distribution over the unit's Ethernet port. The SoC is fast to boot and is operational within 10 seconds of power-up. The unit is extremely low power, using less than 5W peak, meaning that it can readily be accommodated with no special cooling requirements in most environments. Widely Compatible The HPx-346 accepts radar video, trigger and azimuth (ACP/ARP) signals as its input from the radar. It can be configured to handle a wide range of signal types, including differential and single-ended with signals up to 60V, allowing it to be connected to many different radar models. High Precision The analogue input video is captured at up to 100MHz sample rate, using a high-precision analogue to digital converter at high resolution. Radars with PRFs up to 16kHz and rotation rates up to 120rpm may be supported by the card. - Self-contained primary radar acquisition and network distribution unit - Low power combined ARM/FPGA processor - Analogue radar inputs: - Analogue video - Trigger - ACP/ARP - 100 MHz sample rate - Easily controlled via web interface - Supports PRFs up to 16kHz - Supports scan rates up to 120RPM - Wide range of input signal support: - Single-ended, open collector or RS422 differential - Single-ended voltages up to 60V - 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm or high impedance video input - Status and diagnostic LEDs - Opto-coupled inputs for noise immunity - Programmable pre-trigger compensation - Ship's head/end of range pulse input - Optional digital input - General purpose input/output lines (x2) - Optional NMEA input for North correction - 1000BASE-T Ethernet output (dual channel variant available) - Open network radar video formats, including ASTERIX CAT-240 - Low latency - Lossless compression - Radar video processing, including: - STC/FTC filtering - Dynamic thresholding - Sector blanking - Azimuth offset - Open control protocol - Heartbeat messages - On-board test pattern generator - Loss of signal detection - Fully supported by SPx software, under Windows and Linux - Wide range of radars supported including: - Furuno - Kelvin Hughes - Terma - JRC - Koden - Sperry - Raytheon - Specialist Military Radars - Also available as card-level product for OEM HPx-346 web interface HPx-346 boxed unit (single network) HPx-346 rack-mount unit HPx-346 OEM card (single network) HPx-346 OEM card (dual network) HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter Datasheet Successful Configuration of HPx Cards App Note User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter Interested in HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter? ### HPx-410 - Superfast PCIe Radar Input Card - Ultra High-performance Radar Acquisition URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-410-pcie-radar-input-card/ HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Superfast, High-performance, Single or Dual-stream Radar PCIe Card Radar video sampled at up to 125MHz and transfer rates of up to 500 MB/sec. Request Manual Get Advice Dual-stream Option: Connect 2 Radars, Dual Redundancy & Dual-stream Capture Modes Highly flexible input options to support most digital and analogue radars. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Extremely high data transfer rates The HPx-410 card uses up to four lanes of PCI Express and a dedicated FPGA core to provide extremely high data transfer rates. The analogue video inputs are captured at up to 125 MHz using high precision analogue to digital converters at 12 bits resolution. The captured video can be optionally down-sampled to reduce the data rate before transfer across the PCI express bus, using high-speed DMA, at peak speeds up to 500MB/s (on the PCIe x4 variant). Interface to Almost Any Radar The HPx-410 accepts radar video, trigger and azimuth signals in the form of ACP/ARP or parallel data. A wide variety of signal types and input voltages are supported, allowing the card to support most radar models. The card provides a capability to detect missing signals in order to provide software alarms for loss of triggers or azimuth data. The companion HPx-180 card may be used with synchro or resolver signals, providing synchro-to-parallel conversion. Dual-stream & Dual Redundancy A dual set of inputs allows up to two independent radars to be connected to the same card. The HPx-410 card comes in single or dual-stream variants. The dual-stream includes different modes for the 2 channels: - Dual sampling of one radar video at different rates – typically this might be higher sampling for short ranges, to get maximum close-in detail, with lower sampling across the full radar range, to give maximum coverage. - Dual redundant mode – software-controlled automatic failover from one input channel to the other in the event of loss of trigger, ACP or ARP signal. - Dual independent radars – simultaneous, independent capture of two separate radars. Board Support Library & Processing An on-board FPGA provides data processing and control and offers capability for expanding the data processing functions for customised applications. The board support library provides a C++ class interface to configure the board and capture video, providing basic access to the video samples. Example code is available for Windows and Linux. Cambridge Pixel’s extensive SPx software is also available to provide advanced processing and display of the radar video data. SPx software can be supplied in the form of a library for use in custom application code or as ready-made applications, such as SPx Server , which have built-in support for the HPx-410 card. The SPx Development Library provides an extensible toolkit of radar specific functions that can be linked together to form a processing chain. Custom functions are easily incorporated into the processing chain, allowing an application to be built from a combination of SPx Development Library functions and user-written processing modules. Cambridge Pixel’s ready-to-run applications offer solutions for both server-side processing and network distribution and for client-side receipt and display. HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Details Features Images Docs User Manual - PCIe x1 and x4 Primary Radar Acquisition Card - Dual radar inputs, two sets of: - Analogue video - Trigger - ACP/ARP - Independent sampling on each channel - Dual independent sampling on the same channel - Dual redundancy support (auto-switch across channels) - 125 MHz sample rate - 12-bit A-to-D for analogue samples - Up to 500 MB/s peak (250 MB/s sustained) data transfer (PCIe x4 variant) - Wide range of input signal support: - Single-ended, RS422 or open-collector - Single-ended voltages up to 60V - 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm or high impedance - Signal status LEDs - Opto-coupled inputs for noise immunity - 8-bit digital inputs with clock - Parallel azimuth - Optional synchro input from companion synchro-to-parallel card (HPx-180) - Programmable pre-trigger compensation - Optional end-of-range input signal - Programmable mixing of analogue and digital videos - General purpose input/output lines - Loss of signal detection - High-speed DMA transfers - Supported under Windows and Linux - C/C++ board support package - On-board test pattern generator - Fully supported by SPx software - Wide range of radars supported including: - Furuno - Kelvin Hughes - Terma - JRC - Koden - Sperry - Raytheon - Specialist Military Radars HPx-410, x4 lane PCIe radar interface card HPx-410, single lane PCIe radar interface card HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Datasheet Successful Configuration of HPx Cards App Note User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter Interested in HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card? ### HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card - Generate Radar Video for Simulation URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-310-radar-signal-output-card/ HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card Generates Radar Signals for System Testing, Simulation or Training. Under software control, the card simulates radar output by generating analogue radar video, trigger and azimuth signals. Request Manual Get Advice Extremely Versatile with Adjustable Rotation Periods & Variable / Staggered PRF Modes Emulating conventionally rotating scan radars, counter-rotating, sector scanning or random scan. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Radar Signal Generation The single-lane (x1) PCI express card generates radar signals under the control of host application software. Time-stamped radar video data is passed to the card over the PCI express bus and the card generates the appropriate video, trigger and azimuth data signals in real-time. A first-in-first-out (FIFO) buffer on the card allows the host computer to write a number of radar returns into memory, which the HPx-310 card then outputs at the requested times. The typical buffer size is 100ms, which therefore specifies the latency in processing video through the card. Digital adjustments to the output timing are made to ensure that the output rate of video exactly matches the rate of arrival of data from the host computer. Highly Versatile Modes and Settings The HPx-310 card is extremely versatile, supporting a broad range of rotation periods, as well as variable and staggered PRF modes (including variable length returns). In addition to emulating conventionally rotating scan radars, the card may also be configured for counter-rotating, sector scanning or random scan modes. The output signal voltages and types are jumper-selectable, providing a wide range of output signal options. Realistic Radar Simulation When the HPx-310 card is teamed with the SPx Radar Simulator software, the result is a highly flexible, configurable and powerful radar simulation tool that can generate analogue radar video, targets, IFF, AIS and navigation data . A key feature of SPx Radar Simulator is the ability to generate synchronised data sets of video, targets and related navigation data when simulating ship-based systems. Radar Streaming to Network Radar signals can be moved across an Ethernet network using a server system ( HPx-410 plus SPx Server , or HPx-346 ) to digitise the radar signals and distribute the resulting data digitally. The HPx-310 card, along with the SPx software, may then be used to convert the network video back into analogue signals. This approach is applicable if it is desired to input the radar signals into legacy equipment which has the analogue radar interface. Display Console Testing Access to live radar signals during console development or testing can be difficult and expensive. HPx-310 provides a convenient and realistic source of radar signals to stimulate display equipment in the absence of a live radar source. HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card Details Features Images Docs User Manual - Full height, half-length PCIe x1 Card - Emulates signals produced by real radars - Scan modes: - normal rotation - counter-rotation - random scan - sector scan - Dual analogue radar video output - Low latency output - 25MHz output bandwidth - ACP/ARP or parallel azimuth output - SHM signal output - PRF 100Hz to 10kHz - Configurable output signal voltages - Variable and staggered PRF support - Variable (jagged) return length support - Configurable pre-trigger delay (steps of 20ns) - Rotation period 0.25 to 60 seconds - Built-in test pattern - Configurable output signals - C/C++ API available - Compatible with SPx Radar Simulator product - Supported under Windows and Linux - Typical uses: simulation, test, training and radar streaming HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card HPx-310 PCIe Radar Signal Output Card Datasheet Successful Configuration of HPx Cards App Note User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter Interested in HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card? ### HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card for Rugged / Embedded Radar Aquisition URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-450-xmc-radar-input-card/ HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card XMC Single or Dual-stream Radar Acquisition Card Ideal For Rugged Use An enhanced-performance XMC radar input card, for use with Compact PCI, VME and VPX processor cards for a rugged embedded solution. Request Manual Get Advice Dual-stream Option: Connect up to 2 Independent Radars Highly flexible input options to support most digital and analogue radars. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. High Precision Radar Capture The analogue video inputs are captured at up to 125 MHz using high precision analogue to digital converters at 12-bit resolution. The captured video can be optionally down-sampled to reduce the data rate before transfer across XMC, using four lanes to provide exceptional transfer rates. On the host computer, drivers and a board-support library for Windows and Linux is available. Additionally, the SPx software suite is available to provide a full complement of radar processing functions including scan conversion and target tracking. Dual-stream Functionality The HPx-450 is available in single or dual-stream variants. The dual-stream channels may be used in a number of ways: - Dual sampling of one radar video at different rates – typically, this might be higher sampling for short ranges to get maximum close-in detail, with lower sampling across the full radar range to give maximum coverage. - Dual redundant mode – software-controlled automatic failover from one input channel to the other in the event of loss of trigger, ACP or ARP signal. - Dual independent radars – simultaneous, independent capture of two separate radars. Supports Most Radar Input Signals The HPx-450 accepts radar video, trigger and azimuth signals in the form of ACP/ARP or parallel data. A wide variety of signal types and input voltages are supported, allowing the card to support many different radar models. The card provides a capability to detect missing signals in order to provide software alarms for loss of triggers or azimuth data. Board Support Library & Processing A board support library is available to provide a C++ class interface to configure the board and capture video, providing direct access to the video samples. Example code is available for Windows and Linux. Alternatively, Cambridge Pixel’s extensive SPx software is available to provide advanced processing and display of the radar video data. SPx software can be supplied in the form of a library for use in custom application code or as ready-made applications, such as SPx Server , which have built-in support for the HPx-450 card. The SPx Development Library provides an extensible toolkit of radar specific functions that can be linked together to form a processing chain. Custom functions are easily incorporated into the processing chain, allowing an application to be built from a combination of SPx Development Library functions and user-written processing modules. Cambridge Pixel’s ready-to-run applications offer solutions for both server-side processing and network distribution and for client-side receipt and display. HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Details Features Images Docs User Manual Features New Features Added Serial azimuth support, including RADDS RDS II (MIL-STD-751B) - High performance primary radar acquisition card - XMC form factor for hosting on SBC - Two sets of radar inputs: - Analogue video - Trigger - ACP/ARP - Single or dual-stream versions - Independent sampling on each channel - Dual independent sampling on the same channel - Dual redundancy support (auto-switch across channels) - 125 MHz sample rate with12-bit A-to-D - Wide range of input signal support: - Single-ended, RS422 or open-collector - 50 Ohm, 75 Ohm or high impedance video input - Opto-coupled inputs for noise immunity - 8-bit digital inputs with clock - Parallel azimuth support - Serial azimuth support, including RADDS RDS II (MIL-STD-7J1B) - Programmable pre-trigger compensation - Optional end-of-range input signal - Programmable mixing of analogue and digital videos - Loss of signal detection - Supported under Windows and Linux - C/C++/.NET board support package - On-board test pattern generator - Wide range of radars supported HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Datasheet Successful Configuration of HPx Cards App Note User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter Interested in HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card? ### HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter Card URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-550-vme-synchro-resolver-converter-card/ HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter 6U VME Form Factor Synchro/Resolver Converter Card in Four Standard Versions Single or dual channel cards with versions that support either high-voltage (115V/90V) or low-voltage (26V/11.8V) reference and synchro/resolver input signals. Request Manual Get Advice Fully Compatible with HPx series XMC (e.g. HPx-450) & Legacy PMC (e.g. HPx-250) Radar Input Cards Digitises the 3-wire synchro signals (or 4-wire resolver signals) and compares them with the reference voltage to calculate azimuth position. The card generates emulated ACP/ARP azimuth output signals. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Four Standard Versions - Single channel high-voltage(115V/90V) - Single channel low-voltage (26V/11.8V) - Dual channel high-voltage(115V/90V) - Dual channel low-voltage (26V/11.8V) All four standard versions of the card can support either synchro or resolver operation by adjustment of jumper links on the card. Interface with Most Standard Synchro & Resolver Units The card digitises the 3-wire synchro signals (or 4-wire resolver signals) and compares them with the reference voltage to calculate azimuth position. The card generates emulated ACP/ARP azimuth output signals that are fully compatible with Cambridge Pixel’s HPx series of XMC (e.g. HPx-450) and legacy PMC (e.g. HPx-250 ) radar input cards. 6U VME Form Factor The HPx-550 card has a 6U VME form factor and is powered via the +5V and +12V pins on the VME P1 connector. The card uses none of the address or data lines on either the VME P1 or P2 connectors. The user-defined pins of the VME P2 connector are used to receive either one set (single channel cards) or two sets (dual channel cards) of reference voltage and synchro/resolver signals. The emulated ACP/ARP azimuth output signals are provided on the same connector. LED Status Indicators The HPx-550 card has front panel status LED indicators for power status (i.e., “power good”), conversion error/fault (i.e., synchro/resolver input signals out of specification) and rotation status (LED turns on and off once per revolution). HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter Details Features Images Docs User Manual - Converts synchro/resolver signals to ACP/ARP format azimuth signals - 115V or 26V reference voltage - 90V or 11.8V signal voltage - DC to 40kHz input frequency - 3-wire synchro or 4-wire resolver input - 5 to 120 rpm rotation rate - 4096 ACPs per rotation - Fully compatible with Cambridge Pixel’s HPx-250 (PMC) and HPx-450 (XMC) radar input cards - Standard 6U VME form factor single slot card - Power via VME P1 connector - Signal I/O via VME P2 connector HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter Car HPx-550 VME Synchro-Resolver Converter Card Datasheet Successful Configuration of HPx Cards App Note User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. Legacy Hardware Our previous hardware models. Interested in HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter? ### HPx-256 VME Radar & TV Video Signal Splitter Card URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-256-vme-radar-tv-video-signal-splitter-card/ HPx-256 VME Radar/TV Video Signal Splitter Distribute Analogue Radar / TV Signals to Multiple Display Consoles or Radar Processing Systems. Interfaces to a single set of radar input signals or a single analogue TV video input signal. Request Manual Get Advice Supports a Range of Input/Output Signal Types Input signals are split to three sets of output signals. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Operates as a Splitter for Radar or TV Video Signals Depending upon which of its two input connectors is used, it can either operate as a radar signal splitter card or as a TV video signal splitter card. Input signals to the card are conditioned, regenerated and split to three configurable outputs. Typical applications for the card include distribution of analogue radar or TV video signals to multiple display consoles or to parallel radar processing systems on board ships or at land-based trials test sites. 6U VME form factor The HPx-256 card has a 6U VME form factor and is powered via the +5V, +12V and -12V pins on the VME P1 connector. The card uses none of the address or data lines on either the VME P1 or P2 connectors. Signal I/O is exclusively via front panel connectors, although there are versions of the HPx-256 card that support signal I/O exclusively via the VME P2 connector (please consult Cambridge Pixel for further details of these, as well as other customised versions of the card). Radar Signal Splitter When the HPx-256 is used as a radar signal splitter card, radar signals are connected to the “Radar In” connector and the card splits these inputs to three sets of outputs. A single set of radar signals comprises up to five connections: video, trigger/sync, ACP, ARP and SHM. Jumper links allow input video signal termination of 50Ω, 75Ω or high impedance to be selected. Each of the output video signals has a fixed impedance of 75Ω and a configurable gain of “1.0” or “0.6”, which is independently selectable via jumper links. The trigger/sync, ACP, ARP and SHM signals are received, thresholded and regenerated by the card. Per-signal jumper links select support for either single-ended (0 to 15V, 3V threshold) or differential (RS-422) input signals. Where single-ended input signals are selected, jumper links are also provided to independently select termination of 50Ω, 75Ω or high impedance. The output signal pulse width is the same as the input signal pulse width. The output signals can be independently configured as single-ended, with 75Ω impedance (0 to 12V unterminated) or differential (RS-422) via jumper links. TV Video Signal Splitter When the HPx-256 is used as a TV video signal splitter card, a TV video signal is connected to the “TV In” connector and the card splits this input to three outputs. The card supports composite SMPTE 170M (NTSC) or CCIR (PAL) video with 1V peak-to-peak signalling. The input TV video signal is 75Ω terminated. The three TV video signal outputs have a source impedance of 75Ω. HPx-256 VME Radar/TV Video Signal Splitter Details Features Images Docs User Manual - 6U VME form factor signal splitter card - Operates either as a radar signal splitter card or as a TV video signal splitter card - “Radar In” connector accepts a single set of radar input signals, comprising: - Video (50Ω, 75Ω or high impedance termination) - Trigger/sync, ACP, ARP, SHM (all signals either single-ended or differential RS-422) - “TV In” connector accepts a single analogue TV video signal: - Composite SMPTE 170M (NTSC) or CCIR (PAL) format - 1V peak-to-peak, 75Ω termination - Input signals are split to three sets of output signals - On-card signal regeneration and video gain adjustment capabilities HPx-256 VME Radar & TV Video Signal Splitter Card HPx-256 VME Radar & TV Video Signal Splitter Card Datasheet User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-550 VME Synchro/Resolver Converter 6U VME Form Factor Synchro/Resolver Converter Card in Four Standard Versions HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. Interested in HPx-256 VME Radar/TV Video Signal Splitter? ### HPx-180 Synchro-Resolver Card - PCIe Card for Synchro & Resolver Radars URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-180-synchro-resolver-card/ HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter Interfaces with most standard synchro and resolver units, supporting high and low voltage references. Request Manual Get Advice Legacy Support with Emulated ACP/ARP Output Signals Generate emulated ACP/ARP output signals for input cards without parallel azimuth capability. Request a Quote Designed & Made in Great Britain Quality engineering, expert testing and better supply chain security. Supports Most Synchro & Resolver Units Designed to interface with most standard synchro and resolver units, the card provides digitisation of the input signals, comparing them with the supplied reference signal to generate a 12-bit resolution parallel azimuth output (data and strobe) as RS-422. The HPx-180 Mk2 supports high voltage and low voltage reference and synchro/resolver inputs, making it suitable for use with a wide variety of installed systems. Generates Parallel Azimuth & Emulated ACP/ARP Signals The card provides digitisation of the input signals, comparing them with the supplied reference signal to generate a 12-bit resolution parallel azimuth output (data and strobe) as RS-422. It can generate emulated ACP and ARP output signals for use with radar input cards that do not accept parallel azimuth (e.g. the HPx-346 ) or for legacy display systems that expect ACP/ARP radar antenna signals. PCI/PCIe Form Factor It is a PCI/PCIe form factor card, but the bus connector is for mechanical location only and does not take power or data from the PCI/PCIe bus. Power to the card is supplied using a standard PC power connector from the computer’s power supply unit (either 4-pin Molex connector or 4-pin floppy drive auxiliary connector). All inputs to the card and the emulated ACP/ARP are available on the card’s front panel via a D-type connector, while parallel azimuth is supported via an IDC socket. A ribbon cable between the HPx-180 and a radar input card such as the HPx-410 is used to provide parallel azimuth to the input card. The HPx-180 Mk2 has front panel status indications including power, conversion error (input signals out of specification) and turning (LED turns on/off once per revolution). HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Details Features Images Docs User Manual - PCI/PCIe form factor - Power from standard PSU connector - No connection to PCI power/data - Supports both synchro (3-wire) and resolver (4-wire) input - Data + strobe parallel azimuth output compatible with HPx-410 & HPx-450 - 12-bit resolution (4096 values per rotation) - Emulated ACP/ARP output for use with legacy systems - Input frequency DC to 40kHz - Rotation period 5 rpm to 120 rpm - Reference voltage 115V (P/N 311-101), 26V (P/N 311-102) - Synchro/resolver voltage 90V (P/N 311-101), 12V (P/N 311-102) HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Datasheet HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Datasheet Successful Configuration of HPx Cards App Note User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. Interested in HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card? ### HPx Radar Interface Hardware - Legacy Models URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/hpx-legacy-radar-hardware/ Legacy Hardware HPx-400e PCIe Radar Input Card Replaced by HPx-410 PCIe radar input card. Request Support HPx-200 PCI Radar Input Card Replaced by HPx-410 PCIe radar input card. Request Support Legacy Hardware Questions These cards are no longer available for new projects. How do I get a manual for legacy models? Please contact support to request a manual. Datasheets for some legacy products can be found at the end of our Brochures and Datasheets page. Why are these models no longer available? Our hardware is constantly improved for performance and reliability. In some cases, components required by older models are no longer available. Can I buy legacy models? We do not stock legacy models and generally will not make new ones, as it can be difficult to find the required components. If there is a particular reason you require a legacy model, do get in touch with our support team . Legacy Hardware Details All Legacy Models Docs All Legacy Models HPx-100 PCI radar input card (replaced by HPx-410 ) HPx-150 PMC radar input card (replaced by HPx-450) HPx-200 PCI radar input card (replaced by HPx-410 ) HPx-200e PCIe radar input card (replaced by HPx-410 ) HPx-250 PMC radar input card (replaced by HPx-450 ) HPx-300 PCI radar signal output card (replaced by HPx-310 ) HPx-400e PCIe radar input card (replaced by HPx-410 ) HPx-200 PCI Radar Input Card Datasheet HPx-200e PCIe Radar Input Card Datasheet HPx-250 PMC Radar Input Card Datasheet HPx-300 PCIe Radar Signal Output Card Datasheet HPx-400e PCIe Radar Input Card Datasheet HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. HPx-180 PCI/PCIe Synchro-Resolver Card Flexible PCI/PCIe Synchro/Resolver Converter HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card Generate radar video, trigger and azimuth signals for simulation, testing and streaming. Interested in Legacy Hardware? ### Radar Controllers | Software to Control Radars and View Radar Status URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/radar-interface-hardware/radar-controller-software/ Radar Controller Software Remotely control radars and view the radar status with intuitive control panel software. Radar Control Applications Easy-to-use control panel software for specific radar types, displaying the radar status and providing access to the controls made available by the radar manufacturer (where specifications are available). Depending on the radar model, controls may include mode, range, power, gain, filters, sector blanking, speed and more. Integrate Control into HMI Applications The controllers use standard ASTERIX CAT-253 or proprietary transport mechanisms, where specifications are available. A remote API is available for radar control via SPx Server for a developer’s own GUI applications. Request Advice Custom Controllers Each radar controller application supports a specific radar model. We have a wide range of existing controllers and others can be developed on request, where specifications are available from the radar manufacturer. Request a Quote Radar Controller Software Details Available Radar Controllers Images Docs Available Radar Controllers This is a list of manufacturers that we have existing controllers for. Please contact us to enquire about the specific models available for each. - Furuno - ICS - Kelvin Hughes - Raymarine - Simrad / Navico - Terma - Weibel If your radar manufacturer is not listed, we may still be able to provide a controller. Radar Controller Example 1 Radar Controller Example 2 Radar Controller Example 3 Related Products: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Interested in Radar Controller Software? ### SPx Development Library - The SDK for software developers working with Radars URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/development-toolkits/spx-development-library/ SPx Development Library (SDK) An Open Standards SDK (Software Development Kit) for building or enhancing applications that require radar processing and display. Includes a library of C++ and .NET classes, with example applications, documentation and engineering support. Radar Processing & Display Software Development Kit Quickly build or enhance radar-based software such as C2 systems, VTMS, ECDIS, C-UAS displays and other surveillance software. SPx Development Library includes a large library of easy-to-use radar processing modules, including scan conversion, network distribution, plot extraction, clutter processing and more. Request Product Meeting Trusted Radar Processing Technology Our field-proven technology is trusted by major integrators to reduce development time and risk. Software built