Tactical Display - Features
| The BridgeMaster E Tactical Display is Sperry Marine’s most advanced radar system. It combines unique naval features with powerful configurations and options that supersede that of its predecessor, the highly acclaimed 20V90. Sperry Marine's tactical display is the first marine radar system in the world to be able to display inputs from two totally asynchronous radar heads simultaneously in the same video circle. |
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Asynchronous Secondary Radar Input
A second, totally asynchronous radar input can be displayed on the tactical display. The second input can be from either a BriodgeMaster E transceiver or from another manufacturer's transceiver.* Any combination of radars can be used, e.g., two X(I)-band radars or an X(I)-band and an S(E/F)-band or an X(I)-band and an RRB. Using a second input from a BridgeMaster E radar gives the operator the advantage of having full control over both radars through a single display.**
The radar operator is able to track targets from either radar in the usual way and the systems software ensures that the same target can only be tracked once.
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| * Appropriate interfacing units may be required. |
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| ** The degree of control may vary when using another manufacturer's radar system. |
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600 Knot Target Tracking
The BridgeMaster E tactical display has the capability to track maneuvering targets traveling at speeds of up to 600 knots. The target maneuvers can be up to 4G depending upon target range, antenna rotation rate and local clutter conditions. This makes it an ideal radar for the detection, tracking and interception of fast moving targets.
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Sector Transmission
Sector transmission enables the radar operator to define two sectors in which transmission is to take place, radar silence being maintained on all other bearings. Once defined each sector will remain stable with respect to north even when own ship alters course. This feature is particularly useful when radar silence is required over a particular arc, while maintaining radar watch on a bearing of special interest. |
| Convoy Sectors |
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The tactical display has the ability to display NATO standard convoy sectors providing either XY(4W) or polar grids for convoy/battle group position control. The grid is referenced to the guide ship, which may be either own ship or a selected tracked target. Using the XY grid option, the operator has the benefit of being able to rotate the grids when the convoy formation axis changes. If own ship or other vessels within the convoy deviate from their required station, the grid will provide early notification to the operator.
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Weapon System Interfacing
The tactical display is able to accept an input from a vessel's weapon system or other shipborne equipment such as a night vision system via an optional communications board. The direction in which it is pointing is displayed as a line on the screen.
It can also output data on designated tracked targets to other systems to provide range and bearing information. Such data can be used to align a night vision or weapon system to a suspicious contact.
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Additional Range Scale
Realizing the need for long-range capability, the tactical display has been equipped with an additional range scale of 192 nm. This is especially useful when used in association with a long-range radar system as a secondary input to the tactical display. |
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Navalized Display Capabilities
In addition to the capabilities listed previously, all features found on the BridgeMaster E navalized display are included as standard on the tactical display (with the exception of station keeping which is replaced by Convoy Sector).
Other features within the tactical display include Bearing to the Closest Point of Approach (BCPA), and a training simulator, which allows scenarios to be developed for operator training. |
