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CP-16-120-09

DATA SHEET

SPx Server is a multi-function radar processor that, with different

SPx-Server license options, can provide the capabilities of a radar distribution
server, plot extractor and target tracker.

Receiving radar video from a sensor either through the HPx family or direct
from a network, SPx Server provides a set of configurable processing
modules that permit the incoming video to be processed prior to
distribution and analysis.

Video Distribution with SPx Server

When used as a distribution server, SPx Server compresses the video and
delivers the data to client consoles across standard Ethernet networks.
Distribution is based on UDP multicast, ensuring that the network
bandwidth is a function only of the radar signal and is independent of the
number of client consoles. Each client display receives the same polar-
format radar video and can create its own independently-controlled scan
converted radar image (for example using the SPx scan converter software).

Target Extraction and Tracking

The Plot Extraction module examines the processed video to identify
target-like radar returns. A set of configurable parameters define the target
size of interest, allowing small noise returns or larger clutter or land
masses to be eliminated early in the processing. An adaptive CFAR
threshold is used to separate likely target returns from background noise.
Features:
Plots may be eliminated for further consideration by using an area mask.
• Multi-function radar processor This can be defined as a configuration-dependent high-resolution map.
• Radar from HPx cards or network Alternatively the area mask can be constructed automatically from a built-
• Radar processing in world-vector shoreline database. In moving platform and coastal
• Filtering surveillance applications, this built-in database allows SPx Server to
• CFAR Thresholding automatically eliminate plots over land, which would otherwise be a
• Area-based video filtering potential source of nuisance alarms.
• Clutter map generation
• Plot Extraction and merging For plots that pass the acceptance test, the tracker supports manual or
• AIS track display and recording fully automatic track initiation with a configurable integration period.
• Multi-hypothesis target tracking The area of initiation may be defined in a configuration file, and the criteria
• Fully configurable tracking for initiation may be adjusted in different geographical areas.
• Area-dependent tracking parameters
• Full auto track inititation Track association is handled with multiple hypotheses, which means that
• Built-in world coastline database
decisions to associate tracks with measurements can be deferred until
additional information becomes available. If the tracker isn’t sure whether
• Static or moving platform
a track should be associated with plot p1 or plot p2, for example, it can
• NMEA navigation input for ship systems
create two hypotheses. This allows both possibilities to be propagated to
• Radar network distribution
the next stage of processing, an approach which provides enhanced
• Radar record and replay to local disk
robustness in the face of high clutter.
• Comprehensive configuration GUI
• Windows or Linux versions Track and Plot Reporting
• Network configuration SPx Server outputs plot and track data onto a standard Ethernet network
• Video, plot and track output to network for delivery to remote clients for data fusion or display. The time-stamped
• Fully configurable for: reports are delivered with low latency, and may include both the filtered
• Vessel traffic systems (VTS) and measured components of the track’s state vector. The destination
• Surface movement radars address and port for these reports may be configured.
• Air defence
• Security (personnel, vehicles etc) Client-side software libraries are provided to receive the network reports
• Military naval and make them available as data structures for client processing or display.

Configuration and Control

A Graphical User Interface is provided for server configuration and
maintenance. This provides a full set of tools to visualise the video, plots
and tracks. Once configured, the server may be started as a background
process and controlled through a network interface.

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SPx-Server
Specifications CP-16-120-09

DATA SHEET

Architecture Number of tracks: Up to 1,000

Architecture: Server application. Also available as library for integration Number of tracks: Up to 1,000
into custom application.
Target Speed: to 600 Kts (for higher speeds consult factory)
Control: Local GUI for configuration
Target Types: Personnel, vehicles, surface movement aircraft
Network interface for runtime monior/control
airborne aircraft, surface targets.
Platform: x86 with Windows (XP/Vista/7) or Linux
Tracking range: Programmable from 5 metres to 500 km
Hardware: Core 2 Duo or higher
Tracking area: Programmable polygon area for tracking
2GB System memory.
World vector shoreline for auto land masking
Graphics card (PCIe or XMC card preferred)
Target extraction: Programmable extraction criteria
Plot merging
Inputs and Outputs Max radar rotation: 240 rpm
Inputs: HPx family radar interface
Track Filter: Adaptive alpha-beta, multi-hypothesis
Network-based radar video
Test/scenario tools for simulation and testing Track output: New (on initial detection), provisional or mature,
Radar replay from file Programmable maturity level for output

Outputs: Compressed video Track output Typically 10% scan time.

Plot reports latency:
Track reports
Status messages
(License options affect outputs supported) Maintenance Display
Video Presentation: Scan converted video + processed video
PPI + A-Scan display for configuration
Radar Video Distribution Fully configurable view for radar analysis
Compression: ZLIB or ORC (both lossless)
Plots and Tracks: Display of plot positions and parameters
Network: UDP distribution Display of tracks, hypotheses, clusters, gates.
Click on track for information
Control: Remote monitoring and control of distribution process
AIS track receipt and display

Control: Dynamic control of all processing parameters

Plot Extraction and Tracking Record/replay of video
Status information for system
Video Processing: Peak-picking, smoothing, sub-sampling, Configuration of network addresses
CFAR thresholding, gain control. Save configuration to file
Scan-to-scan integration, FTC, STC,
Offset/gain adjustment.
Also supports user-defined modules

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