PHOENICE Submarine Radar Systems Guide

PHOENICE
Submarines Radar Systems

www.thalesgroup.com/germany
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THALES DEUTSCHLAND
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a German company.
It is part of the international Thales Group:
Thales Group, a global
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leader in complex solutions
in the field of security. Employees: 68.000 worldwide
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Land & Joint Systems Locations: > 24 with 4 business groups
Naval Systems
Security
Thales Defence & Security Systems GmbH / Naval
Systems
Services
Order intake: 50 Mio
Thales in Kiel belongs to
the Business Unit Naval Employees: 180
Systems and the main Locations: 2
activities in Kiel are in the
field of:
Submarine Systems
Naval Communication
Systems
Fire Control Applications
Optronic Equipment
Defence Services
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INTRODUCTION
Thales Defence & Security Systems GmbH has been supplying navigation radar systems for
submarines for 50 years now. More than 130 systems have been installed on board of
submarines spread all over the world. Before the year 2000 Thales was acting under the group
name Thomson-CSF.
In many navies the earlier radar systems from Thomson-CSF like Calypso 61-63, Calypso CIII,
C IV as well as the Scanter MIL, Scanter 1024, THOR and SPHINX are still in operation and
are a term for reliability.
The know-how of 50 years and the experience of more than 130 installations lift Thales
Defence & Security Systems GmbH to the leading position of system integrators for submarine
navigation radars.
The supply chain of Thales Defence & Security Systems GmbH starts with the consultation of
the customer in terms of tactical features, levels of integration followed by the tailoring of the
navigation system to the needs of the customer. The individual installations differ mainly in the
following points:
Type of radar sensor (tactical and/or navigational)

Type of radar mast (defines location of transceivers)
Level of integration (stand alone or part of MFCC)
Interfaces to Combat System, Navigation Data Management Systems
The actual generation of the Thales radar system PHOENICE is designed to support all
existing types of radar masts and several levels of integration. Additionally, this PHOENICE
navigation radar system is built on a heritage of systems that have been proven at sea and
delivers unprecedented performance and flexibility in safe navigation.
The PHOENICE radar system consists of core components which are used for all installations.
The adaptation of the radar core to the special requirements of the submarine is managed by
variation of the transceiver technology. Either the transceiver is installed wall mounted inside
the pressure hull, in water tight housing below the radar mast or in a pressure tight pod in the
upper end of the radar mast.
Thales Defence & Security Systems GmbH provides a variation of pulse sensors in the range
4 - 25KW for navigational purpose. The output power reflects to the total length of the
waveguide between the radar antenna and the pulse sensor.
For tactical use Thales also provides a LPI FMCW sensor, which transmits with maximum
output power of 1W. LPI stands for Low Probability of Intercept. The LPI sensor does not
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operate with a short high power pulse; it transmits continuously with very low power in
selectable levels 1 milliwatt to 1 watt. Due to the reduced output power in combination with
single scan or sector scan Thales is proud to point out that this tactical sensor is nearly
undetectable. LPI enables Seeing without being seen.
THE NAME
The northern pole star has historically been used for maritime navigation. It is the centre star of
the constellation Lesser Bear. The ancient Greek called it PHOENICE, the Phoenician star.
Like the Phoenician star steadily guided the seamen in the ancient world, thus the
PHOENICE radar system today secures a modern navigation.
There is a great diversity of opinion, as to why the Lesser Bear is called PHOENICE, and why
those who observe it are said to navigate more exactly and carefully. These people do not
seem to realize the reason for it being called Phoenice.
Thales of Miletus (624 B.C. - 546 B.C.), who searched into these matters carefully, and first
called the constellation Bear, was by birth a Phoenician. Therefore all those in the
Peloponnesus use the first Arctos; the Phoenicians, however, observe the one they received
from its discoverer, and by watching it carefully, are thought to navigate more exactly, and
suitably call it Phoenice from the race of its discoverer.
(Indication of source: Gaius Julius Hyginus (64 B.C. 17 A.C.); De Astronomia liber secvnvs;
II. Arctus Minor)
SCOPE
The actual generation of the Thales radar system PHOENICE is designed to support all
existing types of radar masts and several levels of integration. Additionally, this PHOENICE
navigation radar system is built on a heritage of systems that have been proven at sea and
delivers unprecedented performance and flexibility in safe navigation.
With the PHOENICE radar system Thales Defence & Security GmbH covers the full range of
requirements placed on a modern, innovative radar system. The newly developed and tested
drive units are optimally adapted to the established and the newly developed pressure tight
radar antennas with the corresponding waveguides and rotary joints. Depending on the
submarine class and on the customer requirement a customer can select from an extensive
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portfolio of transceivers. All components are fully compatible with each other and give an
excellent performance. The heart of the system, the PHOENICE server, offers best possible
processing of incoming radar signals by the newly developed target tracking processor. With
the help of the innovative PHOENICE client the evaluated data will be made available at any
location on the ship.
For the equipment of the submarine operation centres with appropriate consoles Thales has a
corresponding product portfolio. To operate the radar system Thales provides a pressure tight
bridge display, which permanently mounted on the bridge and connected via pressure-
resistant cable, allows safe navigation.
In addition to the supply of hardware and software Thales provides not only a safe logistic, but
also professional training for future system users.
PHOENICE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Pressure tight radar antennas