with the SPx Development Library is used by the US Navy , Lockheed Martin , BAE Systems , Raytheon and the Royal Navy. Key Features Expand our feature list below for details. Runs on Standard Hardware The software is built to run on low-cost, industry-standard processing hardware. It exploits the capabilities of modern multi-core processors and graphics processors, offering high-performance with low CPU usage. Modular, Flexible & Configurable The SPx suite includes a software library based on a set of C++ and .NET classes, with example applications demonstrating key features. You can use the capabilities you need by simply creating objects and linking them with your application code. SPx supports client-server configurations or "integrated" applications with all capability contained in a single executable. Each SPx module has a well-defined function and a set of parameters that adjust its operation. Furthermore, the processing chain allows you to insert your own code allowing you to add capability, algorithms and extensions to the SPx framework. Open-standard Network Radar Data Protocols Protocols include ASTERIX formats such as CAT-48 and CAT-240 and NMEA-0183. An additional proprietary protocol (SPx) is included to provide an easy way to integrate applications with our COTS software products. Large Library of Modules Radar processing modules include: - Software Scan Conversion (PPI, A-Scan, B-Scan) - Dynamic Thresholding (cell-averaging CFAR) - Clutter Processing - Plot Extraction - Radar Recording and Replay Scroll down to the modules tab for the full list. Flexible Licensing for Windows & Linux Single developer, dual developer and project licensing options, with Windows and Linux/X11 options. Full Engineering Support We provide engineer-to-engineer support, advice and toolkits designed to deliver ultimate flexibility to your in-house teams. Support is available by phone or email. View SPx Development Brochure SPx Development Library (SDK) Details Extra Info Modules Features Docs Diagram Extra Info What applications can be built with the SPx Development Library? The library can be used for most systems that use radar data. Examples include building or enhancing command and control (C2) systems, Vessel Traffic Management Systems (VTMS), Counter UAS displays, and other surveillance systems. What radar processing capabilities are included? The library provides numerous radar processing capabilities including: dynamic thresholding, clutter processing and plot extraction. Each process is fully parameterised, allowing you to customise its behaviour to meet your exact requirements. For a full list, please see the modules tab. How is the product used? SPx Development Library is supplied as one or more software modules with well-defined inputs, outputs and control parameters. You can easily add SPx modules into your C++ or .NET application, adding only the capabilities that you need. Multiple SPx modules may be linked together to form a complete processing chain. Your application still gets control of the parameters of each SPx module and you can even add your own modules into the chain if you wish to add your own capabilities. SPx is unique because it keeps you in control. If you eventually need to enhance or upgrade the functions of an SPx module you can simply drop in a form-fit function replacement, without affecting the rest of the system. It includes both radar compression and decompression components that employ algorithms specifically designed for radar video. Careful attention is paid to preserving signal quality and minimising latency for network distribution. The network distribution module is fully parameterised and is easily incorporated into a C++ or .NET based application program, or simply built with other SPx components as needed. Your application remains in control. The library provides a set of high-performance radar scan-conversion modules that create PPI, A-Scan or B-Scan displays with industry-standard graphics hardware. The SPx scan conversion module may be used on its own or combined with any of the other SPx modules for a complete acquisition, processing and display chain. The highly flexible SPx scan-converter supports multiple windows, multiple radars and provides superior quality displays using industry-standard computing components. It is easy to incorporate the SPx scan-converter into a display application, optionally using other SPx modules to deliver the radar video, or using your own hardware and software where that exists. Modules - Library of radar processing modules, including: - Software Scan Conversion including: - PPI Display - A-Scan - B-Scan - Compression: - ORC - zlib - Radar Video Processing: - Scan to Scan Integration - Dynamic Thresholding (cell-averaging CFAR) - Plot Extraction - Area, sector and range blanking - Statistics monitoring - Signal enhancement - LUT (Look-Up Table) processing - Range correction - FTC filter - STC filter - Clutter Processing: - Clutter Mapping - Clutter Subtraction - Scan to Scan Integration - Target Processing - AIS Decode and Display - ADS-B Decode and Display - Track Decode and Display - Network Distribution - SPx - ASTERIX - NMEA-0183 - Radar Recording and Replay - Supporting modules, including: - Graphics renderers - GUI widgets - Data receivers (NMEA, AIS, ADS-B) - Optional additional modules for camera video processing - Runs on low-cost, industry-standard processing hardware - Exploits the capabilities of modern multi-core processors and graphics processors - High-performance, low CPU usage - Modular, flexible and configurable - Based on open standards and the principles of open architecture - Open-standard network radar data protocols - Large library of radar processing modules - Supporting modules - Windows and Linux/X11 options - Backed by engineer-to-engineer support - Single developer, dual developer and project licensing options SPx Development Brochure SPx Radar Processing and Display Brochure SPx Scan Datasheet SPx Radar Display Coprocess Datasheet Scan Conversion Software Architectures App Note Moving Target Detection and Multi Channel Scan Conversion Presentation App Note Inserting Radar Video into an Existing Graphics Application App Note Diagram SPx Block Diagram Related Products: SPx Radar Scan Conversion High performance API for adding radar video display to client applications SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card Interested in SPx Development Library (SDK)? ### SPx Radar Scan Conversion | Adds Radar Displays to Software URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/development-toolkits/spx-radar-scan-conversion/ SPx Radar Scan Conversion Easily add PPI, A-Scan or B-Scan radar displays into your existing Windows or Linux software application. Add Radar Displays with Minimal Code Add real-time, smoothly-rotating radar images with programmable sweep or time-based fading into multi-layer graphics applications. Our Radar Insertion technology allows the scan-converter to insert its image into your Windows/Linux application with minimal changes to the code. Request Product Meeting Trusted Radar Scan Conversion Our radar scan conversion technology is field-proven in over 100 military vessels and has been deployed for airport surface movement, military surface and air surveillance and commercial coastal surveillance. We are trusted by prime system integrators including BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin . View the SPx-Scan Datasheet Scan Conversion Options The SPx library supports multiple scan conversion methodologies, including: - Scan-convert inside a client application using a C++ or .NET class library - Scan-convert in a separate process with a lightweight socket-based interface from a client (RDC method) - Scan-convert in a server and deliver images to Web-based client (eg. see SPx Radar Web Server ) SPx Radar Scan Conversion Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Extra Info Software-based Radar Scan Conversion The SPx scan-converter is state-of-the-art COTS software providing a high-performance, cost-effective radar scan conversion capability for Windows and X11 graphical environments. The scan conversion software exploits the power of modern multi-core processors and graphics processor units (GPUs) to provide high performance, flexibility, low cost and freedom from proprietary hardware. With the SPx library's scan conversion module you write the application software in Microsoft Windows (Win32, MFC, .NET) or Linux X11, optionally using a third-party toolkit. SPx provides the radar scan-conversion module which creates the radar picture and handles display mixing with the graphics - all using low-cost, easy-to-maintain hardware. SPx Scan Conversion Application Development The SPx library scan conversion module provides an Application Programming Interface (API) to control the processing and presentation of the radar video. A small number of calls from the application software to the module are used to set-up and dynamically configure the operation. Changes to window size, scale or display presentation are effected in real-time, to help ensure that the radar component of the display stays synchronised to changes in the other graphics layers. Updates to the contents of the scan-converted bitmaps can be reported to the application software at a programmable rate through one of a number of software event mechanisms, or else the scan-converter can directly update the screen itself to semi-transparently blend the radar video with the graphics. Either way, SPx supports real-time sector-based updates of the radar display or else lower frequency (quadrant or scans) as needed. Extended Processing Capabilities The SPx product family supports the addition of a number of radar processing modules to improve the presentation of the radar video. These include thresholding, filtering, clutter suppression and scan-to-scan integration. Optional recording capabilities are available in the compatible SPx library's recording module that records polar radar video to support, for example, incident recording or training applications. Supports Low-cost Computing & Graphics Hardware The SPx software scan-converter is a cost-effective solution for radar processing and display. By eliminating the special purpose hardware in your system, both capital and maintenance costs are reduced. The same software solution can be run on a variety of computing platforms from laptops through to high-end multi-core, multi-processor servers. By removing the dependence on proprietary hardware, we give system integrators the flexibility to use the most cost-effective hardware components. Beware vendors who will restrict your options for hardware selection and lock you in to a lifetime of expensive hardware, maintenance and proprietary interfaces. Cambridge Pixel is founded on the principles of open architecture, open systems, and extensible software components. - Software only, no special hardware - Flexible radar input options (network, hardware, test pattern) - PPI, A-Scan or B-Scan displays - Radars up to 240rpm - High-precision, sub-pixel accuracy - Multiple screen support - Multiple windows per screen - Multiple radars per window - Configurable radar colour and brightness - Range and azimuth correlation - Optional Processing library - Dynamic CFAR Thresholding - Filtering - Clutter suppression - Interference suppression - Scan to scan integration - Test pattern generator - Continuous zoom and off-centering - Trail retention on zoom - North-up, heading-up, course-up support - True and relative motion support - Real-time updates - Time-based or sweep-based fading - C/C++ library or .NET/Java interface - Full API for presentation control - Windows and Linux X11 support SPx Scan Datasheet SPx Development Brochure SPx Radar Processing and Display Brochure Scan Conversion Software Architectures App Note Moving Target Detection and Multi Channel Scan Conversion Presentation App Note Scan Conversion Trails Colours App Note Scan Converting to a Bitmap App Note Inserting Radar Video into an Existing Graphics Application App Note PPI Display A-Scan Display B-Scan Display Multicolour Display Multiple Fade Types Multiple Windows Related Products: SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks Radar Video Combiner Merges two network streams into a single unified output RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data Interested in SPx Radar Scan Conversion? ### SPx Radar Compression and Distribution URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/development-toolkits/spx-radar-compression-and-distribution/ SPx Radar Compression and Distribution SPx Development Library modules for the compression, distribution and network receipt of radar video. Radar Distribution with SPx Development Library For a fast and easy method to add radar acquisition, compression and distribution into your own software code, use the licensable modules from the SPx Development Library. The easy-to-use, compact and cost-efficient software toolkit keeps you in control. Add capabilities such as test pattern generator, scenario generation or radar recording by simply including additional classes. SPx Development Library Radar Distribution Using SPx Server The SPx Server software can be provided for compression and distribution only (without tracking), ideal if you are looking for a ready-made server to move radar video from a sensor to a set of displays. Analogue radar interfacing can be supported by using our HPx radar interface hardware . SPx Server Supports a Wide Range of Network Radar Video Formats Our technology supports the receipt of network video in raw and compressed formats, including our own SPx format, the open ASTERIX CAT-240 format, or a wide range of proprietary formats from different radar manufacturers . Request Meeting SPx Radar Compression and Distribution Details Extra Info Docs Extra Info Compression Standards SPx supports radar video compression through the ORC (Open Radar Coding) format, which is Cambridge Pixel's own open-standard for radar video coding and network distribution and ZLIB, which is a widely used compression standard based on the Lempel-Ziv compression standard. SPx uses both ZLIB and ORC to implement low-latency, lossless compression of radar video for recording or network distribution. ZLIB generally achieves a higher level of compression than ORC, at the expense of slightly more CPU time for compression and decompression. If desired, other SPx processing modules can be used ahead of the compression process to improve the compression ratio, at the expense of some signal loss. Using SPx Compression Modules You can add radar compression into your application software by using the standard classes from the SPx Development Library to compress and decompress radar video. For example, radar manufacturers looking to add network distribution can use ORC or ZLIB compression to provide lossless encoding of the video. The supporting client-side classes provide easy-to-use capabilities to receive and decompress the video, which may then be made available to application software, or to more SPx processing and display modules. Other Radar Video Distribution Options Alternatively, you can use the ready-made SPx Server application to deliver radar video from a point of acquisition to multiple display consoles. SPx software can be used on the client side if required. Everything in SPx is open, so you are free to select where you want to interface. For radar video distribution over low bandwidth or unreliable data links, RadarLink provides a client-server software solution. SPx Development Brochure SPx Radar Processing and Display Brochure SPx Server Brochure Related Products: SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Radar Scan Conversion High performance API for adding radar video display to client applications SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data SPx RadarLink Radar Video over Low Bandwidth or Unreliable Links Interested in SPx Radar Compression and Distribution? ### SPx Open Access - read and decode SPx recording files with these software tools and libraries that support URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/development-toolkits/spx-open-access/ SPx Open Access A set of software tools and libraries that support reading and decoding of radar video, held as Cambridge Pixel Recording (CPR) files, taken from SPx Server , RadarView or RDR (or other Cambridge Pixel applications with recording function). This supports the development of custom code in C++ or .NET to analyse radar recordings, for example for new algorithm development. Inspect Radar Returns or Develop New Processing Algorithms For developers wanting to inspect radar returns or develop new processing algorithms, SPx Open Access provides a streamlined set of capabilities and supporting tools that simplify access to the data, including MATLAB support. Request Product Meeting SPx Open Access Standard Version The package includes libraries and tools to access recording files that have been created by an existing Cambridge Pixel application. For example, an existing SPx Server application with a recording license may have been used to capture radar video of a situation of interest. The recording file is then read by the Open Access library functions and control is provided to invoke user code in C++, .NET or MATLAB in a Windows or Linux application. Includes sample applications in Visual Studio and Linux. SPx Open Access with Recording SPx Open Access is also available with a version of our RDR software that may be used to make recordings. This version of RDR is licensed to support acquisition, display and recording of radar video. It may be used to record any format of radar video that is supported by RDR. Note that where a special unlock code is needed to access radar video, for example with Simrad and Furuno radars, then an extra licence is needed. RDR Data Recording & Replay SPx Open Access Details Features Docs Images - Simplified access to radar video in CPR recordings - Decode recordings from RadarView, RDR or SPx Server - Select start and end time from recording - Select channel from multi-channel recording - Supports analysis and algorithm development - C++, .NET and MATLAB support with examples - Windows and Linux supported - Option to include RDR for new recordings - Wide range of radars supported SPx Open Access Datasheet SPx Development Brochure MATLAB A Scan MATLAB Airport 2D PPI Plot MATLAB B Scan MATLAB 3D Polar Plot Related Products: SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product Interested in SPx Open Access? ### Framework Applications URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/development-toolkits/frameworks-custom-display-applications/ Frameworks & Custom Displays Rapid development of customised operator display applications is made possible with our flexible software or our fully-functional framework applications, supplied with the top-level source code and a development package. Framework Application for Maritime Operator Displays The Maritime Display Framework provides developers with a fast and easy route to create custom software display applications providing ARPA, ECDIS and Integrated Bridge displays. It can be provided with the C# .NET source code and development package with full developer support from our engineers. Alternatively, our in-house team can implement the customisations for you. Maritime Display Framework Customised Display Applications A number of our software products can be highly adapted by our in-house team to provide unique display applications with custom branding and user interfaces. Customised software offers a faster and more cost-effective way to build applications for security displays ( VSD ), air situation displays ( ASD-100 ) and Maritime displays ( MDF ). Request Product Meeting Custom Software, Field-Proven Technology By using our framework or customised software, your application will have the advantage of including our high-performance, field-proven technology. This reduces the usual development process of requiring repeat testing and multiple iterations to achieve optimal performance. Frameworks & Custom Displays Details Potential Applications Benefits Images Potential Applications Our customised software can provide display and control for radars, cameras and sensors. We can provide a fast and cost-effective way to provide customised applications for: - Air Situation Displays - ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) - Command and Control (C2) displays - Counter UAS displays - Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) - Integrated Bridge Displays - Security & Surveillance Displays - Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS) - Vessel Management Systems (VMS) - Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) radar displays Benefits - Developers free to concentrate on project-specific requirements - Development time significantly reduced - Provides solid platform for further enhancements - Potentially lower cost than other options - Utilises Cambridge Pixel's extensive experience and expertise in: - Radar processing and display - Camera video decoding and display - Camera control and stabilisation - Graphics and user interface design - Navigation data receipt - Transponder data receipt - Camera video tracking - Data recording and replay For developers requiring an even greater degree of flexibility, SPx Development Library provides a solution to include our radar and sensor processing technology in your own applications. Maritime Display Framework USVx ASD-100 Vizguard uses a customised version of VSD SpyDarView is a custom display for the SpyDar camera system Related Products: Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars USVx Control and view radar sensors and tracking functions on Uncrewed or Autonomous Surface Vessels SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications Custom Development Bespoke applications to meet specific requirements quickly Interested in Frameworks & Custom Displays? ### Custom Application Development URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/development-toolkits/custom-development/ Custom Development Our bespoke development service can build applications to fulfil a specific set of agreed functional requirements. If your application involves radars, cameras or either types of sensors, our development team are uniquely experienced in sensor processing. Development Solutions A bespoke application development can be the ideal solution for customers who need something very specific and do not have, or choose not to use, their own software development resource. If a suitable solution can't be found using a combination of our ready-made applications, and/or customer-written applications built using our SPx Development Library, we can provide a completely bespoke, ready-to-run software application to meet the project requirements. Diverse Project Experience Our engineering team has decades of experience in radar processing and display, computer graphics, camera video decoding and display, camera control, graphical user interface design and transponder data receipt. This wealth of experience makes Cambridge Pixel uniquely placed to undertake complex sensor processing and display projects. This approach has proven very successful for a number of customers on diverse projects, ranging from remote radar display applications to fever detection systems. Some of our publicised custom development projects include Fever Detection Systems for Silent Sentinel and a Security Display Application for Kelvin Hughes . Request Project Meeting Custom Development Details Benefits Images Videos Benefits - Requires no in-house software capability - Shorter time to market - Provides solid platform for further enhancements - Potentially lower cost than other options - Utilises Cambridge Pixel's extensive experience and expertise in: - Radar processing and display - Camera video decoding and display - Camera control and stabilization - Graphics and user interface design - Navigation data receipt - Transponder data receipt - Data recording and replay Fever Detection System for Silent Sentinel CxEye Security Display for Kelvin Hughes Fever Detection System Related Products: SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications Frameworks & Custom Displays Fully functional display applications with source code for user customisation SPx Radar Scan Conversion High performance API for adding radar video display to client applications Interested in Custom Development? ### SPx Server | Radar Tracker Software for Target Tracking using Primary Radars & IFF URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/spx-tracking-server/ SPx Server Advanced Radar Tracker Multi-hypothesis radar tracker software with plot extraction and network distribution. Trusted by customers in 65+ countries, with over 10,000 active licences in use by organisations including the US Navy and UK Royal Navy. Request Manual Request a Quote Radar Track & Video Outputs Tracks and radar video are distributed over the network to your display, CMS or C2 system in SPx, ASTERIX or NMEA-0183 formats, with TAK and SAPIENT also supported. Ask a Question Key Features Highly configurable for your radar, with 80+ models supported High Performance Multi-Hypothesis Tracker The tracker uses field-proven multi-hypothesis association to simultaneously consider multiple interpretations of the radar measurements. This offers significant improvements in performance over simpler single-hypothesis trackers. Cambridge Pixel's tracking is proven across land, air and sea domains, in civil and military applications, with more than 80 radar models. Feedback from thousands of deployments over more than a decade has continually refined its performance against real-world radar data, conditions and targets. Configurable Target Extraction Parameters Every radar, environment and target set is different. SPx Server's tracking behaviour can be tuned to match: from slow vessels in sea clutter to fast, manoeuvring air targets. Configurable parameters include min/max target speeds, single or multi-hypothesis association, fixed or adaptive gain and expected target dynamics, with different values assignable to different geographic areas. Secondary Surveillance Radar Extraction SPx Server tracks from secondary surveillance radar (SSR/IFF) transponder video as well as primary radar, decoding interrogation mode information in software. Sampled at sufficient resolution, interleaved mode 1, 2, 3/A and C codes are extracted, embedded in the plot and used to strengthen track association. This provides a cost-effective software alternative to dedicated hardware IFF decoders. Integrated Radar Processing Radar video is cleaned up before plot extraction, with built-in processing for CFAR thresholding, clutter map generation, area-based filtering and masking, and sidelobe suppression. Removing clutter and noise at this stage means fewer false plots and more reliable tracks. Additional processing layers such as pitch and roll correction (essential for small vessels like USVs) provide the level of accuracy needed in demanding environments. Custom processing requirements can be met with user-defined plug-in modules. Redundant Operation with Automatic Failover For high-reliability systems, two SPx Server instances can run simultaneously, with the secondary automatically taking over if the primary fails. Radar video and track data continue uninterrupted, with no operator intervention required. For larger systems, SPx Fusion Server maintains consistent track IDs across a failover so client systems see no discontinuity and SPx Monitor provides health monitoring with automatic restart of stopped applications. Configuration and Setup Tools SPx Server is configured, tuned and verified through its browser-based interface, with live visualisation of radar video, plots and tracks so you can see the effect of every processing change as you make it. The interface is served locally on the server with no internet connection required. Once deployed, SPx Server can run headless, with full control available via the network API. AI-Assisted Configuration Version 2.0 of SPx Server introduced AI-assisted configuration. Using machine learning, it suggests optimal plot extraction parameters from your live radar data, cutting setup time and removing the trial-and-error of manual tuning. SPx Server Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Specs User Manual Extra Info Host Systems SPx Server is application software, designed to run on standard Intel PC or SBC hardware with Windows or Linux (see Spec tab), or on ARM hardware under Linux. The software is simple to install. Target Extraction The SPx Extraction process examines the processed video to search for target-like returns that form a connected target-like shape. A set of configurable parameters define the target size of interest, allowing small noise returns or larger clutter or land masses to be eliminated early in the processing. The extraction process begins by creating a set of spans that represent intervals of video above a threshold for each processed return. These spans are then combined across returns to form connected two-dimensional shapes. The weighted centre of gravity, bounding box and total weight of the plot shape are calculated and entered into a plot database, along with a timestamp. At this stage of the processing, no merging occurs of close plots that are likely to be derived from the same target. This allows partial plots to be reported on the network, if desired, and allows the tracking process to consider the merits of merging in the context of the local tracks. Secondary Surveillance Radar Extraction Interrogation mode tags may be embedded at the start of the IFF video stream as P1/P3 pulses or a specific mode specified, telling SPx Server which responses to expect. The processing includes de-FRUITING and de-garbling to remove typical noise from an IFF video. The IFF video handling capabilities provide a viable, highly cost-effective alternative to traditional hardware-based IFF decoding systems. Track Creation The tracker maintains an active track database, updated with new plot data from the data extraction stage. New tracks are added automatically or from a manual request (operator input or external process). The automatic track creation occurs when plots entered into the database are uncorrelated, or ungated, with any existing known target. A new preliminary track is created and is updated with future detections until confidence is established that the track is likely to be a target of interest. The time a track is held in the preliminary stage is a programmable option and needs to be set to balance the speed of detection with the likelihood of a false alarm. In a low clutter environment, where extracted plots are likely derived from real targets, the acquisition time may be as short as 2 detections. For noisy situations, where the plot extractor is reporting false detections, the integration time in the preliminary stage may be extended. Model Based Tracking (MBT) The MBT extensions to SPx Server (V1.72 onwards) can handle a larger number of provisional tracks than the standard MHT's initiation process. This allows specific target models to be created, meaning that different parameter configurations can process the same radar video. This allows small, low-observable targets such as drones to be detected and tracked alongside conventional targets in the same radar video. MBT extensions application note . Track Filter For each hypothesis, the tracker updates the current estimated position with the new measurement. If the measurement were known to be completely accurate, the update process would believe the measurement and the new estimate would be exactly the measured value. For various reasons, the measurement