MODERNIZATION OF THE SHIPBOARD RADAR DATA PROCESSING AND TARGET DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Albert Zalevsky
 

Currently, the Salyut Moscow Plant is involved in the modernization of RDP equipment to use it both in data processing systems and in radar equipment packages.

The Poima RDP system provides for:

- automatic target detection and coordinate measurement;

- automatic target acquisition and tracking;

- target classification;

- primary and secondary information display;

- automatic generation of a target distribution plan;

- radar operating mode control;

- transmission of targeting data to such users as combat information and direction system (CIDS) and weapon systems;

- data logging;

- operator training.

All RDP phases are monitored by operators who can manually introduce requisite corrections.

Extended operation of the Poima system has proved its efficiency and the advanced nature of implemented solutions.

Currently, the Salyut Moscow Plant is involved in the modernization of RDP equipment to use it both in data processing systems and in radar equipment packages. The modernization concept is based on the following principles:

- technological continuity;

- quality improvement and functionality expansion;

- transition to modern and advanced hardware and software.

The RDP system's modernization is intended to:

- improve technical and operating characteristics;

- implement radar potential capabilities;

- reduce crew;

- reduce cost;

- provide for further equipment upgrades.

These tasks will be solved by the introduction of two types of workstations: initial data input operator's workstation (ARM-NV) and crew commander's workstation (ARM-K). These workstations are based on an IBM PC compatible open-architecture computer using a 21'' high-resolution monitor. The software is based on the C++ language. It operates in the DOS environment in the safe mode...full article is available for subscribes only