Microstrip antenna MSA
Slotted wave guide horn antenna P-RAX
Pressure tight radar drive units

PRIMOS 250 S
PRIMOS 250 L
Various transceivers
1 W FMCW / LPI sensor for up mast installation
4 KW Pulse sensor for up mast installation
25 KW Pulse sensors for down mast installation
25 KW Pulse sensors for wall mounted installation
Radar Imaging Server & Ethernet Radar Clients
Displays
Multi purpose consoles
Pressure tight Bridge Display & Auxiliary Video Switch &
Pressure tight TrackBall
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THE SUBMARINE-TYPE
DECIDES ON PHOENICE-CONFIGURATION:
The radar system PHOENICE consists of an extensive product portfolio in order to guarantee
an optimal performance for any submarine types.
To combine the components accordingly three important issues are to be addressed in the
run-up:
Which type of mast has your submarine?

Telescopic mast
Non-telescopic mast
Which transceiver location is requested?
Transceiver to be installed inside the pressure hull
Transceiver to be installed outside the pressure hull
/ inside the radar mast
What kind of radar do you wish?
Tactical radar
Navigation radar
Below the possible U-boat types and corresponding combinations of the PHOENICE product
portfolio are shown:
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Non-telescoping mast / Transceiver inside the pressure-hull
Some older submarines are equipped with non telescopic, penetrating radar masts where the
radar transceiver is located below the radar mast. The transceiver moves with the mast up and
down.
Freely selectable antennas

Required pressure tight radar drive unit

PRIMOS 250 S
Required sensor
25 KW pulse sensors for down mast installation
Please note:
Combination with LPI-sensor is not possible
Required processing units

System Interface Unit (SIU)
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Non-telescoping mast / Transceiver inside the pressure-hull
(fixed waveguide couples)
The non-telescopic mast moves up and down with a fix wave guide installation inside the mast.
Only in the upper limit position the mast waveguide couples with the inboard wave guide to the
fixed installed transceiver.


PRIMOS 250 S
Required transceiver
Please note:
Combination with LPI sensor is not possible
Required processing unit

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Telescoping mast / Transceiver inside the pressure-hull
The penetrating, telescopic mast penetrates the pressure hull of the submarine only with mast
food, the major length of the mast remains outside the hull. Inside this telescopic mast a
telescopic waveguide is installed.

Required Pressure tight radar drive unit

PRIMOS 250 S
Required transceiver
Please note:
Combination with LPI sensor is not possible
Required processing unit

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Telescoping mast / Transceiver outside pressure-hull waveguide
The latest generation of either Pulse- or LPI-transceiver has been designed for up mast
installation. These types support the non penetrating masts, which fully remain outside the
pressure hull of the submarine. The transceivers are installed in the upper end of the radar
mast. A pressure tight cable and hull penetrations connect the inboard electronics to the
outboard transceivers. This configuration is the ideal combination of navigation and tactical
radar.