is inaccurate so the update process must take a weighted combination of the expected position and the measured position. This is the track filtering. SPx offers a number of track filtering modes. The simplest mode uses fixed gains in the components of the measurement. This can be successful for tracking applications where the target is clearly identified and relatively clutter free. The filter works by computing a dynamic filter gain, K, based on estimated system noise and measurement noise models. The system noise is used to model uncertainty in the known dynamics of the target, including its ability to manoeuvre. As system noise increases, or equivalently as measurement noise decreases, the filter places more weight on the measurement so the filter gains increase. As system noise decreases or as measurement noise increases, the filter gains decrease, causing less emphasis to be placed on the new measurement. The filter gains are continually changing and provide, under certain assumptions of the noise characteristics and linearity, an optimal estimation of the true target position. Three Versions Available As standard, there are three main versions of SPx Server, each of which progressively adds additional processing functionality: - SPx Distribution Server – includes primary radar digitisation and network streaming - SPx Detection Server – adds both plot extraction and proximity detection processing - SPx Tracking Server – offers a complete multi-hypothesis primary radar tracking solution There are also embedded variants of each optimised for the HPx-700 Radar Input and Processing Unit . Features New Features Added The latest version, SPx Server V2.0 , adds new capabilities including: - Proximity Detection - for collision avoidance and autonomous navigation - HPx-700 Support - includes controls for the HPx-700 Radar Input & Processing Unit - TAK & SAPIENT Support - output track formats for interoperability with modern C2 systems - AI-assisted System Configuration - uses Machine Learning to streamline setup and optimise processing parameters - Radar Coverage Display - uses terrain data and radar parameters to provide an integrated display of coverage and blind spots - Enhanced track reporting and plot history visualisation - Configurable track labelling for clearer operator displays - Multi-function primary and secondary (IFF) radar processor - Radar video from HPx cards or network - Radar processing - Filtering - CFAR Thresholding - Area-based video filtering/masking - Clutter map generation - Plot Extraction and merging - In-built AIS association - AIS track display and recording - Doppler Video support - Multi-hypothesis target tracking - Model-based tracking extension - Fully configurable tracking - Area-dependent tracking parameters - Full auto track initiation - Redundant operation, with automatic failover - Built-in world coastline database - Static or moving platform - Automated pitch and roll correction - NMEA navigation input for ship systems - Radar network distribution - Radar, NMEA and AIS record/replay - Comprehensive configuration GUI - Web Interface for control and graphical monitoring - Sidelobe suppression - ARM support - Windows or Linux versions - Network remote control and API - Receipt and tracking from plot data - Receipt and distribution of lidar data - Video, plot and track output to network - Fully configurable for: - Air defence , military ATC and airport surface movement - Border and critical infrastructure security - Counter-UAS and small targets - Maritime surveillance , coastal, VTS/VTMS - Maritime platforms, ARPA, ECDIS, Integrated Bridge displays - Military firing range security - Naval defence , combat management systems - Offshore platform security , wind farms, oil and gas - Surface movement radars - USVs and ASVs SPx Server Brochure New MBT Extensions to SPx Server App Note Tracking from Video in SPx Server App Note Web Interface Overview Web Interface SPx Server System Requirements Processor Intel Core i5 (10th gen. or newer) with 16 GB RAM, ARM Cortex-A72 (or better) or HPx-700 radar input & processing unit Operating System Windows 11 and Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu & RHEL) For other operating systems, please consult Cambridge Pixel Graphics Native Windows GUI requires a graphics display resolution of at least 1024x768 for configuration Note: use of native GUI is not essential and web interface is available Network Interface 1 Gbit Ethernet adaptor recommended Analogue Input Option HPx-410 PCIe or HPx-450 XMC cards (for Intel/PC systems) HPx-700 has built-in signal acquisition hardware Software Licensing Licensed Functions Radar video distribution Plot extraction Target extraction Licence Protection Method USB Dongle MAC-address licence file (other schemes are possible, consult factory for details) Radar Interface Analogue Radar Input Hardware interface card: HPx-410, HPx-450 Hardware interface unit: HPx-346, HPx-700 Network Radar Video Input Supported formats, including: ASTERIX CAT240, Terma, Simrad, Navtech, Furuno, Raymarine, Garmin and others. Plot Inputs Option to receive plot data from proprietary radars. Consult factory for details. Navigation Information Platform Navigation NMEA-0183 input including: RMC, GGA, HDT, HDG, XDR, PASHR sentences Physical Interface Serial port or Ethernet North Offset Adjustment Incoming azimuths may be ship or North referenced, with automatic conversion to North referenced from navigation data, as required. Processing Threshold Detection Adaptive threshold CFAR, using moving-window average Clutter Processing Clutter mapping using scan-to-scan correlation Clutter subtraction, pseudo-MTI video Video Masking World vector shoreline: land masking using built-in database of world shoreline data (static installations only). User-defined polygon: complex fixed world or platform-relative polygons, including holes (static or moving platforms). Area-Dependent Processing Tracker parameters can be assigned different values in different user-defined areas. Suppression of automatic track initiation (no-ATI zones) Optional automatic suppression of plots over land areas using world vector shoreline database (static or moving platform). Plot Extraction Configurable plot geometry (min/max range and azimuth) Optional plot merging (multiple modes) Digital Video Distribution Network Distribution Distribution onto LAN of radar video data in polar format Compression Zlib or ORC (Open Radar Coding) Data Rates Highly dependent on input data and configured resolution. Typical figures from 2 Mbits/sec for processed video to 10 Mbits/sec. Network Protocol UDP - Unicast or Multicast distribution Distribution Channels 3 independent channels. Each channel may be raw (unprocessed), processed or clutter map video data Target Tracking Maximum Number of Targets Up to 4000 Track Initiation Automatic, with programmable extraction areas Automatic wake area elimination (configurable geometry) Shadow area (multipath) elimination from known targets Manual track initiation from remote system Configurable min/max initiation speeds, which may be area dependent Max initiation speed: 1000 m/s Minimum initiation range at maximum speed: - 10 NM for targets moving tangential to radar - 3 NM for targets moving radially towards or away from radar Programmable initiation time from 2 scans upwards using M:N or SPRT integrator. Initiation criteria may be area dependent. Target Speeds Programmable minimum and maximum target speed for initiation in the range 0 to 1000 m/s Programmable minimum and maximum target speed for tracking in the range 0 to 1000 m/s Tracking Performance Figures are highly dependent on sensor, operating conditions and configuration data. Sample configuration - sea state 1, 100m 2 RCS target: For radar range 200NM, target at 100 NM - Position accuracy: σ = 90m - Range accuracy: σ = 90m - Azimuth accuracy: σ = 10 secs arc - Speed accuracy: σ = 5% of true speed for speeds above 5 m/s, σ = 10% of true speed for speeds below 5 m/s - Course accuracy: σ = 1 degree For radar range 70NM, target at 35NM - Position accuracy: σ = 25m - Range accuracy: σ = 25m - Azimuth accuracy: σ = 10 secs arc - Speed accuracy: as above - Course accuracy: as above For radar range 35NM, target at 18NM - Position accuracy: σ = 20m - Range accuracy: σ = 20m - Azimuth accuracy: σ = 10 secs arc - Speed accuracy: as above - Course accuracy: as above Notes: Performance figures are typical, but depend on exact characteristics of radar and target. Target assumed to be moving in straight line. If server is applying North offset compensation, timely updates of ship's heading are critical for good tracking performance. Quoted values of σ are standard deviations of errors. User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Thales used SPx Server in Royal Navy Minehunter Combat Management System Upgrades, to supply the Thales TACTICOS CMS system with ASTERIX CAT-240 format radar video and NMEA format target track data. SPx Server - News & Case Studies View all case studies... Cambridge Pixel Demonstrates SAPIENT-Compliant Radar Processing at NATO Counter-UAS Exercise Cambridge Pixel Supports Textron Systems' TSUNAMI USV with Advanced Radar Tracking Thales: Minehunter CMS Upgrades Delivering Advanced Radar Tracking, Recording, and Display Technology to Elcome (India) for Offshore Security SPx Server V2 Released - Advancing Our Field-Proven Radar Tracking Software US Navy Air Warfare Center: Upgrades to Aircraft Carriers and Helicopter Landing Ships SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance SPx Tracker-3D Provides target tracking from 3D and electronically-scanned radars Interested in SPx Server? ### 3D Radar Tracker for 3D or E-scan Radars - SPx Tracker-3D URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/spx-tracker-3d/ SPx Tracker-3D 3D & E-Scan Radar Tracker Software-based target tracking for 3D and Active Electronically Scanned Array (non-rotating) radars Request Manual Get Advice Create & Output Target Tracks Plot detections from the radar sensor are used to create and maintain target tracks and can be output in ASTERIX format for external display or fusion processing. Request a Quote Key Features Target Tracker Software for Windows & Linux Input Plots from Radar or External Plot Extractor The inputs to SPx Tracker-3D are plot detections. A plot detection is a measurement, typically characterised with a position, size and statistics derived from the radar. These plots may be generated directly from processing embedded in the radar, or may be provided by an external plot extractor (for example SPx Server) that converts radar video into plots. Plots may be input in SPx, ASTERIX or one of a number of proprietary formats. The modular construction of the software makes it easy to add new input formats as a custom extension. Intelligent Track Processing The processing inside SPx Tracker-3D seeks to associate new plots with existing tracks, so that track positions can be updated using a Kalman filter. Where new plots cannot be associated with existing tracks they become candidates for new tracks. After a configurable integration period related to a build-up of confidence in a provisional track, a track may be promoted to a full track. This process needs to balance the desire for rapid acquisition of a track with the need to minimise false alarms. Configurable Parameters Building on the techniques originally developed for SPx Server, the parameters that affect the behaviour of SPx Tracker-3D may have area-dependent values. Parameter areas can have minimum and maximum heights, allowing parameters to be set as height-dependent. This is an important tool in allowing the behaviour of the track processing to be adjusted in different areas, for example to cope with different conditions or different needs. Browser-based UI with 3D Visualisation A browser-based user-interface provides the method of visualising plots, tracks, terrain and the associated configuration data. Track processing is sensitive to terrain, which is read from a database at startup to define the 3D space surrounding the sensor and permit the tracker to assess whether targets may be lost because of terrain. The user interface provides an intuitive display of terrain, plots and tracks, permitting the viewpoint to be moved in real-time to visualise the incoming radar detection and terrain. Output Tracks in Multiple Formats Track reports are sent through a configurable network interface in ASTERIX CAT-48 or SPx formats. Other formats may be supported for specific versions of the software. An SDK is available to support remote control and receipt of track reports using C++, C# or Java-based client code. SPx Tracker-3D Details Extra info Features Images Docs User Manual Extra info SPx Tracker-3D complements Cambridge Pixel’s SPx Server, which is focused on target tracking for conventional rotating radars. System Configuration Is this the right tracker for you? Cambridge Pixel provides two radar tracking products. SPx Server is designed for rotating radars tracking targets in 2D. SPx Tracker-3D is intended for 3D radars, or radars that have non-rotating updates (typically electronically scanned). In most cases, SPx Tracker-3D is used for air targets (such air surveillance applications and drone detection), whereas SPx Server is used for coastal surveillance, maritime and airport ground movement applications. Features New Features Added • Support for deceleration when associating tracks with plots • Support for SPx-format plots replayed from file • Enhanced tracking and rendering - Primary/IFF Radar Tracker - 3D radars and E-scan radars - Automatic track initiation - Fully configurable through parameters - Area-dependent parameter values - Track-plot association - Kalman filter-based tracking - Terrain visibility processing - Plot input in ASTERIX, SPx or proprietary radar formats - Plot input recording - Track output in ASTERIX CAT-48 - Web-based configuration GUI: - Plot display - Track display - Terrain display - Range-height indicator - 3D visualisation - Map display - Remote API for control, configuration and reports - Optional external fusion (with SPx Fusion Server) - Optional external plot extractor (with SPx Server) - Configurable target dynamics - Up to 4000 targets - Linux and Windows support Birds-eye view 3D visualisation mode Plot and track trails Radar coverage prediction Area-dependent parameter support Tracker parameters Radar Height Indicator (RHI) display Config Diagram SPx Tracker-3D Datasheet User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Blighter Surveillance Systems , the designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning radars and surveillance solutions, procured SPx Tracker-3D for use with its innovative A800 3D multi-mode radar , to discriminate between surface and airborne targets. SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in SPx Tracker-3D? ### Sensor Fusion & Track Fusion for Radars, AIS & ADB-B with SPx Fusion Server URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/spx-fusion-server/ SPx Fusion Server Fuse observations from multiple independent sensors (radars, IFF, ADS-B and AIS) into a single output stream of correlated track reports with SPx Fusion Server software. Fuse All Target Tracking Data SPx Fusion Server solves the complex challenges of using track data when tracking with multiple radars and sensors. Track reports, typically derived from primary or secondary sources, such as radars, IFF, ADS-B and AIS, are processed by SPx Fusion Server using prioritisation and scoring to assess the credibility of data from each sensor. Supporting both co-located sensors and other sensors with overlapping coverage, the software can fuse the data into a single track report containing the most reliable information and a consistent set of track labels across the combined coverage area. Flexibility to Support Many Sensors Operating as a multi-sensor track correlator, the software is available as a Windows or Linux application for Intel architecture PC workstations or servers. Depending upon which software licence is purchased, a single instance of SPx Fusion Server can support between 2 and 32 sensor inputs. Key Features Target tracking data fusion software Input & Combine Multiple Sensor Types SPx Fusion Server combines track reports from up to 32 sensor inputs per licence, into a single report, using the most reliable data. The track reports supplied to SPx Fusion Server are typically derived from primary or secondary sources, such as radars, IFF, ADS-B and AIS. However, as long as sensor reports are georeferenced, observations from perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) and unattended ground sensors (UGS) can also be interfaced. Such PIDS or UGS systems can provide reports from a more diverse range of sensor technologies, including acoustic, electro-optic, magnetic, passive infrared and seismic sensors. Primary radars are typically interfaced via an ASTERIX format network data stream. Non-standard data streams can be interfaced and converted to SPx format via Cambridge Pixel’s SPx Server (2D radars), SPx Tracker-3D (3D radars) or SPx Track Manager software. Cambridge Pixel’s wide array of HPx-series radar input cards provide legacy interface support for older primary radars that do not output via Ethernet. Sensor Prioritisation & Scoring SPx Fusion Server allows the assignment of “priority” and “score” values to observations from each sensor, which means that the credibility of information from each sensor may be established by the fusion engine. Information from sensors which are believed to be more accurate may be given greater credence than other, possibly less accurate, sensors. Where observations for a target are received from multiple overlapping sensors, information from the sensor with the highest priority setting is selected by the fusion engine in preference to the others. If multiple sensors share the same priority level, the decision is based on the proximity of the target to each sensor. The fusion engine will only report fused tracks if the combined score of all sensors supplying observations for the track, meets (or exceeds) the threshold score of “1.0”. For example, if the score for each sensor is set to “0.5”, then reports will only be output for targets observed by at least two sensors. Combines Co-located Sensors Where two or more sensors are co-located and covering the same area, SPx Fusion Server can be used to provide a combination of the available information within a single, unified track report. The track report for a target visible to multiple sensors will contain the most reliable information available from the various sensors. Also, where one sensor provides information that another does not, the track report is a union of the information from both, ensuring that the richest dataset is made available. Combines Overlapping Sensors Where a number of radar sensors provide overlapping coverage, it is often desirable for an observer to be presented with a single, consistent set of track labels across the combined coverage area. This is a common requirement with VTS, coastal surveillance systems and land border security applications. Essentially, this means that where a target is seen to traverse from the coverage of one sensor into the next, the track label will not change as it does so. Nor should the observer be presented with two or more possible tracks representing the same physical target. SPx Fusion Server eliminates such problems by ensuring consistent track labelling with a single global track ID across the whole coverage area. Request Quote SPx Fusion Server Details Features Specifications Images Docs Features New Features Added • Support for SAPIENT sensor sources • Support for parallel processing of observations • Support for bearing-only observations • Support environment variables in parameter files • Support for Alert reporting of merges, splits and changes • Enhanced support for track and sensor height references - From 2 to 32 sensor inputs (contact Cambridge Pixel for more sensor inputs) - Supports ASTERIX, SPx, IFF, ADS-B, - AIS & other georeferenced track report formats - Configurable sensor prioritisation & scoring - Network output of fused track reports - Track reports are unified with consistent track ID labelling - Available for Windows and Linux Specifications O/S: Windows or Linux Licence versions: up to 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 25 or 32 sensor inputs SPx Fusion Server Map View Block Diagram SPx Fusion Server Datasheet Real-World Application Lockheed Martin integrated SPx Fusion into their Naval Vigilance Radar system for the Royal Navy, to combine tracks from multiple radars on the ships with AIS (automatic identification system) transponder data and other sensor data into a single, integrated data source. 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SME Cambridge Pixel supports BAE Systems’ Uncrewed P24 project SIS and Cambridge Pixel complete major integration on ASVs for U.S. Navy trials Cambridge Pixel Provides Radar Trackers for Korean Air Bases Related Products: Radar Video Combiner Merges two network streams into a single unified output SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in SPx Fusion Server? ### SPx Track Manager- Radar Track Processing URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/spx-track-manager/ SPx Track Manager Process Radar Plots & Tracks Format conversion, network switching, dual-redundant control, annotation and filtering of radar track messages. Request Manual Ask a Question Solves Problems with Complex Setups Convert, edit and filter track messages as needed for each display. Request a Quote Key Features A multi-function track processing module Format Conversion If plot or track data is in a different format to that required by the display equipment or processing software, SPx Track Manager can convert between different formats, and even convert a single input channel to different formats simultaneously. Track Distribution Supports multiple input and output channels. A single track input channel can be configured to output to one or more outputs, allowing tracks to be output onto several different network adapters or network sub-nets. Track Adjustment The contents of a track message may be adjusted for selected track parameters, such as compensation for known position errors. Dual-Redundant Operation Supports dual-redundant streams of tracks, automatically enabling one stream and switching to the second in the event of its loss. Track Filtering Filters based on the track position, dynamics and properties can be set up on a track output channels, allowing the original track stream may be partitioned into different subsets of tracks sent to different displays, or restricting the output of tracks passing a threat test. SPx Track Manager Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info Host Systems SPx Track Manager is application software, designed to run on standard Intel PC or SBC hardware. The software is simple to install and the following minimum specification is suggested: - Intel Core i5 or better CPU - 8GB or more of RAM - Windows 11 or Linux (mainstream distribution such as Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora and Ubuntu) less than 2 years old Track Adjustment Examples If there are known to be systematic errors in the track position then these can be compensated for. Also, the track’s lat/long can be corrected if it was originally based on slant range rather than flat range. Additionally, a display application can feed back to the Track Manager, through a remote control interface, to adjust classification and threat information. Data Normalisation Data normalisation that converts heterogeneous inputs to a common format may be used in multi-radar/sensor systems to convert different track formats before combining or fusing the data (using SPx Fusion Server ) to provide a single track message when the tracks relate to the same target. Features New Features Added • Support for SAPIENT encode/output • Support for channel counts of 16 & 32 • Support for input from AN/TPS-75 radars • Support for input from APS FIELDctrl radars • Support for input from RADA radars • Support for input from Robin Radar • Improved support for Echodyne EchoGuard and EchoShield radars - Ready-made application for Windows or Linux - Supported standard formats: ASTERIX, GeoJSON, NMEA TTC, NMEA TTM, SAPIENT BSI Flex 335, SEIWG ICD-100, SGF 1.1 & SPx - Supported proprietary formats*: AN/TPS- 70 ECGP, AN/TPS-75, APS FIELDctrl, BlighterNexus, DML (Denbridge Marine Ltd), Echodyne EchoGuard, Echodyne EchoShield (inc. 3rd generation), JY-11, Leonardo DRS RADA, REL-4, REL-4M, Robin Radar, SkySafe GeoJSON & YLC-6 - Configurable to perform as a SAPIENT fusion node - Conversion between formats - Filtering on position, speed, threat level - Track annotation and correction - Web-based control interface - Supports dual-redundant switching of track streams - Remote API for system integrators - NMEA nav data input for track adjustment - Compatible with SPx Server , SPx Fusion Server , SPx Monitor - Licensing options on number of output channels (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16 & 32) *Note: Many additional proprietary formats are also supported, but cannot be disclosed due to NDA. SPx Track Manager Datasheet Map view with track filtering menu Map View with area of interest defined User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Track Manager - News & Case Studies View all case studies... Fully Mobile Multi-Sensor Surveillance System Upgrade Supported By Cambridge Pixel Cambridge Pixel to support rocket launches in Australia. The Challenge of Integrating Track Data from Different Radar Types has been Solved SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars TEWA Threat Evaluation and Weapon Assignment Interested in SPx Track Manager? ### SPx Radar Web Server - Radar Video in a Browser URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/spx-radar-web-server/ SPx Radar Web Server Display Radar Video in Browsers Provide easy access to radar imagery on different devices, from desktops to smartphones, with processing handled by a remote server or cloud-based architecture. Ask a Question Supports Multiple Users Each operator can independently change scale and position on their display to see the radar video at full resolution Get a Quote Key Features Converts Radar Video Converts radar video into sequences of scan-converted images, which it can then serve to web browsers for display with maps, tracks and related symbology. A typical system architecture will have SPx Server at a radar site to receive and pre-process the radar video, then use SPx Radar Web Server to scan-convert and serve images to any number of connected browsers. Cloud-based Server Support In a cloud-based solution, a lightweight radar server (or HPx-346 unit) will receive the radar video and distribute it to a cloud-based server running SPx Radar Web Server. The client browsers then simply make HTTP requests for specific areas of radar data. Handles Track Data SPx Radar Web Server also handles track data (primary radar tracks, fused tracks, AIS, ADS-B), providing these in an extended GeoJSON format to connected browsers for rendering. Windows and Linux Versions SPx Radar Web Server is available for both Windows and Linux. SPx Radar Web Server Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Extra Info Client Support SPx Radar Web Server is licenced according to the maximum number of clients it will support. Standard options are available for up to 100 clients but more can be supported if the host has sufficient resources. Alternatively, a distributed approach is possible, with multiple servers sharing the radar data and serving fewer clients. Control SPx Radar Web Server is configured at start up via configuration file and is then fully controllable at runtime via a client-side Javascript API. The API allows client-side display applications to be built easily upon web-based mapping tools such as Google Maps and Bing Maps. A built-in web client display is also provided. Each client selects its chosen view through query strings in the URL when making requests to the server. Furthermore, any other runtime parameter may also be controlled through the RESTful API. This provides client apps with an extremely straightforward method of controlling the radar view and general operation of SPx Radar Web Server, without any reliance on Javascript. - Available for both Windows and Linux - Radar display in a standard web browser - Per-client, independent radar presentation (2, 5, 10, 25 or 100 clients) - Receives ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video - GeoJSON track/AIS/ADS-B data - High quality scan conversion - Selectable radar colours - Fully configurable scale and off-centring - History trails - Radar overlay on ENC charts and maps - Target overlays - Secure protocols - Scan conversion on remote server or in cloud - Remote control of SPx Server - Moving platforms supported, using NMEA-0183 navigation data - Sample client display - Full API support for custom development SPx Radar Web Server Datasheet Track Table SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RadarVision Converts radar data into standard IP streams for display in Video Management Systems (VMS) HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in SPx Radar Web Server? ### RadarVision - radar data converted to a video stream URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/radarvision/ RadarVision Easily Add Radar to VMS Convert radar data into standard IP streams for display in any Video Management System (VMS). Request Quote Control Radar Alongside Camera Video Responds to pan and zoom instructions from the VMS to emulate a PTZ camera. Ask a Question Key Features A self-contained software application for Windows or Linux Display Radar Video in VMS RadarVision connects to a radar and converts radar data into a video stream that can be displayed by Video Management Systems, allowing a radar to be added into existing security solutions quickly and easily. No changes are required to the cameras or display system, a suitable radar may simply be installed and connected to the Video Management System through RadarVision. Pan & Zoom Controls RadarVision can emulate a PTZ camera allowing the VMS operator to use a joystick to pan and zoom the radar picture. RadarVision is capable of receiving the same joystick instructions through a PELCO-D interface. RadarVision automatically rescales the radar picture, in real-time to present the radar data at the optimum scale. Supports Many Different Radars RadarVision is able to interface to a wide range of radars providing data as analogue signals or as network data, either in standard format or in a number of proprietary formats. Built-in Web Interface RadarVision is simply controlled by its built-in web interface. A standard web browser may be used to configure and monitor RadarVision. The browser window allows RadarVision to be configured, including the desired output details and any intermediate processing of the radar prior to display. RadarVision Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Extra Info RadarVision is a self-contained software application that sits between the radar sensor and the display system. It receives radar data (video, plots or tracks) and converts this data into an image, optionally with maps and symbols, which is then sent to the video display system. The video display system could be a VMS or a standard computer running a media player. RadarVision interfaces to a wide range of security, maritime and specialist radars to allow a situational awareness picture to be presented on a VMS or viewed on any Windows or Linux computer. - Ready-to-run software application - Radar input from network or signals - Radar