Designed to excel in the most demanding operational environments—from complex littorals to blue water operations — the Sea Giraffe AMB D combines a compact design with low top-weight, allowing for higher antenna placement. This strategic elevation extends the radar horizon, enabling the early detection of low-altitude targets and providing commanders with critical extra time to react to emerging threats.
Exceptional Performance in a Compact Solution
The Sea Giraffe AMB D delivers multi-purpose functionality in a single, cost-effective package, providing simultaneous:
- Automatic Air and Surface Surveillance: High-accuracy tracking for both air and surface targets.
- Advanced Target Classification: Automatic identification of fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, helicopters (including hovering), and surface vessels.
- Precision Weapon Support: High-accuracy target indication to support the mid-course guidance of surface-to-air missiles and control of gun systems.
- Low Altitude Dominance: Superior detection of sea-skimming missiles and low-flying UAVs due to C-band frequency advantages.
- Navigation Support: Integrated capabilities to assist in safe maritime navigation.
By operating at 60 rpm, the radar ensures a 1 Hz update rate for track data, providing a real-time situational aspect across a full search volume exceeding 80° of elevation.
Specialized Capabilities
Drone Tracker Functionality
The Sea Giraffe AMB D features a sophisticated Drone Tracker designed to detect "Low, Slow, and Small" (LSS) targets. By analyzing target behavior and detecting moving parts of the hull, the system effectively discriminates man-made drones from birds, ensuring a clean and actionable tactical picture.
Comprehensive ECCM and LPI
To survive in contested electronic environments, the AMB includes extensive Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM). The system incorporates Emission Control (EMCON) and Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) waveforms, allowing the operator to minimize the radar's electronic footprint and confuse hostile ESM and anti-radiation missiles.
Reliable and Cost-Effective
Engineered for maximum availability and minimum Life Cycle Cost (LCC), the Sea Giraffe AMB D utilizes standardized components and a modular design. With a Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) of less than 60 minutes and minimal training requirements, the system ensures high operational readiness with low maintenance overhead.
Key Operational Advantages
- Extended Radar Horizon: Low top-weight allows higher mounting.
- High-Capacity Tracking: Simultaneous tracking of over 2,000 targets.
- LSS Detection: Advanced Drone Tracker for micro and mini UAVs.
- Rapid Reaction: 1 Hz update rate for fast-approaching threats.
- Digital Radar Architecture: Software-defined functions from the RF front-end.
- Information Assurance: Built-in protection against unauthorized access and malware.
Optional Extended Capabilities
The Sea Giraffe AMB D is designed for future growth and can be equipped with the following optional modules:
- SSR/IFF: Integrated Secondary Surveillance Radar / Identification Friend or Foe.
- RAM Detection: Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar detection and alert functionality for point-of-origin and point-of-impact calculation.
- HRSS: High-Resolution Surface Surveillance with four fire control channels for gunfire splash detection and correction.