BridgeMaster E Transceivers
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The BridgeMaster E naval radar range incorporates a number of transceiver options. In addition to the usual S (E/F)-band and X (I)-band, masthead option, the series includes commercial off-the- shelf (COTS) units, units with additional features and full naval transceivers. All transceivers in the range operate using standard commercial features and therefore appear to potentially hostile targets to be merchant radars rather than military. |
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Using enhancements in technology, the BridgeMaster E X (I)-band naval transceiver has been developed to act as a centralized distribution unit for radar synchronization. It accepts an external trigger input (200 Hz - 10 KHz) that will allow its transmission to be synchronized with other systems and three independent and adjustable pre-trigger signals outputs, which may be used by ownship's EW systems to avoid damage when a radar pulse is being transmitted. |
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In addition, the BridgeMaster E naval transceiver has two positive and two negative radar video outputs, so that the video is available for other systems without the need for additional signal inversion circuitry. In the same way there are two sets of bearing data output in serial format (heading marker and incremental azimuth information). |
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The availability of a wide range of inputs and outputs allows BridgeMaster E radars to interface quickly and easily with other onboard systems without using multiple interfacing units thus reducing the complexity of the system and associated costs. |
