Multi-static radar refers to a radar system where the roles of the transmitter and receiver are distributed among multiple platforms or nodes. Unlike traditional monostatic radar systems where a single platform performs both transmission and reception, multistatic radar systems involve multiple platforms collaborating to achieve detection and tracking objectives.
In such systems, one or more platforms serve as transmitters, transmitting radar signals to the area of interest, while other platforms act only as receivers, detecting and processing signals reflected from targets in their respective coverage areas.
This distributed approach improves radar coverage, reduces vulnerability to electronic countermeasures, and provides flexibility in radar deployment for various applications, including military surveillance, coastal surveillance, and environmental sensing.
A multistatic radar system consists of multiple radar nodes working collaboratively to detect, track and identify targets. Each node in the system can have distinct roles as transmitter, receiver, or both, enabling distributed sensing over a wider geographic area compared to traditional monostatic radars.
Multistatic radar systems leverage synchronized timing and signal processing techniques to correlate radar yields from multiple nodes, enabling improved target detection, location accuracy, and resistance to jamming or interference.
This approach provides operational advantages in complex environments where cover, stealth and resilience are essential, such as military reconnaissance, maritime surveillance and airspace surveillance.
Multi-mode radar refers to a radar system capable of operating in different modes or configurations to perform various functions depending on mission requirements. Unlike single-mode radars optimized for specific tasks, such as air-to-air combat or ground surveillance, multi-mode radars integrate multiple operational capabilities into a single system.
These capabilities may include air-to-air tracking, air-to-ground mapping, weather detection, and target identification, among others. Multi-mode radar systems use advanced signal processing algorithms and adaptable antenna designs to quickly switch between modes, enabling versatile and efficient performance in dynamic operational scenarios. This flexibility improves mission effectiveness, reduces equipment complexity and optimizes resource utilization between military and civilian applications, including aircraft, ships and ground surveillance systems