input as video or plot data - Radar processing functions - Track display - Scan conversion of radar data to plan view - High fidelity radar image - Full control of radar image presentation - Geo-referenced map underneath the radar - User-defined maps - Overlay symbols - Web control interface for configuration - Fully autonomous operation - Multi-stream output at SD or HD resolutions - PELCO control of radar video (pan, zoom of image) - Direct connection with Video Management Systems - Radar display with any media player - No client side software licensing RadarVision Brochure RadarVision Overview RadarVision Security Display Real-World Application Navtech selected RadarVision to integrate radar into the ClearWay™ VMS for a major road tunnel project, providing operators with radar-based visual capability in case of major incidents. SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream Radar Video Combiner Merges two network streams into a single unified output SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Radar Web Server Display solution to support browser-based radar applications on desktops, tablets and smartphones Interested in RadarVision? ### Radar Video Combiner - Merge Radar Feeds URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/radar-video-combiner/ Radar Video Combiner Merge Radar Feeds Combine two streams of network radar video into a single radar video output. Request a Quote Infill Missing or Poor Coverage Merge two obstructed radar feeds for a full 360° view or to infill sections of poor or unreliable coverage. Ask a Question Key Features Combines two overlapping radar videos. Combine two streams of network radar video. The application takes in two independent streams of network radar video and combines them into a single, unified radar video output. Output Merged Data Like Real Radar Feed Output radar video data is still in the polar domain and therefore appears as if it were a real radar feed to any receiving software. Additionally, since the output network stream is fully configurable, independently of the input streams, the Radar Video Combiner may be used as a lightweight distribution server. Supports Different Radar Setups The radars providing the input videos may be completely independent, operating asynchronously and physically offset from each other. Additionally, there is no requirement for the radars to be operating at the same range or even to have the same rotation rate. The output data is slaved to the rotation of one of the radars, designated the "master" radar, in order to minimise latency. Processes Overlapping Data Where the radars have overlaps in their coverage the Radar Video Combiner can select which data is used, effectively mosaicking the inputs together and preventing timing artefacts. Furthermore, video samples may be "tagged" with the input source, allowing receivers to know which radar contributed to the sample and process/display them differently if required. Radar Video Combiner Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Extra Info Infill A typical use for the Radar Video Combiner is to present an operator with a radar image for the full 360° coverage where the main radar's coverage is interrupted by a persistent obstacle. For example on-board a ship the navigation radar may often have a blind sector due to the ship's superstructure. The Radar Video Combiner can take the video from the navigation radar and an infill radar, mounted aft, and present a continuous, uninterrupted radar picture to the display. Typical application areas for the Radar Video Combiner include: windfarm mitigation, security installations and coastal surveillance. Essentially anywhere where a main radar has a region of poor or unreliable coverage that may be covered by a second radar. Redundancy In the event of loss of either input channel the Radar Video Combiner degrades gracefully, outputting the best available data at the time. This means the Radar Video Combiner may be used to offer a level of redundancy if fed with inputs derived from the same radar source. Alternatively, it can be used as an automatic failover switch between a main radar and an auxiliary one. - Combines two overlapping radar videos - Accepts ASTERIX CAT-240 inputs - ASTERIX CAT-240 output - 8-bit or 16-bit input data sample support - Output 8-bit or 16-bit samples - ZLIB compression support - Configuration file - Network socket remote control interface - Automatic failover (redundancy) - Master/slave operation, with graceful degradation - Mosaicking of overlap coverage - Available for Windows and Linux Radar Video Combiner Datasheet Radar Video Combiner Overview Example of Combined Radar Video Combined Video SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RadarVision Converts radar data into standard IP streams for display in Video Management Systems (VMS) SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. HPx-410 PCIe Radar Input Card Very high-performance PCI express radar acquisition card Interested in Radar Video Combiner? ### AVx VideoLink - Video over Poor Networks URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/avx-videolink/ AVx VideoLink Video over Unreliable Networks Manages the distribution of network camera video across unreliable, or variable bandwidth data links. Get a Quote Significantly Improved Image Quality Automatically adjusts the encoding parameters of the video distribution to adapt to varying network loads, latency and loss of packets. Ask a Question Key Features A solution to the problem of unreliable networks. Adaptive Real-time Encoding The latency introducted by network protocols such as TCP/IP makes them unsuitable to real-time systems. For wide-area networks, composed of several layers of varying reliability, packet loss may become a significant issue. AVx VideoLink is an adaptive real-time encoding process that automatically adjusts the encoding parameters of the video distribution to adapt to varying network loads, latency, and loss of packets, providing significantly improved image quality. Client-server Software The encoding scheme uses feedback from the receiving client, allowing the encode quality to dynamically adjust to the available network capacity. Both server and relay applications are remote-controllable using Cambridge Pixel’s network API, which allows very flexible run-time configuration of allocation of physical camera inputs to input streams. Display clients can connect to the AVx VideoLink relay application using standard RTSP or ONVIF protocols, providing an effectively transparent end-to-end link from camera to display. AVx VideoLink Details Extra Info Features Docs Extra Info AVx VideoLink comprises two distinct parts: - a server process to manage receipt of camera video and onward network distribution - a relay process to monitor network performance and provide the client interface The server and relay processes reside at either end of the unreliable link. Display clients can connect to the AVx VideoLink relay application using standard RTSP or ONVIF protocols, providing an effectively transparent end-to-end link from camera to display. AVx VideoLink can be used in conjunction with other Cambridge Pixel products. For example, the RadarWatch application provides a field-proven and operator-friendly combined display of radar and multiple camera video streams. The RDR data recording and replay application can record radar video and camera video together with other data streams. RDR can be deployed near the sensors, co-located with the AVx VideoLink server, to record ‘original quality’ camera video that can then be replayed, at the same time as live video, across a WAN or point-to-point link for display Network Protocols Camera video encoded by standard compression methods such as H.264 can be distributed using protocols such as RTSP or ONVIF. For reliable local area networks, this approach works well and no special precautions are required. Using standard, connectionless network protocols such as UDP/IP, there is no guarantee that packets will be delivered in sequence, or even at all, but in practical network configurations with simple network topologies the reliability is sufficient to maintain a real-time data stream. In wide area networks, for example those relying on low bandwidth data links, the packet loss arising from UDP distribution may become significant. Depending on which part of the compressed video stream is lost, the effect may be to lose a portion of an image or even a whole sequence of images, potentially lasting many hundreds of milliseconds. A connection-oriented protocol, such as TCP/IP, provides a mechanism for guaranteeing delivery of data by verifying receipt and resending when necessary. However, for real-time distribution, delayed delivery of network data will result in increased latencies in the display and the additional overhead of multiple retries will soon overload the network. AVx VideoLink Encoding The special AVx VideoLink encoding provides the perfect balance between low overhead/latency and high reliability. Feedback from the receiving client allows the encode quality to dynamically adjust to the available network capacity. A limited number of retries are permitted to maintain the consistency of the data stream, but the encoder can also abort the retries if the latency becomes too large. This allows the encoding process to accommodate some packet loss with significantly improved resilience over normal UDP-based delivery methods. A maximum per-channel bitrate can be specified, allowing only a portion of the available link bandwidth to be used so that other applications can share the link. If latency or packet loss worsen at any given time, the bitrate is automatically reduced from the configured maximum. AVx VideoLink can use a combination of hardware-based and software-based H.264 encoding in the server application, allowing optimum use of the resources available. As well as encoding camera video at an adaptive rate to meet the preconfigured or real-time bitrate requirements, the server application can optionally modify the frame rate to meet the constraints of the link bandwidth. - Windows compatible - Accepts RTSP or ONVIF camera video inputs - Re-encodes video for network distribution - Automatic adaption of encoding quality - Resilient video distribution - Channel priority support - Supports wide-area networks and point-to-point links - Client application recovers original RTSP or ONVIF data streams - Multi-channel, multi-client: - up to 8 cameras - up to 8 clients AVx VideoLink Datasheet Real-World Application Sirius Insight included AVx VideoLink in a project for AI maritime situational awareness , to ensure that camera video feeds from remote sites were efficiently distributed for display, record and replay, and ML analysis. RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in AVx VideoLink? ### RadarLink - Radar Video over Low bandwidth URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/radarlink/ SPx RadarLink Radar Video over Low Bandwidth or Unreliable Links Intelligently uses the available bandwidth to prioritise important information. Get a Quote Automatic Data Link Monitoring Monitors the data link performance and adapts the encoding process to achieve the best quality radar image. Ask a Question Key Features A solution to the problem of low or unreliable bandwidth. Adaptive Real-time Encoding RadarLink automatically monitors the performance of the data link and adapts the encoding process to achieve the best quality radar image for the available network bandwidth. Packet loss is automatically handled without introducing significant latency into the video stream. Highly Configurable Encoding Process Intuitive controls allow all critical radar video encoder settings to be configured as needed, ensuring any required data in the radar image is maintained. Simple-to-use Web Interface RadarLink provides browser-based configuration and monitoring, featuring a Plan-Position Indicator (PPI) view with underlay map display. Configuration options include programmable radar video colours. SPx RadarLink Details Extra Info Features Images Docs Extra Info Usage with SPx Server Cambridge Pixel's radar distribution product, SPx Server , is able to receive, process and distribute radar video from its host machine to any number of client displays using standard Ethernet networks. Where the network is robust and reliable this process works well. The encoding process in SPx Server can be adjusted to accommodate the available bandwidth of the network, for example using processing to down-sample the radar data where data reduction is desired. The distribution is made more difficult, however, when the available network bandwidth is very low, variable or where the data link is unreliable. This is where RadarLink, working in conjunction with SPx Server, provides a solution. RadarLink comprises two software applications. The first, RadarLink Sender, receives radar data directly from SPx Server and processes it for distribution on the unreliable network. The second application, RadarLink Relay, is a client that decodes the RadarLink data stream to reform the video into a format that can be directly input to a client application for display. How it works RadarLink addresses the problems of unreliable or low data rate connections using three approaches: 1. It uses a transmission protocol (SRT) that permits a degree of retrying, where packets would otherwise be lost. 2. It permits the video to be separated into background and foreground components, which can then be distributed using different levels of compression, and hence quality. The goal is to prioritise what is important, either by location, amplitude or some other characteristic. 3. It monitors the actual network bandwidth achieved between server and client and feeds back information to permit automatic adaption of processing. The separation of video into foreground and background components, which are then transmitted separately, is a way of prioritising what is likely to be important and accepting that some components of the video picture can be sent with lower resolution (spatial decimation) or less frequently (temporal decimation) This allows important target information to be coded in the foreground, allowing targets to be clearly visible at best resolution and updated on each radar sweep. Video that is generally less important, such as coastline or clutter, is processed as background video and allocated less bandwidth. Where network connections are unreliable (data packets may be dropped) there may be missing video in the recovered data stream. Although protocols such as TCP/IP are available to handle this and guarantee delivery, these are not appropriate for real-time data transfers. The UDP/IP protocol is simpler, but has no mechanism for recovering lost packets. RadarLink uses SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) over UDP to communicate between the server and the client. SRT is able to handle a low level of packet loss without introducing significant latency. - Windows or Linux support - Web-based Control Interface, featuring: - Plan-Position Indicator (PPI) view - Underlay map display - Programmable radar video colours - SPx input and output - ASTERIX CAT-240 input and output - Separate foreground and background video channels - Automatic monitoring of link status - Uses Secure Reliable Transport protocol - Built-in test pattern generator - Standard browser-based control - One-to-many distribution Benefits - Distributes radar data across low bandwidth or unreliable links - Prioritises important foreground data - No need to change client systems - Intuitive user interface PPI View with Maps Colour Configuration Foreground Channel Configuration SPx RadarLink Datasheet SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks AVx VideoLink Client/server software to distribute camera video across unreliable networks SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in SPx RadarLink? ### TEWA - Radar-based Threat Evaluation Software URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tracking-fusion-distribution/tewa/ TEWA Threat Evaluation & Weapon Assignment For cost-effective air defence systems, supporting modern and legacy radars. Combine data from varied radar infrastructure to monitor for potential threats. Request Technical Advice Automatically Detects & Scores Threats The software will calculate threat scores from a combination of user-assigned threat levels, automated classification, track speed, origin and manoeuvrability. It can monitor for threats to any assets of concern, from a distributed asset database. Key Features Used as the basis for a highly capable and cost-effective integrated air defence system Wide Support for Radars The software can integrate with multiple legacy analogue radars as well as the latest primary and IFF radars, providing an affordable solution that avoids the cost of replacing radars. Our expert engineering team has successfully integrated many types of niche radar, sometimes providing onsite visits to remote locations. Track reports can be provided from the SPx Fusion Server , with the input to the fusion server being primary tracks from SPx Server and/or ADS-B position reports. These track reports may optionally be passed through SPx Track Manager as a first-stage filter to remove targets that are not of interest for subsequent threat evaluation. Threat Processor The threat processor applies a number of algorithms to each target report in real-time to calculate an overall base threat score. This takes into account the user-assigned threat level (if any), any automatic classification from the tracker, the track speed, the track’s origin and the target’s manoeuvrability based on recent observations. For each defined asset, per-track calculations based on range-to-track (RTT) and time-before-hit (TBH) are performed. The sum of these scores is combined with the priority to form a total asset score. Radar Display with Weapon Assignment ASD-100 receives the threat data and presents it as vectors from target to asset symbology with threat level indicated graphically and TBH as a label on vectors. The operator can then engage with a specific threat and view intercept calculations based on target position and dynamics, asset location and weapon availability. A selection of potential interception strategies including frontal, stern, beam and cut-off is presented in the ASD-100 display, and for each strategy, the time to intercept is indicated. Based on this information, the operator can decide on the most appropriate intercept strategy to deploy. Our TEWA solutions cna support hierarchical systems, offering set levels of access and display to different levels of command. Asset & Weapon Database Assets and weapons are held in a custom distributed database implemented using Cambridge Pixel’s Network Data Sharing capability. Any changes to objects in the database are immediately reflected to all other database entry instances and consumers of the data including ASD-100 and the threat processor. This provides a highly resilient architecture that is not dependent on the continued operation of specific nodes. National Air Defence System TEWA provides a cost-effective route to upgrading legacy and fragmented air defence systems, with the ability to combine data from all national primary and secondary radar infrastructure. Our experienced engineering team can overcome complex setup challenges and provide expert training to teams of operators. Supporting many data formats, our solutions can be easily integrated with other military defence and security systems. TEWA Details Features Docs - Target motion reports as ASTERIX CAT-48 - Primary and ADS-B targets fused before evaluation - Database of assets and associated priority - Database of weapon types and availability - Flexible and configurable threat scoring - Threat classification by user - Threat score based on target range, speed, automatic/user classification, origin, course deviation, manoeuvrability and asset priority - Fully integrated with ASD-100 for simultaneous display of multiple threats and per-threat engagement for first-stage weapon assignment - Weapon assignment based on threat dynamics and weapon capability and location - Fully distributed architecture supports multiple operator displays and target engagement Detailed specifications available on request . Threat Evaluation and Weapon Assignment (TEWA) Datasheet Real-World Application Cambridge Pixel have experience in providing and installing TEWA as part of a national air defence system to monitor country-wide threats using existing radar infrastructure. TEWA - News & Case Studies View all case studies... National Air Situation Display and Threat Evaluation Cambridge Pixel Expands its Air Defence Software Product Range to Include Threat Evaluation ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Tracker-3D Provides target tracking from 3D and electronically-scanned radars SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation Interested in TEWA? ### VSD-C2 | Operator Display Software for Security, Surveillance, Military C2 & Counter Drone URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/vsd/ VSD-C2 Operator Displays for Security, Surveillance, Military C2 & C-UAS. Display & control radars, cameras, sensors & effectors with this customisable software. Cost-Effective Operator Display Software Versatile software for military C2, counter-drone and security infrastructure protection. It supports a wide range of radars, many camera types, video tracking and third-party AI modules. Running on standard Windows PC workstations, laptops, or servers, VSD can be used in hierarchical C2 or edge networks, for both ground fixed and ground mobile applications. Easy to operate effectively with minimal training required, VSD's flexibility allows for rapid integration of new capabilities into custom solutions. Request Manual Download Brochure The Most Flexible Command & Control (C2) or Security Display Software VSD can display a custom layout including 2D / 3D visualization of surveillance sensors, live camera feeds, fused PPI radar windows, and panoramic displays. It supports multi-screen displays and the windows and controls layout can be customised. The display windows support real-time overlaid symbology and background maps/charts. VSD enables wide-area C2 with tiered regional or central command centres and automatic discovery of subordinate stations. It allows both local and remote control of sensors and effectors. Choose from 4 Off-the-Shelf Versions As standard, the VSD application software is available in four off-the-shelf, ready-to-run versions, which are progressively more feature-rich. VSD-Camera Advanced and both VSD-C2 versions include support for third-party video tracking systems or AI-based classifier modules. VSD-C2 has additional device type support that allows other sensors and effectors to be included. VSD-Camera Standard Multiple screen, display and control of cameras, map window with slew-to-cue. VSD-Camera Advanced Adds support for 3rd-party tracking and classifiers, plus sensors like AIS and ADS-B. VSD-C2 Standard Adds support for one C2 sensor/effector type, such as radar, jammers etc. VSD-C2 Advanced Adds support for up to four C2 sensor / effector types, plus 3D and panorama windows. Customisation For more specialised requirements, Cambridge Pixel offers a customisation and rapid prototyping service for VSD, including interface changes, branding and extended device support. Vizgard customised and branded VSD application VSD Project: Vizgard "With the integration of VSD, our capabilities have expanded, enabling us to cater to customers seeking to harness our AI for time-critical insight alongside Cambridge Pixel's library of supported sensor technologies. This development not only broadens our service offerings but also creates exciting prospects for potential partnerships with other sensor providers, whether it be for C-UAS or more general security applications." Alex Kehoe, CEO of Vizgard VSD-Camera Standard VSD-Camera Standard features multi-camera PTZ control, live camera video windows and a 2D tiled map window. The map window can be used to command slew-to-cue of the camera(s) and includes real-time overlay graphics for the current camera field-of-view (FOV) and azimuth orientation. Additional features include: - Camera tour support - Configuration setup wizard - Customisable video preset buttons VSD-Camera Advanced VSD-Camera Advanced adds support for third-party video tracking systems and AI-based classifier modules. It also supports receipt and display of AIS and ADS-B streams and can make use of navigation data sources for automatic orientation and positioning of a vehicle platform. A useful line-of-sight coverage map tool is also included to help identify optimum sensor platform locations that have minimal blind spots. Optional extras: Record and replay VSD-C2 Standard As a complement to camera control, VSD-C2 Standard adds support for a single type of C2 sensor (or C2 effector). Customers can choose any supported device. Features include alarm processing across regions/zones and gates, display of scan converted primary radar video and secondary track data and support for MIL-STD-2525D format overlay symbology. Track data can be displayed in a multi-column radar track table window, which is sortable. Where required, licences for SPx Fusion Server (for primary and secondary track correlation) and SPx Track Manager (for radar format conversion) are included. Optional extras: 2D tracking , 3D tracking , record and replay . VSD-C2 Advanced VSD-C2 Advanced includes support for up to four different types of C2 sensors/effectors. By supporting multiple sensors and effectors, more advanced, multi-step workflows or control chains can be implemented. It also includes 3D visualisation windows and a novel panorama window for enhanced situational awareness. The panorama window is a picture which is captured at system set-up (or on-demand) by automatically panning and sequentially snapshotting camera sensor video to build-up an ultra-wide static picture (covering up to 360° in azimuth). Operators can use the panorama window to quickly cue cameras (and/or effectors) to reference features in the captured image, as well as to real-time overlaid target tracks from the C2 sensors. Optional extras: kinetic effector support, automatic threat processing. Integrating Sensors, Effectors and Other Software VSD-C2 Details Compare Features Specifications Docs Images User Manual Compare Features Software Feature VSD-Camera Standard VSD-Camera Advanced VSD-C2 Standard VSD-C2 Advanced 2D tiled map window with camera FOV & bearing overlay Camera tour support Configuration setup wizard Customisable video preset buttons Multi-camera PTZ control & live video windows Multiple display support Slew-to-cue support Touchscreen, joystick, gaming controller, mouse & keyboard AIS / ADS-B data receipt & display GNSS/INS navigation data support¹ Line-of-sight coverage map tool Video tracking systems & AI-based classifier modules support Record and replay (via RDR Data Recorder) ○ C2 sensor/effector support - single type from either list Supported C2 sensor type list: - 2D & 3D ground-based radars - Acoustic direction finding sensors - Laser rangefinders - Radio direction finding sensors Supported C2 effector type list: - Acoustic hailing devices (e.g. LRAD) - Laser dazzlers - RF inhibitors/jammers Alarm processing (regions/zones & gates) Live primary radar video & secondary track PPI display MIL-STD-2525D symbology support Multi-column radar track table window Primary & secondary track correlation (via SPx Fusion Server) Radar format conversion (via SPx Track Manager) Track output in ASTERIX, SPx & TAK CoT (selected/designated/all) Radar tracking (2D via SPx Server or 3D via SPx Tracker-3D) ○ C2 sensor/effector support - up to four types from either list 3D visualisation window Multi-level user access control² Networked wide-area C2 with auto discovery Panorama window (static picture) Web viewer (via standard web browser) Kinetic effector support³ ○ On The Move (OTM) operation² ○ Threat processing ○ ✓ Software feature included as standard ¹ GNSS/INS navigation data is currently only used for automatic orientation and positioning of a stationary vehicle platform ○ Software feature available as a cost option ² Supported in planned future release ³ Subject to a safety case assessment - please contact Cambridge Pixel for details Specifications ICDs, Standards & Protocols VSD can support the following ICDs, standards and protocols: - ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) - AIS (Automatic Identification System) - ASTERIX (All-Purpose Structured Eurocontrol Surveillance Information Exchange) - MIL-STD-2525D Common Warfighting Symbology - NMEA-0183 GNSS/INS Navigation Data - SAPIENT (BSI Flex 335 V2.0, NATO STANREC/AEDP-4869) - SEIWG ICD-0101 XML Interface Specification - TAK (Team Awareness Kit) CoT (Cursor-on-Target) Note: Please contact Cambridge Pixel for details of the supported categories, types and levels. Cameras, Video Tracking Systems & AI-based Classifier Modules EO/IR Cameras: - Distribution protocols: ONVIF, MPEG-TS, RTP & RTSP - Encoding formats: AVC/H.264 & HEVC/H.265 - Hensoldt: NightOwl M - ONVIF protocol PTZ cameras: Profile S devices - OpenWorks Engineering: Vision Flex & Vision Guard - Pelco-compatible PTZ cameras: Pelco-D devices - SAPIENT protocol cameras: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - Teledyne FLIR: Ranger HRC, HDC series & PT-Series Video Tracking Systems & AI-based Classifier Modules: - Chess Dynamics Vision4ce: CHARM & DART - OpenWorks Engineering: SkyAI - SAPIENT protocol video tracking systems & AI-based classifier modules: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - Vizgard: FortifAI - Walaris: AirScout Supported C2 Sensors 2D & 3D Ground-based Radars: - APS: FIELDctrl radar family - ASTERIX protocol radars: Category 048 & 062 (e.g. Saab Giraffe 1X) - Blighter: A800 Mk 2, A400/C400/B400 series, B303 & B202 Mk 2 - Echodyne: EchoShield & EchoGuard - Hensoldt: Spexer 600, Spexer 360 Enhanced & Spexer 360 - Leonardo DRS RADA Technologies: ieMHR (RPS-80, RPS-81, RPS-82 & RPS-84) - Robin Radar Systems: IRIS & ELVIRA - SAPIENT protocol radars: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - Teledyne FLIR: Ranger R20SS series, R8SS series, R6SS, R5D, R5, R3D, R3, R2 & R1 - Weibel Scientific: XENTA-M & XENTA-C Acoustic Direction Finders (ADF): - SAPIENT protocol ADF: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - Squarehead Technology: Discovair G2 (native API or SAPIENT) Laser Range Finders (LRF): - Safran Vectronix: LRF series - SAPIENT protocol LRF: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 Radio Direction Finders (RDF) & ESM Systems: - CRFS: RFeye Array - MyDefence: Watchdog sensors via Argos - SAPIENT protocol RDF & ESM: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - SPX TCI: Blackbird series Supported C2 Effectors Acoustic Hailing Devices: - Genasys: LRAD 950NXT - SAPIENT protocol acoustic hailing devices: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 Laser Dazzlers: - SAPIENT protocol laser dazzlers: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - Wavelength Solutions / Passive Force: Medusa series RF Inhibitors/Jammers: - MyDefence: Dobermann jammers via Argos - SAPIENT protocol RF inhibitors/jammers: BSI Flex 335 V2.0 - SPX ECS: Claw RF Inhibitor VSD-Camera & VSD-C2 Brochure VSD-Camera Standard VSD-Camera Advanced integrated with third-party tracking VSD-C2 Standard VSD-C2 Advanced with 3D and panorama windows User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: View the FAQs page for VSD-C2 » VSD-C2 - News & Case Studies View all case studies... Fully Mobile Multi-Sensor Surveillance System Upgrade Supported By Cambridge Pixel VSD Chosen