Design, analysis and implementation of a passive integrated mobile system for detection and identification of air targets

Abstract

The integrated mobile passive AULOS <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">®</sup> / ELT/332(V)5 system provides the detection and identification of potential air targets through the fusion of information from two sensors; it does not replace the typical active surveillance radar but it is an integrating element of the coverage of the airspace and/or of the coastal environment in areas where the traditional radar is difficult to properly work. Target detection is achieved by the AULOS Passive Coherent Location (PCL) developed by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, while target identification is ensured by the Communications Electronic Support Measures (C-ESM) system, named ELT/332(V)5, developed by Elettronica. A team of experts SELEX Sistemi Integrati/Elettronica has demonstrated the feasibility of an integrated solution where the fusion of the information collected by the two sensors can gather all their benefits and simultaneously overcome their limitations. In addition, we have identified the hardware characteristics of a motor-home that can host the mobile system and have started its implementation, as visible at the COL (Centro Operativo Logistico) at SELEX Sistemi Integrati facility in Rome, via Tiburtina.