PRIMOS 250 L
Freely selectable transceivers

1 W FMCW sensor (Low probability of Intercept - LPI)
4 KW Pulse sensor for up mast installation
Required processing units

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WHAT IS THE SPECIAL FEATURE OF PHOENICE?
The beneficial feature of the PHOENICE radar system is the PHOENICE client / server
concept. The newly developed PHOENICE Radar Imaging & Data Server combines all
functions of an innovative radar system. With the help of the PHOENICE SW client the
evaluated data will be made available at any location on the ship.
PHOENICE client / server concept
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Benefits of the PHOENICE Server
Control of different radar transceivers

Digitization of incoming analogue video, trigger, azimuth
Video pre-processing & clutter reduction
Lossless compression and video to LAN converter
Radar video multicast via ethernet to PHOENICE SW clients
Plot extraction and plot export via ethernet (option)
Target tracking und track export via ethernet
Multi-console & multi-user operation
NMEA interfaces for own ship data, GPS, AIS,
Radar image recording (option)
Dual Core CPU board with solid state hard drive
Interface carrier board with two piggy backs
Incl. power supply, Radar Sensor Interface (RSI)
The PHOENICE Client Server for operation of the PHOENICE radar system was created in a
Multi Layer Concept. It is possible to combine several applications on one display.
PHOENICE Multilayer Concept
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Benefits of the PHOENICE SW Client
SW license for PHOENICE HMI (supports Linux & MS Windows)

IMO compliant (IEC 62388) own ship navigation
IMO compliant navigation for remote vehicles
Presentation of radar video with track & plot overlay
Simultaneous presentation on several workstations
Overlay of coast line maps & AIS information
Control of radar sensors and status indication
Tactical enhancements:
Sector transmission for all radar sensors
Display of bearing vectors for periscopes and OMS
Zoom & Pan function for Area of Interest
Examples of PHOENICE SW Client Applications
The PHOENICE Radar Client contains a radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator) and an operation
window according to IMO requirements wherever possible. The Radar Imaging & Data Server
is Linux based while the PHOENICE client software is designed for both, Linux and Windows
operating systems. User Interface is a standard QWERTY keyboard layout and a trackball with
3 buttons.
In the following the different functions of the PHOENICE Submarine Radar Systems are
described with the help of the PHOENICE Client Software screenshots:
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Utilization as navigation radar with IMO compliant display of the navigation screen
Utilization as tactical radar with 3D view
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Utilization as chart radar
PHOENICE HMI with different section views
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Integrated radar simulator for the generation of artificial moving targets
PHOENICE Plan Position Indicator (PPI) with simulated tracks
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Example for video resolution in range and bearing. PHOENICE nearby helicopter approach
SIMDIS software package
THALES provides with its PHOENICE radar system a track

table interface to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory display &
analysis tool set called SIMDIS.
SIMDIS is a set of GOTS software tools in use by US & Foreign

Ranges and Organizations to support 2-D and 3-D analysis and visualization. SIMDIS allows
an integrated real-time view of both time-space position information (TSPI) and telemetry data
and provides an intuitive view of complex system interactions before, during and after an
event.
SIMDIS is free of charge; each -processor will receive its own license with the PHOENICE
client application.
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PHOENICE SIMDIS interface as admirals view
PHOENICE SIMDIS interface as admirals view
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PHOENICE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
- DETAILED DESCRIPTION -
Pressure tight Radar Antennas
Radar antenna MSA
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The Micro Strip hybrid Antenna (MSA) is intended for submarine applications and is designed
to withstand high pressure. The horizontally polarized X-band micro strip hybrid antenna with a
narrow horizontal beam width and low level side-lobes features a cosecant- squared vertical
beam pattern (Csc2). This Csc2 feature allows the radar system to detect even air targets
coming closer to the submarine.
Basically, the antenna is constituted by a micro strip panel, a waveguide high power feeding
network and a drive interface flange.
The micro strip element is based on modified PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). The antenna
structure including the front is composed of dedicated syntactic foam ensuring no water
absorption and high pressure capabilities.
All parameters are nominal unless specified otherwise.
Parameter Characteristics
Type Micro strip Hybrid Antenna
Frequency band 9375 30 MHz
Technology Hybrid: slotted waveguide with micro
strips
Antenna Gain, peak 26 dB
Polarization Horizontal
Horizontal beam width
-3 dB
Side Lobe Level 10 2
Vertical Csc2 beam pattern -25 dB
-3 dB (3dB) 10 1
Tilt angle (T) 5 1,5
Cut-off angle (m) 40 5
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR 1 : 1,5
Max. out power 50 kw
Pressure tightness
Max. static pressure 6,3 MPa (63 bar)
Dimensions
Width 1175 5 mm
Height 310 5 mm
Depth 192 5 mm
Weight 28 Kg 5%
LPI support yes
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Radar antenna P-RAX
The Thales Pressure tight Radar Antenna X-band P-RAX is designed to withstand high
pressure and support surface surveillance for safe navigation. Small dimensions and low cost
combined with the Thales PRIMOSS 250 antenna drive unit present a smart & tiny solution for
submarine radar masts.
The antenna has been designed to meet:
- Horizontally polarized Iband antenna, with a narrow horizontal beam width

