Saab to Modernize Surface Movement Radar Systems at U.S. Airports
Saab is continuing its longstanding relationship with the FAA and enhancing airport situational awareness by replacing surface movement radars (SMRs) with updated systems at 44 of the busiest U.S. airports.
Under the recent agreement, the FAA selected Saab to replace ASDE-3 and SMRi Surface Movement Radars (SMRs) with updated systems that play a critical role in modernizing and enhancing situational awareness, providing Air Traffic Control access to tools that make airport operations safer.
“Modernizing surface movement radar is essential to maintaining safe and efficient airport operations,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab, Inc. “With our proven surface movement radar technology, Saab will help provide enhanced situational awareness, improved reliability and lower lifecycle costs to support safer, more efficient operations at airports across the United States.”
Saab’s system is built on its SR-3 Surface Movement Radar, which is deployed globally. This advanced radar system includes a solid-state transceiver, full redundancy and a modular design, which reduces maintenance costs, downtime and obsolescence risk. The SR-3 utilizes Saab’s advanced radar data processor, which is trusted worldwide to provide accurate, reliable situational awareness in all weather and visibility conditions.
Saab’s new SMRs will serve as the primary, non-cooperative, sensors in FAA’s Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X) and Airport Surface Safety Capability (ASSC) systems, helping ensure that controllers have access to the most accurate information possible for essential situational awareness and safety alerts.
Saab is proud to partner with the FAA to deliver the technologies that keep America's aviation system safe, efficient and ready for the future.