for Police-supported Project Testing Vision-Based Detect & Avoid for BVLOS Drone Operations Cambridge Pixel Develops Display Software for HBS Consulting’s Portable UAS Detection System Related Products: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in VSD-C2? ### Maritime Display Framework (MDF) - Custom Radar Displays URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/maritime-display-framework/ Maritime Display Framework Develop Maritime Radar Display Software C# .NET software source code package for developing customised ARPA, ECDIS and Integrated Bridge displays. Request Manual Request a Quote Custom Displays of Radar, Camera & Transponder Information Display scan-converted primary radar video, radar video track information, electronic charts, secondary transponder information and also camera video. Ask a Question Key Features PC-based software development package for custom displays of radar and transponder information. Common Tools for Maritime Displays Generate predictive vectors, calculations of a tracked object’s closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA (TCPA), thereby warning if there is a danger of collision with other ships. Such features are typical within automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA) solutions. Supports Rapid Development of a Windows .NET WPF-based Client Application Written in the C# language and is designed for development of a Windows .NET WPF-based client application. The Maritime Display Framework’s default configuration can be used to provide a functional maritime display solution without any development. Alternatively, the framework can be adapted, extended and enhanced for a custom solution. The modular software design separates the controls that perform display functions and controls that interact with the radar transceiver, allowing a common display to be used for a variety of radar antennas and transceivers. The aesthetics of the display solution can be customised, for example to look the same as an existing Integrated Bridge System. Comprehensive Alarm Capabilities Including target track alarm type and target dependence (such as hazardous cargo status provided in AIS). Supports Camera Video Supports multiple camera windows with various input formats, including H.264 via RTSP stream. Camera videos are displayed in tabbed windows, to the side of the main PPI window. Maritime Display Framework Details Extra Info Features Images Docs Videos User Manual Extra Info Multiple Window Display Each display client supports secondary rectangular display windows for (a) zoomed views of the PPI area and (b) camera video inputs. Each of the secondary PPI views can automatically centre the target in the window and the view area can be highlighted in the main PPI window as an ROI, allowing high resolution views of multiple tracks to be maintained easily. Target Tracking Target tracks from primary radar video are produced by the SPx Server application . SPx Server is an advanced radar video processing solution that includes peak-picking, smoothing, sub-sampling, ATI, CFAR thresholding, software gain control, scan-to-scan integration, FTC, STC, offset/gain adjustment and also supports user-defined modules. SPx Server produces primary radar Target Tracking reports in either SPx format, or industry standard ASTERIX CAT-48 and CAT-10, or NMEA-0183 TTM format. Primary radar video is produced in ASTERIX CAT-240 format. Track Fusion Track information from SPx Server and from AIS reports may be displayed by the application. The individual track information is shown in the Track Status tab. Optionally, multiple track sources, including radar tracks, AIS and ADS-B can be combined by the SPx Fusion Server product . Radar Control Radar control, including the radar antenna and transceiver, is available within the SPx Server application for various radar models from a variety of manufacturers. The display client can control one of the currently supported radars by sending appropriate commands to SPx Server. Extensions to the display framework and/or the SPx Server, for support of additional radar controls (either in the form of extended controls for currently supported radars, support for the latest models in a manufacturer's range or addition of a new radar) are available on request. Support is currently available for a variety of radars including models from Furuno, Hensoldt, JRC, Raymarine, Simrad, Sperry, and Terma. Features New Features Added Support for up to 4 radars (with radar video and tracks for each). - Windows touch screen compatible - Written in C# .NET - Supports display resolutions up to 8K UHD (7680x4320) - S-57 / S-63 electronic chart support - Up to 350 radar and/or AIS targets - Track input from SPx Server - Supports auto and manual track initiation - AIS display filters including: - Range - Ahead only - Moving only - Large ships - Main PPI with multiple rectangular Regions Of Interest (ROIs) - Multiple CCTV inputs - EBL, VRM and parallel index lines - Provision for radar control and status - Heading/North/Course Up modes - True and relative trails support - Range scale adjustment - Ground stabilisation for navigation purposes - CPA and TCPA alarms - Display colour palette options (day/dusk/night) - Trail history retention Maritime Display Framework screenshot Maritime Display Framework (MDF) Datasheet USV Sensor Processing Brochure User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application SEA-KIT selected MDF for the Remote-Control Centre display of radar data from its Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), providing a display of the radar picture on screen as it would be shown onboard a normal vessel. SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in Maritime Display Framework? ### RadarWatch - Coastal Surveillance & Ports/Harbours VTS URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/radarwatch/ RadarWatch Monitor Maritime Traffic Radar and camera display software with flexible automated alarms. Ideal for port/harbour security and coastal surveillance. Request Manual Book a Demo Easy-to-use VTS & Maritime Security Display radar video, tracks, AIS, ADS-B and camera video, in multiple windows and across multiple screens. Ask a Question Key Features A maritime security and coastal surveillance solution. Supports Multiple Radars and Cameras RadarWatch takes all of its inputs from network sources and supports a number of standard data formats, making it ideal for use in distributed architectures. Display on Multiple Screens Designed to support multiple screens, RadarWatch allows the operator to drag, resize and reposition multiple display windows at will. The layout and graphics settings for all RadarWatch windows may be saved and restored with ease. Featuring Cambridge Pixel's trusted scan conversion technology, RadarWatch provides smooth, reliable and accurate display of radar video, along with symbology, on top of tiled maps or S57 electronic charts. Comprehensive User-defined Alarm Conditions Comprehensive alarm logic is built into RadarWatch, allowing alarms to be generated under user-defined conditions, such as targets entering defined areas and travelling over a set speed. Graphical support is provided for defining alarm areas, alarm gates (uni- or bi-directional) and reference points. RadarWatch also performs CPA/TCPA calculations between target pairs and between targets and reference points. Alarms may be visual and audible, and network messages may also be generated and sent out to external equipment. Camera Control and Display with Radar/AIS/ADS-B Data Control and view camera video with added target information from radar, AIS and ADS-B data. This provides operators the best possible situational awareness and enables features such as slew-to-cue. If a vessel's IMO or MMSI number is available RadarWatch can perform a lookup of vessel image, either from an Internet service-based or local database, providing fast visual verification of a vessel's true identity. Camera snapshots may also be taken and stored to supplement the information held for a vessel. RadarWatch Details Extra Info Images Features Docs User Manual Extra Info Integrated Solutions RadarWatch accepts open data formats, such as ASTERIX and NMEA-0183, for its inputs and may therefore be may be used as a ready-made slave display for these data types. However, it is also designed to work closely with other Cambridge Pixel applications, including: SPx Server, SPx Fusion Server, Camera Manager and RDR. This modular approach makes it easy for systems integrators to design and build a complete solution, selecting the functional modules necessary to meet the requirements of the particular project. For example, if target tracking from radar video is required, simply include SPx Server. If the data sources include radar tracks from multiple radars and/or AIS, use SPx Fusion Server to combine them. If the project requires recording and replay of the data source, add RDR. RadarWatch Augmented Reality Track Details Video Multiview Charts in RadarWatch Coverage map in RadarWatch Typical System Architecture - Ready-made display application for Windows - Supports up to 4 radar inputs - Supports up to 16 camera inputs - Open standards data inputs: - ASTERIX CAT-48 radar tracks - ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video - NMEA-0183 platform data - NMEA-0183 AIS data - ASTERIX CAT-21 ADS-B data - Multi-screen support - Track Table - Recording/replay Support (via RDR) - Multiple windows: - 2x radar PPI windows - 2x camera video windows - 1x video multiview window - 1x track table window - 1x active alarms window - Underlay maps: S-57 charts, tiled maps, world vector shoreline map, radar coverage - Comprehensive Alert Logic: - Area-based - Gate crossing - Proximity - Speed - CPA/TCPA - Camera Control: slew-to-cue and manual control - Typical Applications - Coastal surveillance - Port and harbour security - Simple vessel traffic monitoring - Search and rescue RadarWatch Brochure User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Klein Marine Systems selected RadarWatch to use in a project to protect an offshore wind farm and its associated submarine transmission line off the coast of South Korea. RadarWatch - News & Case Studies View all case studies... Cambridge Pixel Supports Sirius Insight to Deliver AI Maritime Situation Awareness Solutions Klein: Protecting an Offshore Korean Wind Farm Maris: Improving Safety at Firing Ranges SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in RadarWatch? ### ASD-100 Air Surveillance Display for Radar URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/asd-100/ ASD-100 Air Situation Display Software Get a clearer picture of the skies from your Primary and Secondary radars and ADS-B sensors. Request Manual Book a Demo Command and Control (C2) Capabilities ASD-100 provides an affordable way to upgrade existing Air Defence C2 Systems. Ask a Question Key Features Air Situation Display software Interfaces to Multiple ASTERIX Format Data Inputs ASD-100 can interface to a number of different ASTERIX data inputs, including: radar video (CAT-240), plot/track reports (CAT-48), ADS-B (CAT-21), and safety alert messages (CAT-4). Clear PPI Display with Maps and Charts All data is presented on a large, clear PPI display, overlaid on top of user-selectable maps. The field-proven scan converter provides smooth, flexible and accurate radar video display for up to four streams (e.g. raw/background, processed, MTI and secondary). Four track receiving channels allow primary, secondary and fused/combined tracks to be received and displayed simultaneously. Aeronautical charts can be automatically downloaded on demand and cached locally. Chart data includes visual flight rules (VFR) and low/high altitude route charts, which are updated every 28 days. Intuitive Controls with Touch Screen Support The user interface has been designed to support modern touchscreen displays, using large accessible buttons and common view controls, such as pinch-to-zoom and slide-to-pan. Intercept vectors can be calculated and displayed, rulers can be drawn between reference points and targets, and individual tracks can be designated through fast, easy-to-use controls. Configurable soft buttons allow the user interface to be customised to provide shortcuts or add controls for external systems. Safety Alerts and Track Filtering Safety alerts such as Short Term Conflict Alerts (STCA), Area Proximity Warnings (APW) and Minimum Safe Altitude Warnings (MSAW) can be received in ASTERIX CAT-4 format (eg. from SPx SafetyNet Server). A visual warning is displayed as well as a graphical representation of the conflicts while they persist. Track filtering allows specific targets to be displayed, based on their speed and altitude, or by user-defined areas. Tracks that are providing a cooperative transponder response can be hidden to display only unverified threats. Flight Plan Support Create, edit and save flight plans into an internal database and match against current aircraft tracks, using their callsign or Mode 3/A code. A matched flight plan is deemed to be active and the label of the corresponding track may reflect this. ASD-100 Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info Integrates with SPx Software for Expanded Capabilities SPx Server can provide ASD-100 with radar video and track reports. It also supports tracking from IFF video, including extraction of the encoded SSR (IFF) information. SPx Fusion Server can provide ASD-100 with a fused stream of data from many radars and sensors. SPx SafetyNet Server can provide ASD-100 with CAT-4 alerts. TEWA (Threat Evaluation and Weapon Assignment) can expand the capabilities of ASD-100 into a capable air defence system. Comprehensive upgrade for legacy air defence processing and display systems By combining ASD-100 with other Cambridge Pixel solutions, Air Defence Systems can be upgraded predominantly using software, making them cost-effective and future-proof. Existing (and expensive) front-end radar hardware can be retained. Support for standard ASTERIX data provides compatibility with other systems using these formats. Source code licencing is also available, allowing developers to extend, localise and ensure long term support. Features New Features Added MapBox map support Label de-confliction Fullscreen PPI mode Configurable and searchable Track Table Password protected settings Advanced filtering - Ready-to-run application for Windows - Four channels of ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video input - Four channels of ASTERIX CAT-48 plots/tracks input - ASTERIX CAT-21 ADS-B input - Safety alert input (ASTERIX CAT-4) and display of warnings - ASTERIX CAT-8 weather data display - High-quality scan-conversion: - Low CPU usage - Real-time and sweep fading (persistence) - Programmable colour - Multiple map support: - Tiled maps - Terrain contour map - Raster maps (up to 10 layered images) - User map graphics - Aeronautical chart support: - Downloaded on demand, cached locally - Visual Flight Rules (VFR) - Low and high altitude routes - SkyVector charts updated every 28 days, and are automatically downloaded from the internet as tile images at different scales. - Global chart support available, operators can choose between World-High, Low or VFR charts. - Flight plan support: - Create, edit and save flight plans - Callsign, Mode 3/A code, aircraft type, route and ETA information - Flight plans matched against current tracks - History trails and target vectors ("leader lines") - Selective track filtering, based on speed and altitude - Configurable target label display - Configurable soft buttons for customised operator display - Full zoom and off-centre control - Multiple rulers with fixed end positions or tied to targets - Intercept calculation and graphical display - Overlay graphics: - Range rings, with auto and manual modes - Compass rose - "Quick Lines" - Range scale indicator - Cursor lat/long and terrain elevation readout - Selectable metric or imperial distance units - Selectable coordinate format: degs, DMS, UTM, MGRS - Software Defined Radio support - Easy configuration Wizard - PPI snapshot function - System status display, showing current numbers of received plots/tracks. ASD-100 Air Situation Display Datasheet ASD-100 ASD-100 Diagram ASD-100 Soft Buttons ASD-100 Track Filters ASD-100 Flight Plans User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Becker-aero selected ASD-100 as the monitoring display for a project making flying safer across a number of sites in Asia. ASD-100 was provided to receive fused reports (via SPx Fusion Server) from Becker-aero’s ADS-B receivers, and overlay them in graphical format onto dynamic aeronautical charts. ASD-100 - News & Case Studies View all case studies... National Air Situation Display and Threat Evaluation Air Defence Capabilities Expanded in Cost-Effective Modular Solution from Cambridge Pixel Royal Thai Air Force Selects Cambridge Pixel for Air Defence Upgrade SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream TEWA Threat Evaluation and Weapon Assignment RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation HPx-450 XMC Radar Input Card Enhanced-performance XMC dual-stream radar acquisition card. for VME, VPX or Compact PCI rugged hosts. Interested in ASD-100? ### ASD-View - Display ADS-B URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/asd-view/ ASD-View ADS-B Data Display Software View target positions and associated information contained within ADS-B transmissions. Request Manual Get a Quote Easy-to-use Windows PC Software Compatible with modern touchscreen displays with pinch-to-zoom and slide-to-pan controls. Ask a Question Key Features Software for the visualisation of ADS-B data. Input Data in ASTERIX CAT-21 and Other Formats Accepts input data from the network in a number of different formats, including ASTERIX CAT-21, Beast and AVR. Clear PPI Display with Maps All data is presented on a large, clear PPI display, overlaid on top of user-selectable maps. The field-proven scan converter provides smooth, flexible and accurate radar video display. Supports tiled maps, terrain contour and world map. Intuitive Controls with Touch Screen Support The user interface has been designed to support modern touchscreen displays, using large accessible buttons and common view controls, such as pinch-to-zoom and slide-to-pan. Intercept vectors can be calculated and displayed, rulers can be drawn between reference points and targets, and individual tracks can be designated through fast, easy-to-use controls. ASD-View Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info ASD-View is part of Cambridge Pixel's air surveillance display solutions, which also include the ASD-100 application for display of primary and secondary radar data and associated information such as plots, tracks and safety alerts. ADS-B Out capability became mandatory in 2020 on aircraft equipment in many regions of the world. Additionally, ADS-B is increasingly used by helicopters, light aircraft, drones, gliders, airport vehicles and maritime vessels such as FSOs and offshore maritime platforms with helicopter landing areas. Going Further with ASD-100 Where ASD-View provides a visualisation capability for ADS-B tracks, Cambridge Pixel's ASD-100 product expands this to include primary and IFF radar and derived track information. The ASD-100 display can show any combination of ADS-B, primary radar video, IFF radar video, primary tracks and IFF tracks, presented on a geo-located map with a comprehensive set of tools for air defence applications. - Complete ready-to-run application for Windows - ASTERIX CAT-21 ADS-B data input - Beast and AVR ADS-B data input - NMEA 0183 navigation data to support moving platforms - Multiple map support (on/off line): - Tiled maps - Terrain contour map - World map - History trails and target vectors ("leader lines") - Configurable target label display - Flexible configuration options - Full zoom and off-centre control - Display filters - Overlay graphics: - Range rings - Rulers - Range scale indicator - Multiple track monitor windows - Easy configuration wizard ASD-View Datasheet ASD-View - World Map ASD-View - Tiled Map User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Tracker-3D Provides target tracking from 3D and electronically-scanned radars Interested in ASD-View? ### SPx Viewer-3D for Radar, AIS and ADS-B tracks URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/spx-viewer-3d/ SPx Viewer-3D 3D View of Radar and ADS-B Tracks Includes 2D PPI display, RHI views and a 3D view of track reports. Request Manual Book a Demo A Clear View of Track History, Estimated Direction and Speed Manipulate the viewpoint to observe the tracks and history trails from any angle. Ask a Question Key Features 3D visualisation software for radar track reports and ADS-B messages. Input Tracks from Multiple Sources and in Multiple Formats Track input formats and sources include SPx, ASTERIX and ADS-B. Multiple sources of the same track type are supported. Each track source has a unique IP address and port and any permutation and combination of supported radar track sources can be displayed; for example SPx track reports from a primary radar video, SPx track reports from a secondary IFF radar video, and ADS-B messages. Proprietary and legacy track input formats, such as NMEA, YLC and GeoJSON, can be supported via SPx Track Manager . 3D Visualisation An intuitive display of the tracks and local terrain, allowing the user to change the viewpoint in real-time. Track history is shown as a sequence of trail dots, a track vector shows the estimated direction and speed of travel of the track and optional display of additional track details, such as track name and height. 2D PPI and RHI displays Track data can also be viewed in a 2D PPI view with maps and charts. The Range Height Indicator view shows 2D cross-section of terrain and track positioning. SPx Viewer-3D Details Features Specs Docs Images User Manual - Windows or Linux support - Underlay map display - Terrain display - SPx input - ASTERIX input - AIS input - ADS-B input - Tracks symbology for primary, secondary and fused tracks, AIS and ADS-B tracks - Plan-Position Indicator (PPI) view - Range-Height Indicator (RHI) view - 3D view - Track table - Track monitor with history graph display - RHI and 3D position information shown on PPI view - Programmable track source colours - Follow or view from selected track in 3D view - Simple-to-use, multi-view track display - Works with a wide range of track formats - Extensible to other track formats - Intuitive user interface Specs Specifications Platform: Windows 11 and Linux Configuration: - Configuration file read at start-up - Application or browser-based user interface Track Inputs: - SPx, ASTERIX, AIS or ADS-B - ASTERIX CAT-1 (with CAT-2) CAT-10, CAT-48 (with CAT-34), CAT-20, CAT-62 - AIS input: NMEA-0183 - ADS-B input: CAT-21, KAL, AVR, BEAST, AIRNAV, FR24 Display: - PPI display - shows 2D view with maps and charts. - RHI display - Range Height Indicator view, shows 2D cross-section of terrain and track positioning. - 3D display - shows 3D-projected terrain with tracks mapped in 3D. Browsers Supported: Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox SPx Viewer-3D Datasheet User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Southern Launch , an Australian space launch service provider, used SPx Viewer-3D to provide 2D, 3D and RHI views of the rocket’s trajectory and details including point of origin (POO) and point of impact (POI) coordinates. SPx Viewer-3D also displays target positions from Marine AIS Transponders to support their over-water operations. SPx Tracker-3D Provides target tracking from 3D and electronically-scanned radars RadarView-240 Free application for receipt and display of CAT-240 radar streams SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks Interested in SPx Viewer-3D? ### RadarView - PC-Based Radar Visualisation Software URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/radarview/ RadarView Easy-to-use Radar Display Software PPI, A-Scan and B-Scan views for primary and secondary radars. Book a Demo Display Map Data and Overlay Symbology on Multiple PPI Windows Each PPI window is independent, supporting multiple screens and offering flexible display of radar data. Ask a Question Key Features Cost-effective, easy-to-use display for primary and secondary radars. Interface with a Wide Range of Radar Types RadarView can interface to network video formats or, when used with the HPx family of radar input cards , can interface to radar video from a wide range of radar types. RadarView supports a number of different network formats like ASTERIX CAT-240 and also many proprietary ones. It also includes built-in control for a number of radars, providing serial line or network control of the actual radar hardware. Record and Replay Capability Built-in radar record and replay capability allows you to simultaneously visualise and record the radar video, invaluable when configuring a new installation or testing a radar. Capture video and analyse the data off-line. Recorded video may be moved between computers using any convenient media. Supports Camera Video and Pelco-D Control Accept up to two camera video inputs, via DirectShow device or network RTSP source. If the camera uses Pelco-D pan-tilt-zoom commands, RadarView can be used to steer the camera. This camera control capability includes slew-to-cue functionality, allowing the user to select a radar track which RadarView will then automatically steer the camera to follow. RadarView Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info Combine with SPx Server Radar video may be provided on the network from the SPx Server application, allowing the radar and display to be physically separated. Introducing SPx Server into the solution also makes it possible for multiple displays (RadarView) to receive the video from a single radar. Use RadarView features in your own software with SPx RadarView is built from Cambridge Pixel's SPx Radar Processing modules. Instead of using the standard RadarView product, the SPx Development library may be used to build a custom application. All of the major acquisition, processing, scan conversion and display capabilities of RadarView are available through the SPx library and may be incorporated into a customised application. - Ready-to-run application software for Windows - Windows 11 compatible - Multiple Radar Video Inputs - Radar input from video/trigger/ACP/ARP (HPx radar interface card) - Radar input from network: - ASTERIX CAT-240 - SPx format (e.g. from SPx Server) - Proprietary formats - ASTERIX CAT-8 weather data display - Supports ATC integrators and SSR/MSSR installations - High-quality scan-conversion - Real-time fading, persistence and programmable colour - Main PPI and up to 4 pop-up PPIs - Fully resizable/positionable windows - Supports single and multi-screen systems (radar across multiple screens) - PPI, RHI, B-Scan and A-Scan presentation - Radar video record and replay - Moving platform support with NMEA input - North-up or heading referenced display modes - True or relative motion updates - Continuous zoom/off-centring - Radar display processing options - History trails, including retention on view change - Magnifier window - Primary track receipt and display - SPx format - ASTERIX CAT-10 - ASTERIX CAT-48 - ASTERIX CAT-62 - Two channels of primary track receipt plus independent fused track receipt - AIS receipt and display - ADS-B (ASTERIX CAT-21) receipt and display - Surveillance Co-ordination Function (ASTERIX CAT-17) support - Up to two TV video windows - Flexible configuration options - Underlay maps: tiled maps, raster images, world vector shoreline, S57 charts (option) - Overlay graphics: range rings, compass ring, range scale indicator, user map - Radar coverage map calculation and display RadarView Brochure Multiple windows for PPI, B-Scan and A-Scan AIS target display as overlay to radar video Tools for radar set-up and maintenance Display CCTV camera and radar video High resolution maps Radar video processing User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Saab Air Traffic Management (ATM), a global provider of advanced air traffic management sensors and systems, selected RadarView to support integration and optimisation of its SR-3 Airport Surface Movement Radar (SMR). SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream SPx Track Manager Multi-function application for track format conversion with filtering and annotation HPx-346 Analogue Radar to Network Converter High-performance Network Radar Converter. Self-contained box or card-level product. Interested in RadarView? ### ASTERIX CAT 240 Radar Viewer - Free Download of RadarView-240 URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/radarview-240-asterix-cat-240-viewer/ RadarView-240 Free PPI Display Software for ASTERIX CAT-240 Radar Video Receives ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video on a configurable IP address and port, and scan converts it into a PPI display. Free Download Includes Input and Display Settings A helpful tool to support the development of new radars and radar display applications. Free Download Get the Download Link for RadarView-240 Tool & User Manual Please fill in the form below to receive a download link: RadarView-240 Details Images Features Upgrade Features Docs RadarView-240 screenshot showing graphics, channel and source control displays as well as application options. - Receipt of ASTERIX Category-240 radar video - Display of scan converted radar video in a PPI window - Continuous zoom/off-centering - Overlay graphics: range rings, range end - Cursor position displayed in X/Y metres and latitude/longitude - Period and PRF readout - History trails, including retention on view change - Save configuration to file Upgrade Features Upgrading to the full version of RadarView will unlock the following features: - Support for CAT-48 tracks - Underlay maps - Multiple window support (up to 5 PPIs) - Multiple input channels - PPI, B-Scan and A-Scan display formats - Range-height indicator display - Record and replay - Analysis and measurement tools - AIS and ADS-B display - Radar processing options - Camera display and camera control RadarView Brochure RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars Interested in RadarView-240? ### Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/display-applications/surveillance-display-framework/ Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) A software development framework for building C2 user interfaces or for system modernisation. Develop multi-screen applications with radar and camera video, AIS & ADS-B data, track tables and more. Faster C2 Development or System Modernisation SDF offers a quick-start route either for the development of next generation Command and Control (C2) user interfaces or for the modernisation of legacy systems. Develop surveillance and monitoring software for offshore, coastal or port security use, or for military range safety. Request Manual Contact Sales A Complete Development Package SDF is supplied as a complete development package that includes source code for an off-the-shelf, fully customisable, multi-sensor GUI/C2 application. Developed in C#, the included Visual Studio project can be used to build the SDF application for the .NET environment. Request a Quote Key Features PC-based software development package for custom displays of radar and transponder information. Supports Development for Multiple Types of GUI SDF is designed to support systems integrators and surveillance solution providers with the development of graphical user interfaces for: - Land-based coastal surveillance systems - Offshore wind farm monitoring systems - Military range safety display systems - Integrated port security systems - Mobile/deployable