- Low level sidelobes
- Vertical beam pattern typically > 20
- Endfed slotted array design
- The antenna structure including the front shall be either composed of dedicated
syntactic foam ensuring no water absorption and high pressure capabilities or of
pressure tight housing with a rexolite removable front window.
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Type Pressure tight Radar Antenna X-Band
Frequency band 9410 50 MHz
Technology Slot coupled waveguide array
Antenna power gain 26 dB
Polarization Horizontal
Horizontal beam width
-3 dB (3dB) 2
Side Lobe Level 10 -25 dB
Vertical Csc2 beam pattern
-3 dB typically 20
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR 1,2
Max. out power 50 kw
Pressure tightness
Max. static pressure 5,0 MPa (50 bar)
Dimensions
Width 1175 5 mm
Height 160 mm
Depth 220 mm
Weight 35 kg
LPI support yes
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Pressure tight radar drive units
Primoss 250S
The Thales pressure tight motor for submarine sensors PRIMOSS 250S is a small and light up
mast drive unit for different submarine sensors with its diameter of 250 mm and a net height of
460 mm.
PRIMOSS 250S presents the short variant of the PRIMOSS family. The bottom flange is
mounted to the pressure tight mast system. Inside the mast the cables and the waveguide
from the inboard units are connected to the antenna.
On the upper side different flanges are available to carry all submarine radar antennas, such
as Thales P-RAX and MSA, Thomson CSF APV-1J and Kelvin Hughes AZL.
The drive unit PRIMOSS 250S is controlled by a wall-mounted PRIMOSS-Drive-Unit (PDU)

inside the submarine.
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Diameter at mast flange 250 mm
Height without flanges 450 mm
Diameter inner tube 46 mm, for waveguide
Material Stainless steel
Weight < 175 kg net weight
Rotation speed Programmable, typ. 24 rpm
orientation programmable
Stop position / homing Programmable,
fail safe mechanism by CAM
Max. Torque 500 Nm
Sensors Azimuth encoder, water leakage,
pressure
Controls By drive control unit (PDU)
via ethernet or CAN-Bus
Supply 115V AC 1 phase
Shock resistance 100 m/s2 all directions, 11 ms
Protection >50 bar without rotation
1 bar in rotation
Temperature range -25 C to +55 C
Wind load (in operation)
with P-RAX or MSA antenna 150 knots
Water load (in operation)
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Primoss 250L
The PRIMOSS 250L differs from the short variant in the lower mast flange. The L-variant
carries a pressure tight container for radar transceiver below the mast flange. The container is
typically concealed inside the mast.
Solely cable connections to the inboard units are required; this avoids the need for a long,
lossy waveguide.
The drive unit PRIMOSS 250L is controlled by a wall-mounted PRIMOSS-Drive-Unit (PDU)

which is installed inside the submarine.
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Diameter at mast flange 450 mm
Height without flanges 1173 mm
Diameter inner tube 46 mm, for waveguide
Material Stainless steel
Weight Depends on load
Rotation speed Programmable, typ. 24 rpm
orientation programmable
Stop position / homing Programmable,
fail safe mechanism by CAM
Max. Torque 500 Nm
Sensors Azimuth encoder, water leakage,
pressure
Controls By drive control unit (PDU)
via ethernet or CAN-Bus
Supply 115V AC 1 phase
Shock resistance 100 m/s2 all directions, 11 ms
Protection > 50 bar without rotation
1 bar in rotation
Temperature range -25 C to +55 C
Wind load (in operation)
Water load (in operation)
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Various transceivers
1 W FMCW / LPI sensor for up mast installation
For the best protection of the submarine Thales allows the combination of the 4 KW pulse
sensor and the LPI-sensor in one radar system.
The operator controls both sensors within the menu structure of his PHOENICE client. During
non covered operation the submarine uses its pulse radar and is detectable for all ESM
systems.
The estimation to be detected when using the pulse radar mode under continuous operation
may be right, but wrong if applying the Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Radar System and the
single scan mode as used by the Thales radar PHOENICE. Only a few turns of the antenna
with a 10.000 times lower transmitting power compared with the pulse radar is sufficient to
have the full situation awareness around the submarine. This procedure lasts only a few
seconds and the sub can decent again into safe water without being detected. The collected
raw data will be processed by the system in sub-seconds and the tactical situation picture is
available. So the commander is enabled to have the comprehensive situation awareness and a
much better base to come to a decision.
The installation of a FMCW / LPI sensor requires the additional installation of a System
Interface Unit (SIU) inside the submarine.
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Selected Range Long Range 24 NM
High Resolution 6 NM
Zoom 2,4 NM
Power levels
Max. Power 1W
Medium Power 100 mW
Low Power 10 mw
Very Low Power
1 mw
Clutter reductions STC Sensitivity Time Control

