VTS Radar Sensor Systems

Kelvin Hughes SBS 700 and 800 radar systems have been designed to align with the 'Basic' and 'Standard' capability types of IALA V-128 recommendation. All our SBS radar systems exceed the typical range performance requirements of a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) sensor.

Careful selection of a VTS and coastal surveillance radar system is required to ensure the target types can be detected and tracked in the designated area covered by the vessel traffic service. Visibility, precipitation rates, sea states and propagation conditions relevant for the individual radar site also require careful consideration by the radar supplier to enable the optimal system to be specified.

Our approach to radar system design is to work closely with the right system integration companies to provide the end user a solution that is expertly recommended according to the specification and also the actual application environment.

Kelvin Hughes Surveillance SBS systems are fully remote controlled, designed for 24/7 operation and achieve extremely high range accuracy and target discrimination in range and azimuth. A significant differentiator between a SBS solid state radar solution and the next nearest alternative is full weather adaptability. An SBS-800 solution adapts automatically to changes in the weather and environmental conditions without the need for any operator intervention.

Another significant differentiator is the interoperability of a SBS system, our systems do not interfere with other systems and also are not susceptible to interference from other radar transmissions. Often a coastal surveillance system will be made up of overlapping areas of coverage by a single supplier or a mixed supplier system, the SBS system will fit seamlessly in to the radar environment whilst also not contributing to the saturation of the transmission spectrum in the area. This is a key benefit to the local VTS station, security agencies and port traffic who also have sensitive radar systems in operation and competing for space in the frequency spectrum.