coastal security systems Supports System Modernisation SDF can be leveraged by systems integrators to support technology refresh and capability enhancement programmes, where a new user interface is required that is backwards-compatible with existing legacy sensor systems. By using the sensor processing and display functions in Cambridge Pixel’s SPx Development Library (included with the SDF development package), support can be incorporated for a wide variety of surface, ground and air domain sensors. Sensor types such as radar, daylight camera and thermal imager are supported, as well as data streams from ADS-B and AIS receivers. Multi-screen System Support Whereas Cambridge Pixel’s Maritime Display Framework (MDF) product is designed for single-screen, moving platform systems deployed on board ships and vessels, SDF supports multi-screen systems which are either shore-based or ground-based (or on any stationary fixed platform). Example Application Included As supplied, the SDF example application runs as two full-screen windows, each designed to be displayed on a separate monitor. The main window is a Plan Position Indicator (PPI) radar display consisting of a background map (or chart) overlaid with primary radar video and various sources of tracked target data. Mouse interaction is supported, including track selection, as well as panning and zooming of the view. The secondary window comprises two panes. The “Track Table/Video” pane is switchable between a detailed radar track table and a camera video picture. When “Track Table” is selected, a tabulated list of all tracks is displayed alongside a more detailed list of track parameters for the currently selected track. When “Video” is selected, live camera video is displayed in the pane, with overlaid on-screen controls for pan, tilt and zoom. The “General Settings” pane includes a variety of example user interface elements. .NET & C# Developed in C#, the SDF development package includes a Visual Studio project that can be used to build the SDF application for the .NET environment. Graphical elements have been implemented using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) Details Extra Info Features Images Docs User Manual Extra Info Optional Software Modules In addition to the functions in the SPx Development Library, a number of optional software applications are available for use with SDF, including applications for plot extraction and tracking (SPx Server), track correlation (SPx Fusion Server), alarm management (SPx Alarm Server) and arbitration/slew-to- cue control of multiple PTZ cameras (SPx Camera Manager). To aid with development, a time-limited 12-month licence for SPx Server is included as part of the SDF development package. Licensing, Support & Training A development licence is provided as part of the SDF development package which, once built in Visual Studio, allows the SDF application to be executed and tested. The package includes 12 months of software updates and engineering support via email, telephone and/or remote access software (e.g. TeamViewer). Once software development is complete, each deployed instance of the application will require a separate runtime licence. Both the development and runtime licences can take the form of either a USB dongle or a MAC address locked licence file. System Requirements Operating System: Windows 11 Visual Studio Version: 2015 and onwards for .NET Framework, 2019 and onwards for .NET Core or .NET 6 and onwards .NET Runtime Version: At least .NET 6 or v4.6 of .NET Framework or v3.1 of .NET Core for legacy environments Ordering Information 500-510 SDF Dev Package - Dev Licence 500-520 SDF Customised Application - Runtime Licence - Fully customisable, multi-sensor GUI application - Includes source code of example application with PPI radar display & TV video window - Multi-window/multi-screen display - Quick-start route for UI development - Suited to fixed platforms (i.e. shore-based or ground-based systems) - Supports background maps (or charts) & overlaid track symbology - Detailed “Track Table” functionality included in example application - Developed with .NET (Core or Framework environment) & C# - 12 months of software updates & engineering support Main window example Secondary window example Diagram Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) Datasheet User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Related Products: Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications SPx Development Library (SDK) Software toolkit for integrating radar processing in C++ and .NET applications SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data SPx Video Simulator Simulate Camera Video for Development, Testing & Training. Interested in Surveillance Display Framework (SDF)? ### SPx Radar Simulator | Simulate Radar Video, Tracks & Navigation Data URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/simulation-recording/spx-radar-simulator/ SPx Radar Simulator Test, Develop & Train Easily build complex scenarios to generate realistic radar video, tracks, AIS and navigation data in real-time. Request Manual Book a Demo Powerful Simulation Tool Test and develop radar display systems, configure trackers, train operators, perform radar location surveys and more. Ask a Question Key Features Intuitive graphical controls and tools for advanced simulation. Easy Scenario Creation Both targets and the simulated radar origin can be static or configured to follow user-defined motions (paths). Graphical tools are included for the creation of targets and motions, allowing complex scenarios to be created and visualised with ease. Accepts External Data Inputs The software can use external data, such as an existing simulation system, to build the scenario and generate radar video. It will accept navigation data, target tracks, AIS and ADS-B feeds. Artificial targets can also be added to real radar video recording or network radar video input. Network Output of Radar Video and Tracks Synthetic radar video, navigation data and target data are available as separate outputs on the network and the software is able to generate raw primary video, SSR (IFF) video or MTI video for each radar. This allows SPx Radar Simulator to be used as a powerful test and development tool for real-world client radar display applications. Simulate Multiple Radars and Platforms Multiple radars can be simulated on multiple platforms. Each radar can have different properties and may be in a different static location or following a different motion profile. Multiple radars can also be attached to a single moving platform with different offsets to simulate radars at different positions on a ship Built-in Controls and PPI Display SPx Radar Simulator is highly configurable with controls to define the radar parameters, targets and motions, as well as to configure how the artificial radar video is generated. A local PPI display window allows the user to define motion trajectories and position targets using the mouse. The display can show tiled maps and world vector shoreline displays as well as the terrain, adding context and enabling geographically realistic motion trajectories to be created. SPx Radar Simulator Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info Realistic Synthetic Radar Video SPx Radar Simulator can generate highly realistic radar returns, from multiple radar sources, based on a set of terrain elevation data and user target definitions. Altitude, beamwidth and pulse length considerations are used to create a realistic radar video image. There are also settings for simulated sea clutter, target RCS and radar sensitivity. Terrain elevation data comes from NASA's "Shuttle Radar Topography Mission" (SRTM), covering most of the world's landmass, with an accuracy of 3 arc-seconds in latitude and longitude. You can also use your own set of DTED data instead. This is used to calculate radar returns from land for a given platform position and can optionally include the line-of-sight along each azimuth, so that land or targets that are obscured by terrain at shorter ranges are not displayed. Real radar data (either from a live source or recording) can be used as an auxiliary input and supplemented with artificial data that the software is generating, allowing extremely realistic simulations. For example, the injection of rogue target into real radar video to test the reactions of an operator or the behaviour of a tracker. Scenario Definitions Complex trajectories can be defined that both targets or the radar platform can follow. These can be created in the display window or by specifying their heading, speed and acceleration (linear or angular) directly within a configuration file. Several targets can follow the same motion path, separated in time or by a fixed offset and with optional positional noise. This allows simulations where many targets follow a prescribed route (e.g. airport runways, vessel traffic channels, roads or railways). Platform navigation data, target track data, AIS data or ADS-B data as external inputs can also be used for creating artificial radar video returns allowing simulations from real data (possibly replayed) or an external scenario generator. Shaped Targets and Buildings Targets can be defined as complex polygons instead of just length and breadth, allowing simulations of very high-resolution radars (for example airport surface movement radars) which more accurately reflect the returns that may be expected from a real radar. Shaped targets following a motion path are rotated as required to present the correct aspect to the radar. Buildings may also be defined with complex polygons or ESRI Shapefiles (.shp). As with targets and terrain, buildings contribute to the calculated radar video returns. Outputs SPx Radar Simulator is capable of providing many different output data streams in different formats, including NMEA-0183 and ASTERIX. For simulations where the platform is following a motion, NMEA-0183 navigation data messages are output. Target track messages can also be generated for all user-defined targets. Target reports may be created and output in the form of primary radar tracks (ASTERIX CAT-48 or CAT-10), AIS messages (NMEA-0183), ADS-B messages (ASTERIX CAT-21) or multilateration reports (ASTERIX CAT-20). Cambridge Pixel's HPx-310 Radar Signal Output card can generate radar signals (video, trigger and azimuth data) from the simulated radar video, providing a complete radar simulation package, capable of driving incumbent radar display equipment. Configuration Files All aspects of the simulation, including targets and motions, may be saved to and loaded from configuration files. Target and motion data are stored in a separate ASCII text-based file (or multiple separate files) to the main configuration parameters, providing external editing and easy sharing of common scenarios across different simulations, such as simulating the same set of targets under different radar noise conditions or with the radar positioned in different locations. Features Core Features - Ready-made radar video simulator - Built-in scenario editor - Realistic radar returns generated from: - Terrain elevation data - User-defined targets - External target input - Building definitions - Primary, secondary (IFF) and MTI video outputs - Programmable radar characteristics, including: - PRF - Rotation rate - Beamwidth - Multiple radar simulation (2 standard version, 4 extended version) - Programmable target size, shape, RCS - Support for buildings: - User-defined - Shapefiles (.shp) - Motion definitions for platform and targets - Graphical motion profile editor - Configuration file support - Built-in real-time display - Tiled map and world vector shoreline underlays - DTED format terrain data - Platform navigation data output - Primary target track output - AIS target output - ADS-B target output - ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video output - ASTERIX CAT-62 target report generation - ASTERIX CAT-48 target report generation - ASTERIX CAT-10 target report generation - ASTERIX CAT-8 weather report simulation - Radar video output using HPx-310 radar signal output card - External track, AIS, ADS-B and navigation data input - Plot or Track output - LWE (Lightweight Ethernet) protocol supported for AIS and Navigation Data - Support for RADDS format on HPx-450 radar input cards - Auxiliary video source inputs: - Radar recording file - Live network radar video - Live HPx radar video - Test pattern - Fixed test target and random target generation - Target noise, radar noise and sea clutter - Line-of-sight calculations - Altitude considerations - Course or Heading Up modes - Pitch and Roll simulation SPx Radar Simulator Brochure SPx Radar Simulator Thousands of Targets Simulated Weather Overlapped Targets Multiple Radar Simulations Terrain Data User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) uses SPx Radar Simulator to train surveillance operators on the use of radar to spot suspicious vessel traffic, generating realistic scenarios that were fed into a standard operator display application. SPx Radar Simulator - News & Case Studies View all case studies... United Nations ODC Conducts Training to Counter Maritime Crime with Cambridge Pixel Simulation Software Cambridge Pixel announces technology transfer agreement with Samsung Thales, South Korea Cambridge Pixel Supplies Radar Simulator Software to OSI Maritime for Malaysian Navy Contract HPx-310 Radar Signal Output Card Generate radar video, trigger and azimuth signals for simulation, testing and streaming. SPx Video Simulator Simulate Camera Video for Development, Testing & Training. SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in SPx Radar Simulator? ### SPx Video Simulator | Surveillance Camera Simulator URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/simulation-recording/spx-video-simulator/ SPx Video Simulator Simulate Camera Video for Development, Testing & Training Simulate cameras and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) controllers in a 3D-modelled scene to generate video streams. Book a Demo Add Targets from SPx Radar Simulator 3D models can be used to represent targets within a scene, controlled by SPx Radar Simulator. Ask a Question Key Features Intuitive graphical controls and tools for advanced simulation. Generates Camera Video to Support Developers For system developers that need a camera video source for development and testing of complex sensor processing and display applications. The video streams contain video data derived by rendering a 3D model of a scene that may contain moving targets and terrain. Based on the position and orientation of the camera, and the position of real-world targets, the output video stream is constructed in real-time to depict the view from the camera. Supports Camera Control Commands The simulator responds to camera control commands like a real camera, and generates representative video for a 3D world built from terrain and moving targets. The simulator responds to standard PTZ camera positioning commands in ONVIF or PELCO formats and generates representative video streams, for example in RTSP format. Multiple virtual PTZ cameras can be positioned within a real-world scene and controlled remotely using serial or network camera control commands. Build Simulation & Training Systems Supports the development of a training and simulation system that needs representative camera display images - for example, to be displayed along with radar imagery. The simulation can contain any number of configurable moving targets (boats, ships, planes, drones, vehicles and people for example) and the simulated video will show the correct rendering of the targets for any combination of static and moving camera scenarios. Input Radar Simulation SPx Video Simulator uses Cambridge Pixel’s related product SPx Radar Simulator , which defines and manages the scenarios of moving targets. When used together, a unified simulation of radar and video displays can be built. For situations requiring only video simulation, SPx Radar Simulator acts as the scenario generator only. Highly Configurable 3D Scene Create a virtual 3D scene using terrain overlaid with satellite imagery to create a realistic environment. The terrain is created using automatically downloaded SRTM elevation data and tiled map images. The scene can include both static and dynamic 3D models, either created in applications like Sketchup, or downloaded from sources like 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com . Static models are used to add buildings and infrastructure while dynamic models are used to add targets, such as vessels, vehicles and aircraft. Dynamic models require the SPx Radar Simulator product to control and update the position of target models. Virtual cameras can be placed within the scene to generate realistic synthetic video. SPx Video Simulator Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info PTZ Camera Emulator / Pelco-D Emulator / ONVIF Emulator Security and surveillance camera simulator to help develop software, test systems & train operators. Includes supports for PTZ (pan tilt zoom) controllers, 3D scenes and models, moving platforms and more. The software can be paired with SPx Radar Simulator , allowing 3D models to follow imported radar tracks, ideal for building realistic scenarios. Given a lat/long location for the camera (whether moving or static), SPx Video Simulator generates a real-time image of the view that the camera can see from that location. This incorporates terrain that is visible from that location, as well as any targets. The video image is correctly updated in real-time to reflect the motion of the targets in the world and the motion of the camera platform itself. Targets moving in the scenario have properties, including a 3D model that is used to render the target for the current camera view. Features Simulation - Real-time update for camera position and view - Loadable 3D target models (COLLADA format) - Configurable target motion profiles - Configurable camera position on moving platform - Terrain database for target visibility and display Camera Positioning - Configurable camera position - Static camera or mounted on moving platform - Dynamically adjustable PTZ - ONVIF and PELCO-D interfaces Camera Types - PELCO-D interface - Nexus CGI - Network camera control - Multiple cameras and PTZ platforms - Configurable field of view - Simulated Thermal Video Video Output - Configurable video frame size from SD to HD - RTSP or ONVIF output - H264 or MJPEG encoding - Configurable frame rate - Encoded video Software - Windows 10 or later required - Uses SPx Radar Simulator (supplied) for scenario generator - GUI control for configuration and monitoring - Remote API (C++ library) for configuration and control SPx Video Simulator Datasheet Diagram of key components Moving target with a 3D ship model Moving target with a 3D drone model 3D model settings Static building models Camera platform configuration Thermal camera style video settings Output generated video streams to other applications User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data SPx Camera Manager Priority-based sharing of video cameras with slew-to-cue support Interested in SPx Video Simulator? ### SPx Radar Trainer | Marine Radar Training Software URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/simulation-recording/spx-radar-trainer/ SPx Radar Trainer A modern, customisable, virtual training platform for use by radar training course instructors and their students. Simulate the Operation of Small Boat Radars Compact, low-cost dome radars such as those from Furuno, JRC, Raymarine & Simrad, are now commonplace on small boats and sailing yachts. The proper use of these marine radar systems can greatly assist in situations of restricted visibility and reduce the risk of collision, helping to ensure the safety of lives at sea. SPx Radar Trainer can be used as a computer-based training (CBT) package for PPI display familiarisation and user training for marine radar operators. Request Manual Request a Demo 3D Virtual Training Platform for Radar Training Course Instructors Whilst primarily designed to assist with the training of skippers of small leisure craft, SPx Radar Trainer may also be deployed for the training of masters and bridge crews operating larger vessels in coastal, offshore and open-water ocean environments. The platform is highly-customisable and offers a multi-view browser based GUI with a realistic PPI display, overlay track symbols and background charts/maps. The realistic 3D rendered world view includes environmental settings. Two-level access control includes student mode and instructor mode, which supports the customisation and creation of realistic scenarios. Request Quote Key Interface Features A modern, customisable, 3D virtual training platform. Browser-Based GUI SPx Radar Trainer has a comprehensive browser-based graphical user interface (GUI), which includes three simultaneous views of the simulation: “Radar View”, “World View” and “Ship View”. The GUI has a tiled layout, with a large primary view window and two, smaller, secondary view windows. Any of the views may be swapped or selected as the primary, through simple GUI controls. Radar View Window The trainer’s Radar View displays a highly realistic PPI (plan position indicator) radar picture with a fading/rotating sweep line. It closely mimics a typical small boat radar display with similar layout, controls and functionality. As a scenario is run, information is updated in real-time and controls are provided to allow the student to toggle overlay graphics such as range rings, heading line, AIS symbols/track labels and trail dots. The GUI also presents controls for range scale, display mode (North-Up, Heading-Up and Course-Up), brightness and gain, as well as for sea clutter and rain clutter suppression, providing a realistic user experience. World View Window World View displays own ship and track symbols on top of a background map/chart. The view centre and zoom level can be adjusted by using the mouse. Mouse-clickable view control buttons are also provided. Instructors have access to a hidden sidebar menu, which is used to determine own ship behaviour for the simulation. Ship View Window SPx Radar Trainer’s Ship View shows own ship in a fully 3D rendered scene. Switchable views are provided, with the default view being the view to fore, which closely mimics the Skippers view from bridge. The view can be changed to show the rendered scene from the port and starboard sides, as well as the view to aft. A bird’s-eye view from a point behind own ship, facing the rear of the vessel (stern) and looking ahead is also selectable. The Ship View window allows the student to select Auto or Manual for how own ship is controlled. In Auto mode, the vessel’s movement is determined by the scenario configured by the course instructor. In Manual mode, the student is able to use on-screen controls to pilot the boat. An overlaid, on-screen helm is provided for the student to steer the boat. Alongside this is a virtual throttle slider, which is used to adjust forward or reverse thrust, as well as back to idle/stop. SPx Radar Trainer Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Extra Info Menu Bar The training platform has an easy to access top-level menu bar that is used select between pre-configured scenarios and to play, pause and rewind the current training session. Additional controls are accessible by the course instructor for editing the content of scenarios. The instructor can adjust radar period and beam width and environmental conditions such as time of day, fog level and weather (e.g. fair weather vs. poor weather). The simulation’s realism is further enhanced by the automatic linking of the selected weather conditions to the level of radar clutter returns that are visible in the Radar View window. The menu bar also allows the course instructor to select between three types of own ship: Fishing boat, speedboat and sailing yacht. Each type of vessel is rendered from a comprehensive 3D model that is included with the software package. Training Environment SPx Radar Trainer provides a simple top-level login control to select between “Instructor” and “Student” which can optionally be password controlled. If required, the software can be configured and deployed by the instructor to multiple student PCs in a training room. Each student then has access to their own training platform and can watch and interpret the scenario simulations and learn how to take appropriate action to avoid collisions or near misses as part of an instructor designed training course. - Highly-customisable 3D virtual training platform for small boat radars - Computer-based training package for configuration and deployment by course instructors - Simultaneous multi-view browser based GUI - Realistic PPI radar picture with fading/rotating sweep line - Supports display of overlay track symbols and background charts/maps - Realistic 3D rendered world view - On-demand access to worldwide mapping via built-in Mapbox plugin (uses OpenStreetMap data) - Environmental settings for time of day, fog level and weather conditions - Instructor mode supports customisation and creation of realistic scenarios - Two-level access control: “Instructor” and “Student” SPx Radar Trainer Datasheet Radar PPI display in main window 3D view from vessel in main window World view in main window Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Interested in SPx Radar Trainer? ### RDR Data Recorder | Radar & multi-sensor data recording URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/simulation-recording/rdr-data-recorder/ RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel Data Recording Record and replay data from radar video and tracks, AIS, ADS-B, navigation data, camera video, screen video and audio. Request Manual Book a Demo Software Only or PC System Supplied as a software solution for Windows or as a turnkey PC system, with appropriate radar input/output cards. Ask a Question Key Features Powerful software with a multitude of different data inputs & outputs Supports Many Types of Input Data Supported types and formats of input data include several ASTERIX categories, NMEA-0183 messages and RTSP video. Creating and configuring channels to receive data is simple and intuitive with visual confirmation that data is being received correctly. Data received across all of the channels is then recorded, synchronised within a common recording file, ensuring that it is also correctly synchronised on replay. User Interface with an Overview Display Radar video and tracks are shown in the appropriate world-referenced location, on top of a tiled map underlay. A visual timeline display shows the status of each channel as the recording proceeds and periodic snapshots of the radar or camera video, as well as event markers. Start/stop markers may be set within the timeline allowing replay to be looped within the defined interval or sections of recordings to be exported. Replay with Data Output Via User-defined Channels On replay, data may be output via user-defined output channels, routing the data to an appropriate physical output. For example, AIS data may be replayed out onto the host system’s serial port or Ethernet port, regardless of which one it was input via. For radar video replay, the application is fully compatible with Cambridge Pixel’s HPx-310 Radar Output Card and can be used as part of an analogue radar record and replay system. Replay mode provides convenient navigation features, such as allowing the user to jump to specific times or events. Event Logging Discrete user-defined events may be logged at the click of a button. System events (such as loss of channel data) are logged automatically. It also supports location-based events, allowing the user to mark where and when a particular type of event occurred. Events are recorded along with the input data, as well as being marked on the timeline and, in the case of location-based events, on the overview display. Recording Scheduler A built-in recording scheduler allows recording sessions to be started at specified dates and times. Sessions may also be set to repeat with a selected frequency and the scheduler can delete sessions that are older than a specified age. This allows the software to be configured for the continuous capture of data from a set number of previous days. RDR Data Recorder Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info Recording and replay can be managed remotely via a socket-based control interface If RDR Data Recorder is required to interface to radars that provide analogue signal output or to display equipment that expects to receive analogue radar signals, then turnkey systems can be supplied with up to three radar input/output hardware cards installed. For system integrators or OEM developers, the software and radar input/output cards are available as components for integration into a custom system. Please contact us for details of standard system options. Features New Features Added Support session auto deletion based upon disk usage percentage Support input and output of TCP navigation data Support for recording of more track fields to SQL database Support MJPEG decode for display Support input and output of TCP AIS data Support for Event channels Support configurable thumbnail size Support RTSP sources using domain names Support for more proprietary radar formats Support detected radar position for track channels Efficiency improvements to track handling and rendering - Ready-to-run application software for Windows - Multiple input channels - Multiple output channels - Supported input and output data includes: - Primary radar video - Primary and secondary track messages - ADS-B messages - AIS messages - Navigation data - RTSP network video - Directshow device video - RTP audio - Directshow audio - Screen recording (via lightweight "Agent" client) - Generic network packet (without interpretation) - ASTERIX data support includes: - CAT-240 (radar video) - CAT-48 (plot/track messages) - CAT-21 (ADS-B target reports) - Local GUI and network control - Recording to local hard drive or NAS - SQL database recording of navigation, track, AIS and ADS-B data - Schedule recordings - Auto delete of old recording sessions - Replay radar video in ASTERIX CAT-240 format or as standard radar signals using HPx-310 card - Visual display of data being recorded: - Timeline display with adjustable timescale and thumbnails - "Quick-look" feature - Source status indicators - Data synchronisation across channels - Event marking (automatic, user-defined, location-based) - Export recordings or sections of recordings RDR Data Recorder Brochure RDR GUI RDR GUI view showing Record and Replay windows and main dialog User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Real-World Application Lockheed Martin used RDR Data Recorder and other Cambridge Pixel products for the development and testing of a Naval Vigilance Radar System for the Royal Navy. RDR Data Recorder - News & Case Studies View all case studies... Cambridge Pixel to support rocket launches in Australia. Cambridge Pixel Deploys RadarWatch in Sea Port to Support Region’s Growth SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Interested in RDR Data Recorder? ### SPx Camera Manager - Access Control & Track Following URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/spx-camera-manager/ SPx Camera Manager Share Camera Control & Automatically Follow Targets Priority-based sharing of PTZ video cameras and automatic target following (Slew-to-Cue) Request a Quote Set Cameras to Follow Targets from AIS or a Radar Tracker. Accepts target reports provided from an AIS input, external radar tracker or fused track messages. Ask a Question Key Features A multi-function application serves as a bridge between