FTC Interference and clutter rejection
Video Integration
BITE Fault indication for the SPU and TRU BITE
Outputs Video
Trigger
Centre Frequency I-Band, adjustable
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Pulse sensor ( 4 KW ) for up mast installation
The latest generation of either pulse- or FMCW transceiver has been designed for up mast
installation. The 4KW transmitter is located in a pressure tight pod below the antenna motor.
The sensor is connected via a pressure tight special cable to the System Interface Unit SIU.
The SIU generates the DC power supply for the sensor and controls the up mast unit.
The pulse sensor fulfils all requirements for an ARPA radar system, but furthermore it offers a
number of tactical features, such as:
- Sector transmission
- Single scan transmission
- Programmable PRF
- Programmable pulse width (SP. MP and LP)
- Programmable pseudo random PRF stagger
The variation of transmission characteristics such as PL & PRF from mission to mission will
complicate the reconnaissance by Electronic Support Measurement Systems.
The combination with the LPI sensor in the up mast pod is possible. Both sensors share the
waveguide to the antenna.
Benefit of up mast installation:
The up mast model supports the non penetrating masts, which fully remain outside the
pressure hull of the submarine. The transceivers are installed in the upper end of the radar
mast. A pressure tight cable and hull penetration connect the inboard electronics to the
outboard transceivers.
The up mast design results in a very short waveguide feeding. The waveguide length covers
the distance between the radar antenna and the position of the transceivers in the pressure
tight pod. This short wave guide reduces the losses significantly so that the output power for
pulse transmitter has been reduced to less than 3kW.
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Peak Power (at Rx/Tx outp. flange) 3 KW, typical
Features TX Stand-by
Power and Noise Factor Monitoring
Video signal processing
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
STC acts on the Current Controlled
limiter
Frequency Fixed within 9375 30 MHz or

Fixed within 9410 30 MHz
PRF (internal, excluding stagger)
-Short pulse 800-3000 Hz
-Medium pulse 600-3000 Hz
-Long pulse 400-2200 Hz
Step size programming
Pulse Width
-Short pulse 50-120 ns
-Medium pulse 120-300 ns
-Long pulse 300-600 ns
PRF Stagger
Programmable in 8 steps from nominal
PRI
- 0% stagger
No staggering
- 2% stagger
From +1,5% to - 2%
- 4% stagger
From +3% to - 4%
- 8% stagger
From +6% to - 8%
Noise Figure
4,7 dB
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Pulse sensor ( 25 KW ) for down mast installation
The following part describes the possibility of down mast installation:

Some older submarines are equipped with non telescopic, penetrating radar masts where the
radar transceiver is located below the radar mast. The transceiver moves up and down with
the mast.
For this design of the mast Thales recommends the PHOENICE radar system with a down
mast transceiver, inside the pressure hull of the submarine.
A pressure tight housing carries both transceivers, either LPI and/or pulse transceiver. The
housing is mounted below the radar mast and follows the mast movements. A cable loop
connects the transceivers to the core components.
The down mast pulse radar unit is controlled by the System Interface Unit SIU. See also
description of SIU.
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Frequency 9375 MHz 30 MHz
-Very Long Pulse 400-1200 Hz
Pulse Width
-Very Long Pulse 600-1000 ns
Peak Power 20 KW, typical

