If you are in the market for a ground surveillance radar, there are a few factors that you need to consider. These factors include cost, false alarm rates, and market size. Below is a snapshot of the ground surveillance radar market. Read on to learn about the prices and types of ground-surveillance radars.
Ground surveillance radars at a cost
Ground surveillance radars have been used in both maritime and air security operations. These radars are highly accurate in tracking targets but they can only be used when the target is obscured or blocked by an obscurant. These radars detect targets' movements within an area defined and raise alarms when targets move into an alarm zone. They can also transmit data to other systems. Extensible marking language and useful target rate are some examples of common interface systems.
The financial incentives provided worldwide by governments drive the ground surveillance RADAR marketplace. However, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has reduced these incentives and affected the global market. In consequence, the supply chain of ground surveillance RADARs has been constrained. This means that current projects may be delayed.
Ground surveillance radars are prone to false alarms
False alarm rates are ground surveillance radars that receive spurious signals at a rate greater than the actual detection rate. These false alarms can be generated either by the radar receiver or external signals. These false alarms may manifest as a momentary blip, an audio signal, or a digital signal processor output. False alarm rates can be minimized by adjusting the threshold for detection of signals of various types.
Ground surveillance radar sensors' false alarm rates are critical in evaluating their performance. This research examined the relationship between false alert rates and detection probabilities of a vital-sign detecting radar sensor system. The false alarm probability for sensors placed at less than 50cm was high. This is because of the high phase noise at such short distances, especially near human bodies.
Market size for ground surveillance radars
Ground surveillance radars are a key component of air traffic control systems. They are used for detecting targets at long distances. The market is classified into short-range radars, medium-range and long-range systems. The short-range radars can be used for civilian purposes, while the long-range radars can detect targets from distances of thousands of kilometers.
Ground surveillance radars are available in short-range, medium and long-range segments. The market can further be subdivided into civil and military ground surveillance radar system. The market is sub-segmented by region into North America Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa. Major players are Thales Group, FLIR Systems Honeywell, Kelvin Hopkins, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Kelvin Hughes.
Market growth is being driven by a growing demand for radars for military applications. This growth is fueled by increasing safety concerns and larger defense budgets. Market growth is expected to be boosted by the construction of new airports over the forecast period. In addition, the increasing threat of terrorism, border intrusions, and inter-country conflict are driving ground surveillance radars.