video cameras and display applications. Camera Control SPx Camera Manager can control PTZ cameras based on Pelco-D, ONVIF and NEXUS protocols. A network of different camera types can be easily supported. The client can manipulate the client using commands sent across a TCP network interface. A full set of commands is provided for manipulation of the camera and related control. Commands may be sent to the Camera Manager which then converts those commands into the camera-specific protocol. A camera can be moved to look at a specific lat/long position. To support this, the camera’s own position needs to be configured, or alternatively an NMEA source of navigation data can be used to report the position. Priority-based Access When several users need to control surveillance cameras at different times, SPx Camera Manager provides a solution using access based on priority. Users can request access to a camera and SPx Camera Manager will grant access if the user has the highest priority. Automatic Target Following The camera can be automatically adjusted to follow a target, with target reports provided from an AIS input or external radar tracker. A client application may designate a target of interest and report that track identifier to the Camera Manager. The Camera Manager then receives reports for the target and automatically moves the camera to maintain the target in the field of view. The camera control is then fully automatic and no further involvement is needed from the application until the application changes the camera control mode or designates a different target. Protocol Conversion SPx Camera Manager can be used to control a camera with ONVIF or Pelco protocols from an application. The complexities of the protocols can be removed and replaced with a simple message interface to the application, for example in a browser-based interface that provides a display for radar video, tracks, maps and camera control. The browser interacts with the camera manager to set the camera position or associate a track for automatic following. SPx Camera Manager Details Extra Info Features Docs Extra Info The camera manager can also be used with Cambridge Pixel’s own display applications, such as VSD and RadarWatch , where there are multiple operator positions or where control of the camera needs to be shared with another video management system. - Control multiple cameras from multiple clients - Priority-based access control - Network control interface - Supports ONVIF, Pelco-D and Flir Nexus control protocols - 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 camera connections (license option) - Up to 256 connected clients - NMEA navigation data input - Automatic control of camera from track messages - ASTERIX CAT-48 or SPx radar and fused track input - AIS input as NMEA-0183 - Windows or Linux server implementation SPx Camera Manager Datasheet RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance AVx VideoLink Client/server software to distribute camera video across unreliable networks RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data RadarVision Converts radar data into standard IP streams for display in Video Management Systems (VMS) Interested in SPx Camera Manager? ### SPx Monitor | Monitor Status of SPx-based Programmes URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/spx-monitor/ SPx Monitor Save Time & Resources When Identifying Issues Monitor and display the health and status of SPx-based programs running on the network. Request Manual Request a Quote Receive Alerts For Identified Issues Detect fault conditions including applications not running, network address clashes, system overloads and missing input sources. Ask a Question Key Features An invaluable tool both during installation and for on-going system operation. Stand-alone Monitoring or Integrated Installation Tool SPx Monitor can operate as a stand-alone monitoring tool or can be integrated into a multi-tiered installation, with data aggregated at different levels within the hierarchy. Configurable Monitoring & Reporting Monitoring may range from a site consisting of one or more systems, down to the individual data streams from a given SPx application. SPx Monitor reports on the items it finds within its scope and this scope may be the local machine, a site location or across the wider network of several sites. Full control is provided over the scope of both the monitoring and the reporting, allowing system integrators to configure the chain of command across the network. Each instance of SPx Monitor is told which applications and data streams to expect and it can then ensure that this matches with its observation. Redundancy and Resilience SPx Monitor is able to start and stop SPx applications running locally and can automatically start an application that is expected but is missing. This capability makes SPx Monitor a crucial element for providing solution resilience. In redundant configurations, where dual radar trackers are used to provide high reliability, SPx Monitor allows oversight of which tracker is actively sending track data onto the network at any given time. Linux Support SPx Monitor is also available as a command line only application for Linux that supports of the other functionality provided by the Windows version. A Web Interface providing a visual display of the local status is included for both Linux and Windows. SPx Monitor Details Extra Info Features Docs User Manual Extra Info Discovery and Aggregation SPx Monitor uses intelligent discovery processes to analyse the network, at a local or global level, for SPx-related items. Discovered items are maintained within a database and these items are defined as: - Site - a geographic location hosting one of more systems - System - a host computer running one or more SPx applications - Application - an SPx application (e.g. SPx server, SPx Fusion Server, etc.) - Stream - an output data stream generated by and SPx application (e.g. radar video, tracks, plots, etc.) Each instance of SPx Monitor may then be configured to report, locally or globally, on the items it has discovered. - Windows and Linux support - GUI display (Windows only) - Geographic map display (Windows only) - Automatic detection of SPx-based applications on network - Remote start/stop of applications - Auto-start of missing applications - Part of solution monitoring, resilience and redundancy - Supports hierarchy of sites, systems and streams - Instances of SPx Monitor can report into others - Scope of reporting is controllable - SNMP support for reporting alerts and status - Maintains database of discovered applications and streams - Reports errors and warnings: - Expected item missing - Network address and port clashes - Application overload - Missing data stream - High CPU, memory or network load - Configuration file support - Web interface SPx Monitor Datasheet User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data AVx VideoLink Client/server software to distribute camera video across unreliable networks RadarVision Converts radar data into standard IP streams for display in Video Management Systems (VMS) RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Interested in SPx Monitor? ### GPS Assist | Navigate vessels when GPS is lost URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/gps-assist/ GPS Assist Ensure Continuous Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments Radar-based solution for detecting and compensating for loss, spoofing or jamming of GPS information. Request a Quote An Essential Safety Backup for USVs Works seamlessly with existing maritime radars on ships and uncrewed / unmanned surface vessels. Ask a Question Key Features Provides continuous navigation output during GPS faults. Compares Radar Data with GPS Position The software uses radar data to estimate the lat/long position by comparing the terrain and coastline information with predicted radar returns from a database. The calculated position is compared with GPS-received position to check for missing, spoofed or jammed GPS signals. When such a condition is detected, GPS-Assist can raise an alarm and create its own stream of NMEA-based navigation data with the goal of providing emergency navigational information. Uses Existing Maritime Radars GPS Assist works with existing maritime radars. The ship’s normal processing and display of the radar data is unaffected by GPS Assist, which simply piggybacks on to the data stream to process the radar video. Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides initial configuration tools, live and predicted radar video images, and the features used for matching. It displays the estimated position of the ship performance settings can be adjusted. Once configured, GPS Assist runs as an unattended server application under Windows or Linux, with network messages used to report status and, if desired, provide a runtime control interface. GPS Assist Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Video Extra Info How does GPS Assist Work? The radar video is scan converted to an image which is then compared to a predicted radar image derived from a terrain database. The prediction process uses terrain and coastline information to create a predicted radar image. This predicted image is compared with the actual radar image and an alignment process adjusts the real data to match with the predicted data. The error between observed and predicted positions is used to adjust the estimated position of the ship. GPS Assist takes standard NMEA-0183 navigation data as an input and continually compares the reported GPS position with the estimated position. If a significant error is detected, the incoming GPS stream is suspected to be missing, spoofed or jammed. At this point, GPS Assist can simply generate an alarm to permit another sub-system to handle the consequences, or else GPS Assist can generate its own stream of NMEA-0183 data with corrected navigation data. GPS Assist provides continuous navigation output during GPS faults, gives greater confidence in decision-making and improves safety. - Interfaces to standard maritime radars, including*: - Simrad - Raymarine - Furuno - Hensoldt - JRC - Raytheon - Input navigation data as NMEA-0183 - Input radar video as ASTERIX CAT-240, SPx or Simrad (other formats are possible with external conversion). - Automatically detects missing, lost or jammed GPS - Alarm signal on missing or incorrect GPS - Automatically generate NMEA data stream with estimated position - Browser-based interface for set-up and configuration - Turn-on-and-go operation - Windows 11 or Linux compatible - Worldwide coverage after preload of terrain data - Heartbeat message (a network message for status and errors). * A separate radar interface card or format conversion module may be needed for some radar models. GPS Assist Datasheet GPS Assist works by comparing real radar video (blue in the above) with predicted video returns calculated from a terrain database (orange in above). By shifting the position of features in one image to find the best fit, the true position of the ship is estimated. Settings Options Status View Video GPS Assist USVx Control and view radar sensors and tracking functions on Uncrewed or Autonomous Surface Vessels SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product Interested in GPS Assist? ### SPx Alarm Server | Create complex alarms for target tracking URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/spx-alarm-server/ SPx Alarm Server This software generates alarms by considering the attributes of radar tracks against user-defined areas/zones or other tracks. Provides automated monitoring to assist operators and improve safety. It includes highly configurable alarm logic. Configurable Automated Monitoring to Support Operators and Improve Safety Automated monitoring can greatly assist operators in coping with increased traffic flows and can improve safety by reducing the potential for incidents and accidents. Request Manual Request a Demo Create Advanced Alarms Using Track Attributes, User-defined Areas & Other Tracks Minimise false and nuisance alarms with fully configurable alarm logic. Create alarm conditions using georeferenced alarm zones, AIS, ADS-B and radar data. Ask a Question Automatic Alerts Suitable for a Wide Range of Uses - Wide area Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS) - Firing range danger area infringement systems - Route adherence monitors - Closest Point of Approach (CPA) conflict alerting systems - Airport controlled area & restricted zone monitors - Stop-bar/gate holding position monitors - Unmanned aircraft system Traffic Management (UTM) SPx Alarm Server Details Extra Info Features Docs Images User Manual Extra Info SPx Alarm Server runs as a backend server application on a Windows or Linux PC. Multi-channel Input SPx Alarm server can monitor up to four channels of primary radar tracks in SPx or ASTERIX CAT-48 format. It also supports three further track stream inputs for Fused Tracks (in SPx or ASTERIX CAT-48 format), AIS Tracks (in UDP Raw AIS or UDP SPx AIS format) and ADS-B Tracks. Support for various ADS-B formats/receiver manufacturers is built-in. Georeferenced Zones SPx Alarm Server supports georeferenced areas (or “zones”), gates and points which are defined either by editing a plain text configuration file, or by selecting points against background mapping in its graphical user interface (GUI). Associated alarm logic and conditions can then be configured to suit different scenarios and use cases. Track Monitoring & Alerting Once setup is complete, SPx Alarm Server can be deployed to continuously monitor streams of tracks and generate alarm messages based on preconfigured alarm conditions, such as: - Located inside (or outside) a specified area/zone - Entered and not left specified area - Proximity/CPA to a point or shape/area - Proximity/CPA to any other track (or to a specified track) - Entry/exit from zone - Area/zone occupancy time - Track speed, course, rate of turn, course deviation and type When an alarm condition is triggered, SPx Alarm Server supports the sending of network alarm messages in NMEA-0183 Tracked Target Message (TTM) format (V1 or V2). A supplied utility allows these messages to drive the relay outputs of a Modbus/TCP device to support alarm sounders. Web-based GUI SPx Alarm Server uses a web-based configuration GUI that can be viewed and operated in standard browser software. The GUI includes a viewing window that includes background mapping (normal, light or dark) or background satellite imagery. The GUI displays tracks, areas, gates and points as overlays to the selected background mapping or imagery. Network-based API SPx Alarm Server is supported by an API, available in Cambridge Pixel’s C++ and .NET libraries, that provides full access to alarm configuration and triggered alarm state. This can be used by a client application to fully integrate alarm capability. - Fully automated track stream monitoring - Multiple input channels (up to 7) - Georeferenced alarm zones, gates and points - Web-based configuration GUI - Flexible alarm logic to minimise false and nuisance alarms - Supports multiple scenarios and use cases - Runs on a Windows or Linux PC SPx Alarm Server Datasheet Web GUI Triggered Alarms Pop Out User Manual Please complete the form below to request a product manual: Related Products: SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications Surveillance Display Framework (SDF) Development framework for next gen command & control (C2) user interfaces or for the modernisation of legacy systems. RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Interested in SPx Alarm Server? ### SPx ADS-B Data Monitor (Free Download) URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/ads-b-monitor/ ADS-B Data Monitor View ADS-B Data with this Free Software Download Provides a table of ADS-B messages along with a calculated range and bearing. Free Download Receives & Decodes Common ADS-B Message Formats Supported formats includes ASTERIX, Radar Gadget, KAL, AVR, BEAST, AirNav and FlightRadar24 (FR24). Free Download ADS-B Data Monitor Details More Info Features Docs Images More Info Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a surveillance system by which aircraft actively broadcast their GPS-based position. Unlike secondary surveillance radar systems, ADS-B does not rely upon interrogation and can therefore also be used to provide situational awareness without the need for a local transmitter. Several Cambridge Pixel applications use ADS-B reports, along with primary radar detections, to track and display aircraft positions on an operator’s display. The SPx ADS-B Monitor is a free application that Cambridge Pixel offers to anyone with a suitable source of ADS-B data that they wish to inspect. - Easy to use, built-in documentation - No need to install, simply run executable - Windows compatible - Receives and decodes common ADS-B message formats, including: - ASTERIX - Radar Gadget - KAL - AVR - BEAST - AirNav - FlightRadar24 (FR24) - Targets displayed in tabular format with sorting per column - Network (UDP or TCP) or serial port input - Log messages to file - Calculation of target range/bearing based on supplied platform location - Re-transmit data on network ADS-B Data Monitor ASD-100 Air Situation Display for primary and secondary radars ASD-View Lightweight solution for visualisation of ADS-B data SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RDR Data Recorder Multi-channel record and replay of radar and camera video, audio, targets and network data Interested in ADS-B Data Monitor? ### AIS Data Monitor (Free Download) URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/ais-data-monitor/ AIS Data Monitor Display AIS Information from Vessels View information such as identification, position, course and speed from vessels equipped with AIS transponders. Free Download Decodes All Major AIS Report Types Messages are displayed in a sortable table and also logged to a file. Free Download AIS Data Monitor Details More Info Features Docs Images More Info The SPx AIS Monitor tool connects to an AIS receiver via its serial or network interface and displays a comprehensive view of vessel positions and characteristics, along with a history of all messages received in either raw or decoded form; messages can also be logged to a file. AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a widely used method of transmitting information such as identification, position, course and speed from vessels equipped with suitable transponders to maritime authorities. Cambridge Pixel applications use AIS reports along with primary radar detections to assist with vessel tracking on an operator’s display. This Free AIS Monitor is an application that will work for anyone with a source of NMEA-0183 format AIS data that they wish to inspect. - Easy to use, built-in documentation - No need to install, simply run executable - Windows compatible - Receives and decodes all major AIS report types, including: - Class A / Class B position reports - Static and voyage-related data - Aid to Navigation reports - Base Station reports - Search and rescue aircraft - Targets displayed in tabular format with sorting per column - Network (UDP or TCP) or serial port input - Log messages to file - Locate selected AIS target on map in web browser - Calculation of target range/bearing based on supplied platform location - Re-transmit data on network (available in paid-for version) SPx AIS Monitor SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks SPx Fusion Server Combines target observations from multiple sensors into a single stream RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product Maritime Display Framework Baseline application for development of C# client applications Interested in AIS Data Monitor? ### Navigation Data Monitor (Free Download) URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/navigation-data-monitor/ Navigation Data Monitor View Incoming NMEA-0183 Data Sentences See raw navigation data coming into a system on a moving platform. Free Download Useful Tool for Installation, Commissioning & Debugging Displays the raw sentence string, along with information about its regularity and can also log messages to file. Free Download Navigation Data Monitor Details Features Docs Images - Easy to use - No installation required, simply run executable - Windows compatible - Receives the most commonly used NMEA-0183 sentences, including: - RMC, GGA, GLL - HDT, HDG, HDM - VTG, VBW, ROT - Network or serial port input - Data rate and variation reported for each sentence - Log data to file - Display current location on map (requires internet connection) - Moving map display (available in paid-for version) - Re-transmit data (available in paid-for version) - Software available for Windows only SPx Navigation Monitor SPx Server COTS software application to acquire, process and distribute radar data, plots and tracks RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product USVx Control and view radar sensors and tracking functions on Uncrewed or Autonomous Surface Vessels Interested in Navigation Data Monitor? ### Radar Coverage Tool (Free Download) URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/radar-coverage-tool/ Radar Coverage Tool Check Radar Coverage at Any Location & Height Identify optimum radar positions with this free tool to provide a visual display of radar coverage and blind spots. Free Download Uses Terrain Data, Selected Radar Location & Radar Parameters Select position, height, end range, top beam angle and bottom beam angle. Free Download Radar Coverage Tool Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Extra Info Get the most popular free radar coverage tool, with over 10,000 downloads! For multiple radars support and additional features such as KML export, take a look at the Radar Coverage Tool Pro . Radar Coverage Shuttle Radar Topography Mission terrain data is used to calculate the radar visibility. This dataset covers latitudes between 60.395 degrees North and 56.0 degrees South, with a resolution of approximately 90m. Radar Parameters The position and height of the radar are specified, together with the end range, top beam angle and bottom beam angle. Targets that would be above or below the beam are deemed not to be visible. The units used to display heights and distances may be toggled between "Metric" (metres for height and distance) and "Feet, NM" (feet for height and nautical miles for distance). Radar and Target Modelling The SPx Radar Coverage Tool from Cambridge Pixel is not a modelling tool. It does not use target cross-section and radar characteristics to predict detection. It uses line-of-sight processing to consider whether a target is potentially visible to the radar based on the beam of the radar, height of the radar and target and presence of terrain. Target Heights Multiple target heights may be specified with each height being assigned a colour. The transparency of the first colour used is configurable, with the other colours being gradually more transparent as they represent higher target heights. The areas on the map shown in this colour are where targets at the associated height would be line-of-sight visible to the radar, and within the top and bottom beam angles. Target heights may be specified as above sea level or above local ground level. Underlay Map The SPx Radar Coverage tool displays coverage information overlaid on an OpenStreetMap view. A snapshot of the current view may be saved to an image file using the "Save Screenshot…" button. Research and Education For more resources on radar and sensor processing, including other free downloads, visit our Newsletter & Education page. Join our newsletter for radar processing news, engineering articles, product updates and more. - Easy selection of radar position: - Enter lat/long directly - Click on high-resolution map - Direct input of radar height - Map and terrain data downloaded from Internet as needed - Adjustable radar height, end range and vertical beam angle - Significant worldwide coverage (based on Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data) - Configurable target heights-of-interest using different colours - Fast update of coverage map as position or parameters are changed - Save display to file - Curvature of earth consideration - Adjustable brightness and contrast of map and radar coverage - Metric or nautical units - Pro version available, supporting up to 10 radar locations - Software available for Windows only Radar Coverage Tool Radar Coverage Tool Pro SPx Video Simulator Simulate Camera Video for Development, Testing & Training. RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Radar Coverage Tool Pro Check Radar Coverage for Multiple Radar Installations Interested in Radar Coverage Tool? ### Radar Coverage Tool Pro URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/products/tools-accessories/radar-coverage-tool-pro/ Radar Coverage Tool Pro Identify optimum positions for up to 10 radars with a visual display of the radar coverage and blind spots. Buy Now Uses Terrain Data, Selected Radar Location & Radar Parameters Pro adds additional features like exporting coverage information to KML, for overlay on Google Earth etc. Buy Now SPx Radar Coverage Tool Pro uses a combination of terrain information and line-of-sight calculations to estimate the visibility of targets at given heights, as seen by radars at user-specified locations. Because the tool is using geometric line-of-sight calculations, the coverage map generated may equally apply to optical sensors located at the same sites. This version of the tool is a licensed product which requires either a unique licence file to be installed on the host machine or a USB licence dongle to be connected to it. The price for a Radar Coverage Tool Pro licence file is £500 (ex VAT) and may be purchased via the form below. Alternatively, the RCT Pro can be ordered as a USB dongle option for the price of £950 + shipping . If you would like this option, please contact Cambridge Pixel for a quote, stating whether you wish to arrange shipping yourself or for Cambridge Pixel to arrange shipping (chargeable). RCT Pro on a USB dongle is shipped EXW and you will be responsible for any inward customs charges and for arranging customs clearance. To purchase a copy of this software using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account, or to request a formal quotation, please complete the form below. Radar Coverage Tool Pro Details Extra Info Features Docs Images Videos Extra Info Pro Version SPx Radar Coverage Tool Pro uses a combination of terrain information and line-of-sight calculations to estimate the visibility of targets at given heights, as seen by radars at user-specified locations. Because the tool is using geometric line-of-sight calculations, the coverage map generated may equally apply to optical sensors located at the same sites. This version of the tool is a licensed product which requires either a unique licence file to be installed on the host machine or a USB licence dongle to be connected to it. The price for a Radar Coverage Tool Pro licence is £500 (ex VAT) , when supplied as a MAC address licence file. Alternatively, the RCT Pro can be ordered as a USB dongle option for the price of £950 + shipping . If you would like this option, please contact Cambridge Pixel for a quote, stating whether you wish to arrange shipping yourself or for Cambridge Pixel to arrange shipping (chargeable). RCT Pro on a USB dongle is shipped EXW and you will be responsible for any inward customs charges and for arranging customs clearance. Radar Coverage Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) terrain data is used to calculate the radar visibility. This dataset covers the whole world, with a resolution of approximately 90m for the version used in the free Radar Coverage Tool. The resolution of data used in the professional version is approximately 30m. Additionally, the professional version of the software includes support for using DTED data files as the source of terrain data. For even higher definition requirements, for example airport installations or camera security projects, a special version of the software is available that provides GeoTIFF data support. Radar Coverage Tool Geo supports use of GeoTIFF digital surface model (DSM) data, which may have sub-metre elevation data spacing. Please contact Cambridge Pixel for more information about this version. The professional version allows radar coverage information to be calculated for up to 10 radar sites, simultaneously, and for the resultant coverage map to be exported to a KML file. This enables the coverage map data to be displayed in third party GIS systems that support KML format, such as Google Earth. Radar Parameters The position and height of the radar are specified, together with the end range, top beam angle and bottom beam angle. Targets that would be above or below the beam are deemed not to be visible. The parameters for each of the radar objects may be set independently. The units used to display heights and distances may be toggled between "Metric" (metres for height and distance) and "Feet, NM" (feet for height and nautical miles for distance). Radar and Target Modelling The SPx Radar Coverage Tool is not a modelling tool. It does not use target cross-section and radar characteristics to predict detection. It uses line-of-sight processing to consider whether a target is potentially visible to the radar based on the beam of the radar, height of the radar and target and presence of terrain. Target Heights Multiple target heights may be specified with each height being assigned a colour. The transparency of the first colour used is configurable, with the other colours being gradually more transparent as they represent higher target heights. The areas on the map shown in this colour are where targets at the associated height would be line-of-sight visible to the radar, and within the top and bottom beam angles. Target heights may be specified as above sea level or above local ground level. Underlay Map The SPx Radar Coverage tool displays coverage information overlaid on an OpenStreetMap view. The professional version also includes support for SkyVector aeronautical chart display. A snapshot of the current view may be saved to an image file using the "Save Screenshot…" button. Features New Features Added Added support for simulated buildings, either manually defined or using Shapefiles. - Support for up to 10 simultaneous radar positions - Export coverage information to KML (e.g. for overlay on Google Earth) - Editable configuration file support - Setup Wizard - SRTM1 (~30m) terrain data - DTED terrain data support - GeoTIFF elevation data support (Radar Coverage Tool Geo - please consult factory) - Support for SkyVector aeronautical charts - No adverts - Easy selection of radar position: - Enter lat/long directly - Click on high-resolution map - Direct input of radar height - Map and terrain data downloaded from Internet as needed - Adjustable radar height, end range and vertical beam angle - Significant worldwide coverage (based on Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data) - Configurable target heights-of-interest using different colours - Fast update of coverage map as position or parameters are changed - Save display to file - Curvature of earth consideration - Adjustable brightness and contrast of map and radar coverage - Metric or nautical units Radar Coverage Tool Pro Radar coverage with the effect from simulated buildings added using a shapefile based on open street map data. RCT Pro/Geo SPx Radar Simulator Ready to run application to generate simulated radar video, tracks and navigation data RadarView Out of the box radar visualisation product RadarWatch Flexible solution for maritime security and coastal surveillance Radar Video Combiner Merges two network streams into a single unified output Interested in Radar Coverage Tool Pro? ## Support and Resources ### Radar Database URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/resources/radar-database/ A sortable reference database of 385 radar models from 99 manufacturers, maintained by Cambridge Pixel. Each entry records the manufacturer, model designation, transmit frequency band, lifecycle status (Current or Legacy), a short capability description, a link to the manufacturer's product page, and the applications the radar is suited to. Cambridge Pixel does not manufacture or sell radar. The database exists because customers need to select a sensor on technical merit and then interface whatever they choose, using HPx interface cards and SPx software. Applications covered, with the number of models classified against each: Marine 104, Counter-UAS 95, Ground Surveillance 91, Air Defence 90, Perimeter Security 62, Coastal VTS and Port Surveillance 40, Naval 38, ATC and Surface Movement 31, Small USV 25. Of the 385 models, 326 are current and 59 are legacy. Selecting a radar for defence, maritime and security systems is rarely a question of maximum detection range. Four criteria usually decide it. Operational environment: sea state, rain attenuation, terrain masking and heavy RF clutter erode published performance unevenly across the bands. Target dynamics and radar cross-section: detecting a micro-drone with an RCS of hundredths of a square metre is a different problem from long-range detection of a large vessel, and slow radial velocity is often the harder constraint because it puts the target near the clutter notch. SWaP-C constraints: size, weight, power and cost limits are decisive for uncrewed surface vessels and mobile deployments. Integration and sensor fusion: native support for radar video distribution, plot and track extraction, and fusion with EO/IR, AIS, ADS-B and C2 software often matters more to programme cost than a modest difference in detection range. Radar frequency bands, IEEE designations. VHF/UHF, 30 MHz to 1 GHz: very long range, resistant to stealth shaping, penetrates foliage; used for long-range early warning and counter-stealth surveillance. L-band, 1 to 2 GHz: excellent long-range propagation with minimal atmospheric loss; long-range air surveillance, 3D air defence, IFF. S-band, 2 to 4 GHz: penetrates heavy rain, fog and sea clutter better than higher bands; naval air and surface search, long-range coastal surveillance, air traffic control. C-band, 4 to 8 GHz: balanced trade-off between propagation and resolution; medium-range surveillance, weapon location, weather radar. X-band, 8 to 12 GHz: high resolution and crisp imaging from a compact antenna; maritime navigation, coastal surveillance, counter-UAS, ground surveillance. Ku/K/Ka, 12 to 40 GHz: very high angular resolution from a small aperture; perimeter security, precision approach, drone tracking, fire control. V/W millimetre wave, 40 to 110 GHz: extremely fine resolution over short ranges, heavily attenuated by rain; short-range detection, active protection systems. Comparing published radar specifications is unreliable without context. A range quoted against a 5 square metre target cannot be compared with one quoted against a 0.01 square metre drone, so check the Swerling model and assumed RCS. Sea state, rain rate, antenna height above sea level and atmospheric ducting all move the figure substantially. Solid-state, AESA and pulse-Doppler architectures achieve very different probability of detection and false alarm rates from the same transmitted power compared with older magnetron systems. ### Contact Support | HPx Cards & SPx Software URL: https://cambridgepixel.com/support/ Contact Support Get expert support quickly by contacting our engineering team directly by phone, email or web-chat. Ask us about product support, system design, software development, testing and fault-finding. Exceptional Technical Support Get full technical support from highly qualified engineers who understand radars, sensors and software. For support in your language, please try your local distributor, listed on our contact page . 