PRF Stagger Programmable in 8 steps from nominal PRI
- 0% stagger No staggering
- 2% stagger From +1.5% to -2%
- 4% stagger From +3% to -4%
Noise Figure 4,7 dB
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Pulse sensor ( 25 KW ) for wall mounted installation
For the wall mounted pulse radar the System Interface Unit (SIU) is extended by a transceiver
module inside the same housing.
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Frequency 9375 MHz 30 MHz

-Very Long Pulse 400-1200 Hz
Pulse Width
-Very Long Pulse 600-1000 ns
Peak Power 20 KW, typical
PRF Stagger Programmable in 8 steps from nominal PRI

- 0% stagger No staggering
- 2% stagger From +1.5% to -2%
Noise Figure 4,7 dB
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The pulse radar transceiver for up mast and down mast installation as well as the LPI
transceiver are controlled by the System Interface Unit (SIU). The transceiver for wall
mounted installation is integrated in the SIU housing; therefore no further equipment is
required.
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Trigger Outputs
Number of outputs 4 + 1 for ESM Blanking
Amplitude 8 V 1 V @ 75 Ohm
Pulse width 0.5 s
Rise time 30 ns (10 - 90 %)
Video Outputs
Number of outputs 4
Amplitude 0 to 5 V 1 V @ 75 Ohm
DC level or 0.5V
Amplitude 0 to 1 V 0,2 V @ 50 Ohm
DC level 0.1V
ESM Blanking Input
TX-Mute Signal RS 422 compatible
Sector Transmission
Sector bearing 0 - 359 3
Sector width 10 - 350 3
Resolution 1
Antenna Encoder Interface
Rotation Sense Clockwise
Pulses per revolution 4096 or 8192 ACPs + 1 ARP
Format 2x balanced line, RS-422
Encoder supply + 5VDC, max. 1A, diode protected
Azimuth Output
Number of outputs 4
Rotation Sense Clockwise
Permitted antenna rotation rate as input
Pulses per revolution 4096 or 8192 ACPs + 1 ARP
Pulse widths ACP 10 s
ARP 10 s but less than ACP width
Format 2x balanced line, RS-422
Source drive capability 130 nom.
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PHOENICE Radar Imaging & Data Server
Radar video to LAN conversation
The return of each emitted pulse from the transceiver (the sweep) is sampled and processed
as a function of time. Each is converted to an 8 bit signal and transferred together with
information on radar cell size and own unit data.
The sweeps are collected into radar video packages which are formatted and if necessary
compressed with a lossless algorithm by the Radar Imaging & Data Server (RDS) in
preparation for transmission on the LAN. Simultaneously, the uncompressed radar video
package is passed on to the tracking line for plot extraction and target tracking.
Target tracker
Inside the tracking line there are two main functionalities: the extractor and the tracker.
The extractor analyses the incoming video, creates plots, and calculates plot properties such
as area, intensity, centre of gravity etc. Based on a number of filters, plots are selected to be
used for track initiation or track maintenance. The plot filters include selection criteria on video
level, plot area, plot intensity, and a comparison with the actual clutter environment. Plots,
which are passed on to the tracker, can be made available as output data if required.
Aids to navigation e.g. buoys (reference tracks) are tracked using specially adapted
algorithms. The interface to the tracker allows the operator to initiate a track manually, to
delete an existing track and to move a track to a new position (manual guidance of a track).
Manually as well as automatically initiated tracks are updated automatically. The primary
output of the tracking line is target track data and the accompanying status information.
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Control & monitoring
The control of a limited RDS configuration setup is restricted to maintainers and is password
protected. Full control of the RDS parameters etc. is available through a password protected
application and shall be available to properly trained personnel only.
General
The RDS hardware shall be supplied with 220 VDC stabilized or 115VAC1 phase ships
power. The system power supply is of a wide range AC/DC input type.
Multi purpose consoles
Thales offers several individual solutions for consoles:
Large Display Unit (LDU)
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The Large Display Unit (LDU) is a new developed unit to display all applications of the
PHOENICE radar systems. The strategy of the LDU is to host all processors for radar
applications.
All electronic boards will be in a ruggedized standard format and mounted in a 19 processor
rack. Design goal is the use of common CPU board types to ease the spare part requirements
for the radar, WECDIS and ECDIS units. The LDU shall provide the power supply and the
cooling for all applications. The installation effort and the space requirements shall be reduced
significantly in comparison to conventional installation. All cables between the applications
