Turkey and South Korea consider procuring IDS electromagnetic measurement radar

Turkey and South Korea have shown interest in buying the Flying Aircraft Radar signature Acquisition and Determination (FARAD), an electromagnetic measurement radar system produced by IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi SpA, the company told Jane’s .

The FARAD is designed to perform dynamic Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurements of flying targets, with sensitivity suitable for measuring stealth platforms. (IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi SpA)

FARAD is designed to perform dynamic Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurements of flying targets, with sensitivity suitable for measuring stealth platforms. The Italian Air Force Test Center is using this system through a service co-operation with IDS to assess the RCS of some of its aircraft.

The system is designed to perform dynamic RCS measurements of high-speed low observable flying targets from aircraft and helicopters to small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It features an embedded target tracking capability optimised for flying targets’ short-range RCS dynamic measurement that helps the radar to automatically track the planned trajectories of a target. The system also provides integrated post processing capabilities in a single software tool.

The FARAD combines a fast waveform generation (Direct Digital Synthesizer chirp) with the use of coherent and non-coherent integration to enhance the radar’s sensitivity and obtain an optimal signal-to-noise ratio. The radar can perform a RCS checking for aircraft and it does not need a dedicated flight mission or test range preparation at the site.