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Free Resources - A-Scan: a view of radar video traditionally associated with an oscilloscope display. It shows signal intensity on the vertical axis and range (time) along the horizontal axis. The trace is updated for each azimuth at the pulse rate of the radar. This view, along with B-Scan and PPI are available in the easy to use RadarView software. - ACP/ARP: sets of pulses used to encode the bearing/azimuth angle of the radar antenna. The Azimuth Change Pulse (ACP) is a pulse train where the interval between pulses is a fixed angle. Commonly there are 2048, 4096 or 8192 pulses per 360 degrees. The Azimuth Reset Pulse (ARP) is a reset pulse that occurs at a reference point. The angle of the radar is therefore derived by counting the number of ACP pulses since the last ARP pulse. To learn more about ACP/ARP, click here . - ADS-B: Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast is a method used by aircraft to report their GPS-derived position to a remote receiver, allowing the aircraft to be identified and tracked. ADS-B Data Monitor is a free decoding software application for ADS-B. - AIS: the Automatic Identification System is a tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is mainly used by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS). Information provided by AIS includes unique identification, position, course, and speed. Having AIS is a legal requirement for many vessels. AIS Data Monitor is a free decoding software application for AIS. Also see 'W-AIS', used by warships. - ARPA: Automatic Radar Plotting Aid is a type of maritime radar display including basic radar target tracking. - ASTERIX: a family of standards for radar data formats, originally developed for Air Traffic Control in Europe, but now used more widely for radar video and track format exchange in other market sectors. The specific standards are given a CAT (Category) number, for example ASTERIX CAT-240 is the standard for radar video. - Azimuth Correlation: may be employed if there are more input returns than required for display or processing, or if some degree of processing is required for filtering. The process combines a number of input returns for each output using either a peak-picking, averaging or other method of combination. - Bistatic radar: consists of a transmitter and receiver located at a distance comparable to that between the transmitter and the target. - B-Scan: a view of radar video that shows azimuth along the horizontal axis and range along the vertical axis. It is commonly seen in fire control radars. This view, along with A-Scan and PPI are available in the easy to use RadarView software. - C-UAS: Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems are systems that consist of software and sensors, such as radars, to detect and track drones. They may also include effectors such as jamming devices to actively target the threat. VSD is an example of an advanced software solution that supports different sensors for C-UAS applications. C-sUAS (Counter-small Uncrewed Aerial Systems) is used for systems that are designed to protect against small targets such as hobbyist quadcopter drones that have been repurposed for military use. - C-UxS: Counter-Uncrewed Systems are systems that consist of software and sensors, such as radars, to detect and track uncrewed systems. The 'x' designates that it includes air, land and maritime systems. An example of this is Cambridge Pixel's VSD-C2 software for C-UxS, which supports moving platforms on land or sea. - CAT-1 / CAT 2: used in conjunction, the ASTERIX message formats for network distribution of Monoradar Target Reports (1) and Service Messages (2). Replaced by CAT 34 / CAT-48. This format can be displayed using software such as ASD-100 . - CAT-4: the ASTERIX message format for the distribution of Safety Net Messages. Also written as CAT 004. Viewable in display software such as ASD-100 . - CAT-10: the ASTERIX message format for network distribution of Monosensor Surface Movement Data. Also written as CAT 010, the format can be distributed over the network using software such as SPx Server and received and displayed using software such as RadarView . - CAT-19 / CAT-20: used in conjunction, the ASTERIX message formats for network distribution of Multilateration Target Reports (20) and System Status Messages (19). Also written as CAT 020 / CAT 019. Viewable in display software such as VSD . - CAT-21: the ASTERIX message format for the distribution of ADS-B Target reports. Also written as CAT 021. Viewable in display software such as VSD and ASD-View . - CAT-34 / CAT-48: used in conjunction, the ASTERIX message formats for service information about Mono radar Service Messages (34) and Monoradar Target reports (48) for network distribution from primary or secondary radars. Also written as CAT 034 / CAT 048. A guide to ASTERIX CAT-48 for software developers can be viewed here . Viewable in display software such as RadarView . - CAT-62 / CAT-63: used in conjunction, the ASTERIX message formats for network distribution of system plots and tracks (62) that may be derived from a Surveillance Data Processing System (SDPS) consisting of multiple primary or secondary radars, and the Sensor Status Reports (63). Also written as CAT 062 / CAT 063. This format can be generated using software such as SPx Radar Simulator . - CAT-240 : the ASTERIX message format for network distribution of radar video. Also written as CAT 240. ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video can be viewed using the free RadarView-240 software, and built into custom application using SPx Development Libraries . - CAT-253: the ASTERIX message format dedicated to control and status monitoring of radars. It is often used by remote radar controller applications. - CCD: Coherent Change Detection is most often used with Synthetic Aperture Radar, to detect and measure changes of one geographic region on the surface of the Earth. - CFAR: Constant False Alarm Rate is a way for adaptively adjusting the detection sensitivity for a radar signal by adjusting the threshold to maintain a constant false alarm rate in an area. To learn more about the role of CFAR in radar signal filtering, click here . - Clutter: a generic term referring to unwanted returns in a radar picture such as sea clutter, rain clutter, land clutter or near clutter (caused by the high strength of radar signals at short range). - CMS : Combat Management Systems mostly refer to naval central command and decision-making systems that typically support sensor interfacing and signal processing for detection and tracking, data distribution, situational displays, action support and weapon control for naval missions. - Composite Radar Video: a signal where the radar video, trigger and azimuth data are combined onto a single wire. Usually the trigger and serial azimuth prefix the analogue video data, and are sometimes distinguished from the video by using a negative going polarity. - Course Up Display: in course-up display, the 'up' direction represents the direction which has been input as the vessel's desired course. - Data Normalisation: takes information from different sources and formats and translates it into a single, consistent style and standard. This may be used in multi-radar/sensor systems to convert different track formats before combining or fusing the data to provide a single track message when the tracks relate to the same target. - Digital Radar Signal Processing: involves the conversion of radar signals to digital form after IF amplification and phase-sensitive detection. - Distribution: Radar signal distribution is the process of sending scan-converted radar video and radar tracks to remote clients, usually over a network. The data can be sent using different protocols, such as the open standard ASTERIX CAT-240 for radar video, or ASTERIX CAT-48 for radar tracks. It may involve additional processing, such as track filtering , so that each client receives specific subsets of data. For instance, on a naval vessel, the bridge may need a display showing all nearby targets, while the Combat Information Center (CIC) may just want to see any potential threats. Track data from different radars and sensors may also be combined or fused before distribution to displays, to avoid duplicate targets being displayed and to ensure that the most reliable data is prioritised. - Dynamic Thresholding: a process for concerting an analogue signal into a two-level signal by comparing the signal level with a locally-derived threshold value. The input signal becomes 1 where the input exceeds the threshold and 0 where it does not, with the threshold itself taking a different value for each sample according to the local signal around the test point. - ECDIS: An Electronic Chart Display Information System is a navigation chart display system for vessels often using GPS to show the own ship position on an electronic version of a traditional paper navigation chart. - ESM/ELINT: Electronic Support Measures / Electronic Intelligence are systems that detect, intercept, and analyse enemy radar and electronic signals to support situational awareness and electronic warfare. ESM refers to broad real-time signal monitoring, while ELINT focuses on non-communication signals, such as radar, for strategic intelligence. - FTC: Fast Time Constant is a processing operation that can be applied to a radar video signal to remove low frequency components, for example due to weather effects. The FTC processing will filter these low frequency components, so that only pulses that rise and fall quickly will be displayed. To learn more about the role of FTC in radar signal filtering, click here . - FMCW: Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave radars transmit a continuous beam of RF energy with a linearly changing frequency. The transmitted frequency at any given time is always known. By comparing the received frequency to the current transmit frequency a reliable measurement of distance may be obtained. The advantage of FMCW over pulsed radars is that they can use much less powerful transmitters. Since they are continuously transmitting, an equivalent amount of energy can be delivered to a target from a lower powered transmitter, compared to one that uses short pulses. - Heading-referenced Radar Video: radar video where the azimuth is measured relative to the current heading of the platform on which the radar is mounted. Each time the radar antenna sweeps past the bow of the ship (typically) the azimuth is reset to zero. The radar video is therefore always aligned to the platform's direction. - Head-up Display: a form of display in which the vertical axis of the screen corresponds to the heading of own-ship. Own ship always appears to move upwards and other targets and background map are adjusted accordingly. - IBS: An Integrated Bridge System is a display system for the bridge of a vessel usually comprising multiple consoles which can be individually configured for different functions such as ARPA display, ECDIS Display or Conning as well as platform management. - I-CsUAS: Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a system used by the US Marine Corps to detect, identify, track and protect against small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. - IAMD: Integrated Air and Missile Defence, is a NATO concept designed to protect against air and missile threats by integrating various systems, including radars, sensors, command and control facilities and weapons systems. - IFF: Identification Friend or Foe is a system for interrogating aircraft to get information. Different modes (1, 2, 3/A, 4 and 5) in transmission are used to request different information from the aircraft. - IGMP: Internet Group Management Protocol is used to control multicast group membership. - ISR: An acronym for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance that is typically used in defence and involves gathering data via various platforms and sensors, such as radar, processing it, and analysing it. - Kalman Filter: a well-established method of filtering noisy measurements to get a best estimate of a position or state. The filter takes into account uncertainty in the current estimate and uncertainty in the measurement, effectively providing a dynamic adjustment of filter gain to best reflect the balance of confidence in the existing estimate and the new measurement. - KML: Keyhole Markup Language is a file format used to display geographic data, for example in Google Earth and similar products. L-Band: a frequency band (1–2 GHz and a wavelength of 15–30 cm) for radars. It is often employed for long range air surveillance. Latency: a time lag between receipt of a signal or data and its appearance on a display or at the next stage of processing. In the context of radar video, latency would normally mean the time between receipt of the video form the radar and its rendering on screen. Monostatic Radar: a conventional radar in which the transmitter and receiver are co-located. Multicast Transmission: allows an IP packet to be sent simultaneously to a group of hosts on a network. Multistatic radar : Also known as multisite or netted radar, a multistatic radar system fuses data from multiple monostatic radar or bistatic radar components to provide a shared area of coverage. MSSR : Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (or Monopulse SSR) uses signal processing and a reduced rate of radar transmissions to improve accuracy over other types of secondary surveillance (transponder-based) radars. NCTR : Non-Cooperative Target Recognition is the process of identifying unknown targets without the requirement of establishing communication with them. It includes a wide range of technology which will typically compare observed target data with a database of potential targets to try and identify the closest match. Network Distribution: is the process of sending data (e.g. radar video, tracks, AIS, navigation data) across an Ethernet network. - NMEA-0183: A maritime standard for the transmission of navigation and related information, including GPS, heading, speed, position, AIS and tracks. Navigation Data Monitor is a free decoding software application for NMEA-0183. - North-referenced radar video is radar video where the azimuth is measured relative to North. Each time the radar antenna sweeps past North the azimuth is reset to zero. The radar video is therefore always aligned to North. - North-up Display: a form of display in with the vertical axis of the screen corresponding to North. The heading of own ship is then shown as a vector pointing in the appropriate direction. - Packetisation : the process of wrapping up a data payload (e.g. a radar video return) by adding network headers before sending it out over Ethernet. - Parallel Azimuth: the use of a parallel digital signal to indicate the azimuth of an associated radar video signal. - Passive Radar : a radar system without a dedicated transmitter. The receiver relies on third-party transmitters, measuring the time difference between the signal arriving directly from the transmitter and the signal reflected from the targets. As there is no dedicated transmitter, passive radar is used for covert surveillance. - Plot Extraction : (also known as "target detection") is the process of extracting contiguous blobs (plots) of radar video that meet defined size and strength criteria. A plot is potentially a target of interest but may also be noise that happens to meet the size/strength criteria. Plots need to be correlated over time in order to filter out false targets (see "Tracking"). Plots do not contain any information about target dynamics. - Polarisation : radar transmissions can be polarised to improve discrimination, with typical options including horizontal, vertical and circular polarisation. For example, horizontal polarisation is less sensitive to sea clutter, whereas vertical polarisation may be employed for oil spill detection where sea clutter needs to be analysed. - PPI: Plan Position Indicator is the view of radar video that shows the radar as it would appear on a plan view, that is a polar coordinate display of the area surrounding the radar platform. The radar position is represented as the origin of the sweep, which is normally located in the centre of the scope, but may be offset from the centre. The free RadarView-240 software provides a radar PPI display for ASTERIX CAT-240 radar feeds. - PRF: Pulse Repetition Frequency is the rate at which the radar generates new returns. In a pulse radar it is the frequency of transmission of new pulses. - Quantum Radar : A newly developed sensing technology that uses quantum entanglement or quantum illumination to detect objects with greater sensitivity and resistance to interference or stealth techniques compared to conventional radar. - Radar : Originally RADAR was an acronym for 'Radio Detection and Ranging', now used a noun, for a system that transmits radio waves and receives the reflections, to determine the distance (ranging), direction (azimuth and elevation angles), and radial/line-of-sight velocity of objects relative to the radar. - Radar Data Processing: pertains exclusively to handling of information about a target. Radar Interface: the signal output of the radar, to which external equipment may be connected. It may be a set of analogue signals, comprising amplitude video, trigger (synchronisation) and azimuth information or it may be an Ethernet output providing network video or detection data in a specific format. Radar Interfacing: the process of connecting radar sensors to computers, displays, or other systems so that radar output signals can be converted into usable digital information. It typically includes converting the radar signal to a standard digital format, as well as data compression and distribution. This is usualy done with specialised hardware such as the HPx Radar Interface Hardware range. Radar Signal Processing : the process of calculating an evaluatable image on a radar display is called radar signal processing, typically dealing with the analogue and digital magnitude of the echo signal. - Radar Software: software applications that support radar hardware or process radar data. These may include radar trackers , radar displays and radar recording applications. Radar Tracker: software that extracts plots from radar data and uses algorithms to track the movement of plots that are considered to be targets. The algorithms may use multiple hypotheses to improve accuracy. Radar trackers may take data from primary radars or secondary radars such as AIS and ADS-B. Some can show a history trail of where the plot was previously located and some may indicate the predicted direction of future movement. Radar trackers such as SPx Server can also distribute the track data over networks to other systems, such as operator displays, using a data standard such as ASTERIX CAT-48. - Radar Video : derived as a sequence of returns, sometimes called spokes, each of which contain a set of amplitude samples as a function of range for a specific azimuth. The radar may rotate or scan, and in so doing creates a sequence of returns. In the situation of a search radar, for example, the rotating radar creates returns at a rate defined by the pulse repetition frequency (PRF) and the rotation of the radar increases the azimuth from 0 to 360 degrees. - RADDS : Radar Display and Distribution System is a US Navy standard for radar video distribution from radars to multiple display consoles. The standard is defined in MIL-STD-751B. - Random Scan : a feature of electronically steered radars that can very quickly "look" at different azimuth numbers that are not necessarily increasing steadily over time. In general, the radar can produce any arbitrary azimuth sequence and the display is expected to show this effect. In this situation the radar is said to be working in random scan mode. - Range Correlation: may be used if there are more samples per return than required for display or processing. A number of adjacent range samples are combined using either a peak-picking, averaging or other method of combination. - Range Resolution: the ability of the radar to discriminate two targets that are closely spaced in range. For example, a range resolution of 10 metres means that two targets that are on the same azimuth and 10 metres apart in range can be resolved. - Range Sampling : when an analogue radar video signal is measured at discrete time intervals. The frequency of sampling is limited by the capture hardware and is ideally chosen to ensure that the full bandwidth of the radar video is captured. For example, a radar video signal that is bandwidth limited to B Hz can be fully reproduced by sampling at 2B Hz. - RDF: Radar Direction Finding is a method of measuring the direction of a radio source using a radio receiver. Several RDF receivers at different locations can be used to estimate a position using triangulation. - RPM: Revolutions Per Minute. - SAR : Synthetic Aperture Radar is a form of radar that is used to create high-resolution 2D images or 3D reconstructions of objects, such as the Earth's surface. Used in various applications like mapping, surveillance, and environmental monitoring, SAR works by moving the radar antenna along a path and combining the received signals to simulate a large antenna aperture. - Scan Conversion: a core capability provided by Cambridge Pixel, it is the process of transforming polar format radar video data into Cartesian form, suitable for display on a modern computer screen. Scan conversion must ensure that targets are accurately represented on the display and that no gaps are introduced into the video. Cambridge Pixel’s radar scan conversion process is highly optimised and supports different fade modes, motion modes and trail history modes. - Scan Rate/Period: the rotation rate/period of a search radar, for example, as the time between two North crossings. - Sector Blanking: the process by which a sequence of azimuth values are blanked, meaning that the video is forced to value 0. - Sector Scan: the situation where the radar is scanning between a start and stop azimuth, rather than a continuous 360 degrees. - Serial Azimuth: the use of a serial digital data message to indicate the azimuth of an associated radar video return. The serial azimuth message cab be embedded at the start of a radar video return to provide a composite, single cable, radar interface. See also; Parallel Azimuth. - SHM: the Ship Heading Marker signal is a reference pulse that occurs at a reference point on the ship, normally the bow crossing. The reference pulse is used to define the specific angle of the radar at the time of the pulse. Typically, a separate Azimuth Change Pulse (ACP) or Bearing Pulse (BP) is then used to indicate a change in the azimuth position around the rotating radar sweep. - Sidelobes: Radar sidelobes are unwanted signals that spread out to the sides of the main radar beam. They are weaker than the main signal but can still cause false detections or interference. - Slew-to-cue: this term refers to the integration of a radar or other target-detection device that directs an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera where to point, hence the term. An electronic detection sensor, like a radar, is programmed to identify and determine the location of the target and transmit that information to the PTZ camera, which in turn tracks, identifies and recognizes the target. This is a feature found in advanced security and counter-UAS software like VSD . - Sparse Azimuths: describes the situation when the number of returns being generated by the radar is less than a pre-defined store dimension. For example, if a store dimension is set to 2000 but the radar only generates 500 returns per scan, then only 1 in 4 of the azimuths in the store is populated. Special processing can be invoked to fill-in the sparse azimuths. - STC: Sensitivity Time Control is a processing technique commonly used to reduce sea clutter at shorter ranges. In general STC applies an attenuation to the video amplitude that varies with range. At short ranges, where sea clutter is strongest, the STC process applies greater attenuation. The attenuation will decrease with range, falling to zero at some defined limit. To learn more about the role of STC in radar signal filtering, click here . - Synchro-resolver: a traditional device for measuring antenna azimuth, employing static (stator) and moving (rotor) coils using phase differences in the signals received in the static coils to determine the rotation angle of the moving coil. - TAK: Tactical Assault Kit is a suite of software that provides geospatial information and allows user collaboration. Both ATAK (for Android) and WinTAK (for Windows) have civilian and military versions. Radar data can be converted to and from TAK formats using SPx Track Manager . - Tracking: the process of correlating plots over time to filter out false targets (noise) from targets of interest. Physical targets of interest will move in a consistent, predictable manner and may therefore be observed and correlated over time. After a number of observations a track may be created, containing information about the target's speed and course, as well as its position. The input to the tracking process is plots, typically from the plot extraction process. SPx Server is a software application that extracts plots and provides target tracking. The track data it creates can be sent to other software, such as operator displays. - Track Fusion: the process of receiving track data from multiple radars and sensors and combining the track messages into a single feed . This avoids recipient displays and systems receiving duplicates of the same targets. Track fusion works best when it is able to identify which data source at any given time is likely to be most accurate, as each sensor may provides differences in attributes such as target position. - Transceiver : a combined transmitter and receiver. - Unicast Transmission: involves sending an IP packet to a single specific recipient on a network. - EMVR: Electromagnetic Vortex Radar is an emerging radar imaging technique that uses vortex electromagnetic waves to detect and image targets. Vortex electromagnetic waves have a spiral wavefront structure that carries Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM). This structure allows vortex-based radar to contain azimuthal information in the echo signal, which can be used for radar imaging. - W-AIS (or WAIS): the Warship Automatic Identification System is a tracking system that uses transceivers on ships. It differs from the standard civil AIS by using an AES encryption level of 128 or 256 bits, as well as other operational features including an alternative AIS identity, simulated positioning and various modes such as 'silent' or 'tactical'. - WAN: Wide Area Network is a means of connecting local networks, allowing IP traffic to flow between them. - WECDIS: Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System, is a naval military navigation and tactical system that expands on standard civilian ECDIS by integrating Additional Military Layers (AMLs) and tactical overlays. - X-band or S-band: although a radar generally operates at a particular frequency, the frequency spectrum is partitioned into bands. For example X-band denotes the range of frequencies 8 to 12 GHz and S-band denotes the frequency range 2 to 4 GHz. There are generally various positives and negatives associated with each band. - ZLIB : a widely used compression standard based on the Lempel-Ziv compression standard. 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