remain inside the LDU. Common environmental resistance for EMC, shock, acoustics and
climate will be achieved.
The LDU contains an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for power provision without dropouts
1 sec. With the UPS, the LDU complies with STANAG 1008.
Compact Multi-Purpose Console
The Compact Multi-Purpose Console (CMPC) provides a standard Human Computer Interface
(HCI) and electronics for operators to use on radar applications.
The design provides modular processing and HCI architectures using commercial off-the-shelf
(COTS) technology. Use of COTS components and technology has resulted in an innovative
and affordable CMPC product without comprising ruggedization and functionality.
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Pressure tight Bridge Display & Video Switch & Pressure tight TrackBall
Pressure tight Bridge Display
Thales Defence & Security Systems offers a Pressure tight Bridge Display (PBD), which is
designed to operate the radar system and to present the video on the bridge of the submarine.
The display does not need to be removed before the diving; it remains on the bridge during
submerged condition. Different features can be utilized and controlled via the Pressure tight
TrackBall (PTB) which stays on the bridge during the diving as well.
Therefore the whole functionality of the radar subsystem is available for the operator on the
bridge. The PBD is fed by 4 video channels which are addressed via the Auxiliary Video
Switch (AVS). The PBD operates as a slave monitor. The connection between PBD and the
Combat Information Centre (CIC) is realized by pressure tight cables, connectors and hull
penetrations.
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The concept of the PBD is to keep the so called intelligence, such as Radar Display Processor,
(W)ECDIS Processor, inside the pressure hull of the submarine, where maintenance and
updates of soft & hardware can easily be done.
There are different solutions for the equipment of the bridge with a Pressure tight Bridge
Display. Depending on application or customer request one or two PBD17 could be installed.
These come with a 17 sized display; the overall width of the unit does allow an installation of
up to two devices which can be operated independently of each other on the bridge of sub-
marines.
It is possible to choose a PBD19 as an alternative to the PBD17. This Pressure tight Bridge
Display comes with a 19sized display and therefore provides the maximum degree of
ergonomics for a safe navigation and tactical planning and supports the IMO requirements.
As well the PBD17 as the PBD19 can be operated easily and intuitively via a Pressure tight
TrackBall which is mounted laterally to the equipment and also remains there during an under
water mission. As an option both Pressure tight Bridge Displays can additionally be operated
via a Portable KeyBoard (PKB).
PBD17 - Dual screen configuration
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Type and Size TFT panel 17 diagonal measurement
Resolution min. 1280 x 1024
Power Supply 24 V DC
Power Consumption 300 W
(Screen & Heater)
Dimensions (H*W*D) 495 x 435 x 169 mm +/- 5 mm
Weight 69 kg +/- 5%
Max. Cable Length 30 m
Pressure tightness 50 bar
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Pressure tight TrackBall (PTB)
The Pressure tight TrackBall (PTB) is clamped on the housing structure of the Pressure tight
Bridge Display and allows the operation of the displayed software even with gloves.
The communication between the PTB and the display is realized by IrDA short distance
transmission.
The Pressure tight TrackBall is driven by a set of two AA batteries which allows a continuously
operation of app. 40h. A power safe mode prolongs the total time between the battery
changes.
Type IrDA 3 button trackball
Power Supply 3V DC by AA size battery
Operating time 40h
Weight 8kg +/- 5%
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Auxiliary Video Switch (AVS)
Thales provides an Auxiliary Video Switch (AVS) which allows the PBD to display one of four
auxiliary video sources.
The switch is designed for CIC integration, so that VGA outputs from different computers, such
like Radar, ECDIS, ESM, and Control Monitors etc. can easily be adapted. The AVS forwards
only the selected video channel to the bridge display. In the opposite direction the mouse
information is taken from the PTB, fed via the AVS to the connected computer in the CIC.
The AVS contains the 24V DC power supply for the PBD, which can be switched on/off by the
AVS keypad.
Type Auxiliary Video Switch (Vers. 2.0)
Video Switch 1 of 4 (VGA)
Mouse Switch 1 to 4
Processor Module ETX board
Power Supply 115V DC
Power Consumption 300 W
Weight 13 kg
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PHOENICE RADAR SYSTEM
- TECHNICAL DATA
Rotation sense: Clockwise
Turning Rate: 7 to max. 45 RPM
20 RPM is required for good ARPA performance
Max. rate of ships turn: 720/ min.

Max. Range Scale LPI Mode: 24NM
Max. Number of Target Tracks: 200
Max. Number of AIS Tracks 100
Tracking Range: 0,1NM to 24NM
Accuracy
Bearing 1
Range 1% of range in use, or 30m, whichever is
greater.
Interfaces
Antenna azimuth input ARP/ACP
External
two serial interfaces for ships data
RX Data
Ships heading
Ships speed
Search periscope bearing
Optronic periscope bearing
GPS data
Mast status
Antenna drive status
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- Run/Stop
- Homing position
- 12 or 24 RPM
TX Data
Track data
Own ship data
Pointer position data (reference)
Antenna drive controls (PRIMOSS)
- Run/Stop
- Speed selection (12/24 RPM)
Two 10/100Mbit ethernet for remote control
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CONTACT
General Information Contact

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which shall not be used for
other purposes than those Thales Defence & Security Systems GmbH
for which it has been P.O.Box 7051 Edisonstrasse 3
released nor reproduced or D-24710 Kiel D-24145 Kiel
disclosed to third parties Germany Germany
without the prior written Phone: +49-(0)431 / 7109-0
consent of Thales Defence Fax: +49-(0)431 / 7109-453
& Security Systems GmbH. E-mail: phoenice@thalesgroup.com
The information in this www.thalesgroup.com/germany
document is subject to
change without notice.
Updates may be issued
correcting errors or product Technical contact
changes.
Oliver Schohl; Program Manager
Phone: +49-(0)431 / 7109-400
Fax: +49-(0)431 / 7009-466
E-mail: oliver.schohl@thalesgroup.com
Commercial contact
Frank Weber; Sales Manager
Phone: +49-(0)431 / 7109-240
Edition: Jan 2011 (V15) Fax: +49-(0)431 / 7109-510
E-mail: frank.weber@thalesgroup.com
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Submarines Radar Systems

Thales Deutschland is Thales key figures:

Type of radar sensor (tactical and/or navigational)

PHOENICE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

Pressure tight radar antennas

Pressure tight radar drive units

Radar Imaging Server & Ethernet Radar Clients

Which type of mast has your submarine?

Freely selectable antennas

Required pressure tight radar drive unit

Required processing units

Freely selectable antennas

Required pressure tight radar drive unit

Required processing unit

Freely selectable antennas

Required Pressure tight radar drive unit

Required processing unit

Freely selectable antennas

Required pressure tight radar drive unit

Freely selectable transceivers

Required processing units

PHOENICE client / server concept

Control of different radar transceivers

PHOENICE Multilayer Concept

SW license for PHOENICE HMI (supports Linux & MS Windows)

Examples of PHOENICE SW Client Applications

Utilization as tactical radar with 3D view

PHOENICE HMI with different section views

PHOENICE Plan Position Indicator (PPI) with simulated tracks

SIMDIS software package

THALES provides with its PHOENICE radar system a track

SIMDIS is a set of GOTS software tools in use by US & Foreign

PHOENICE SIMDIS interface as admirals view

Pressure tight Radar Antennas

Microstrip antenna MSA

Radar antenna MSA

All parameters are nominal unless specified otherwise.

Radar antenna P-RAX

- Horizontally polarized Iband antenna, with a narrow horizontal beam width

The drive unit PRIMOSS 250S is controlled by a wall-mounted PRIMOSS-Drive-Unit (PDU)

The drive unit PRIMOSS 250L is controlled by a wall-mounted PRIMOSS-Drive-Unit (PDU)

1 W FMCW / LPI sensor for up mast installation

Clutter reductions STC Sensitivity Time Control

Centre Frequency I-Band, adjustable

Benefit of up mast installation:

Frequency Fixed within 9375 30 MHz or

The following part describes the possibility of down mast installation:

Peak Power 20 KW, typical

Noise Figure 4,7 dB

PRF (internal, excluding stagger)

Peak Power 20 KW, typical

PRF Stagger Programmable in 8 steps from nominal PRI

Noise Figure 4,7 dB

Radar video to LAN conversation

Multi purpose consoles

Thales offers several individual solutions for consoles:

Large Display Unit (LDU)

Compact Multi-Purpose Console

Pressure tight Bridge Display

PBD17 - Dual screen configuration

All parameters are nominal unless specified otherwise.

All parameters are nominal unless specified otherwise.