DefenseReview.com (DR): An online tactical technology and military defense technology magazine with particular focus on the latest and greatest tactical firearms news (tactical gun news), tactical gear news and tactical shooting news.
by David Crane
david@defensereview.com
DefenseReview plans on taking a close look at Eureka Aerospace’s Impulse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ImpSAR) "through-the-wall imaging technology, which allows the operator to see through walls, as well as their High-Power Electromagnetic System (HPEMS), which uses microwaves to fry a vehicle’s electronics that control the engine’s vital functions.
Before we do this however, here’s some preliminary info (i.e. excerpts) on both technologies, taken directly from the Eureka Aerospace website:…
"Impulse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ImpSar) Technology:
Eureka Aerospace is developing a "through-the-wall" imaging system capable of "seeing" through walls such as drywall, wooden wall, concrete wall and brick wall, using extremely high-resolution transient Impulse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ImpSAR) system. The system is capable of remotely imaging targets such as man, weapons, file cabinets, tables etc on the "other" side of the wall, at large standoff distance.
The ImpSAR operates in a transient, impulse radar regime, where extremely short pulses (approximately 100 ps) having extremely large bandwidth (approximately 3.5 GHz) are radiated using a special impulse radiating antenna (IRA). The presence of the microwave energies in the 250-3500 MHz frequency range assures together with the very narrow pulsewidth, assures adequate penetration through walls and high resolution of microwave images (in the order of 5 cm in both range and cross-range directions).
The key specifications of the ImpSAR system are:
— Capability to image at standoff distance of at least 100 meters
— Exceptionally high spatial resolution of 5 cm in both range and cross-range
— Quick acquisition time (fraction of a second)
— Capability to “see” through drywall, wooden wall, brick wall, concrete wall
— Portable compact system
— System weight and size not to exceed 30 lbs and 4 cubic foot, respectively
— Day/night, all weather operations
— Host platforms include man, ground vehicle, helicopter and UAV"
— Exceptionally high spatial resolution of 5 cm in both range and cross-range
— Quick acquisition time (fraction of a second)
— Capability to “see” through drywall, wooden wall, brick wall, concrete wall
— Portable compact system
— System weight and size not to exceed 30 lbs and 4 cubic foot, respectively
— Day/night, all weather operations
— Host platforms include man, ground vehicle, helicopter and UAV"
"High-Power Electromagnetic System (HPEMS) Technology:
The high-power electromagnetic system (HPEMS) uses microwave energy to disable/damage vehicle’s electronic control module/microprocessors which control engine’s vital functions. The system is capable of (1) high-value asset perimeter protection from approaching hostile vehicles, (2) bringing cars to halt on urban, suburban roads and multi-lane highways, (3) perimeter protection for gas-oil (fueling) platform at sea and (4) day/night, all weather clandestine operations. Figures shown here depict HPEMS’ application for stopping vehicles on highways and perimeter protection of gas-oil fueling platform from approaching boats at sea.
The focus originally is to build a compact portable tunable system to be integrated in a police car (Ford Crown Victoria) and having the following operational capabilities:
— Operational range of frequencies tunable in the 350-1350 MHz range
— Immobilizing all vehicles with microprocessors at the range exceeding 50 meters
— HPEMS fits on a roof of a vehicle
— Immobilizing all vehicles with microprocessors at the range exceeding 50 meters
— HPEMS fits on a roof of a vehicle
Once the car-hosted system is built and tested, Eureka Aerospace will transition the technology to building larger HPEMS for 5-km perimeter protection applications.
HPEMS consists of 3 major elements:
1. Power Source
2. Tunable RF Oscillator
3. High-gain antenna
2. Tunable RF Oscillator
3. High-gain antenna
The power source consists of 16-stage Marx generator having erected voltage in excess of 640 kV, generating high energy (103 J each) pulses at PRF=100 Hz, yielding 10 kW average power. Marx generator is being fed by 270 Vdc capacitor bank, which in turn is energized by a 12V, 2kJ/sec car alternator. The design goal is to achieve PRF=1000 Hz, thus increasing the average power by 10 dB."
For more information about either technology, Eureka Aerospace can be contacted by phone at 626-844-6664, by fax at 626-844-6665. Ask for James Tatoian. You can contact Mr. Tatoian directly via email at tatoian@eurekaaerospace.com.
Defense Review is interested to see how Eureka’ Aerospace’s ImpSar tech compares to Time Domain Corporation’s RadarVision/SoldierVision tech, which DefRev witnessed in person at TREXPO East 2001. The unit we saw was the RV2000 SoldierVision unit. Time Domain’s latest versions of RadarVision are RadarVision2 and RadarVision2i, and they still manufacture SoldierVision.
Here’s what Time Domain Corporation has to say about RadarVision2 (taken from the RadarVision website):
"The Second Generation Through Wall Motion Detection Radar For Enhanced Tactical Entry (for US use only)
Based on the worldwide success of RadarVision and marketplace feedback, Time Domain, the leader in UWB radar technology, has taken through-wall radar to a new level. Increased sensitivity, vertical view mode, and up to 3 hours of continuous use are just a few of the incredible new features available in this device.
New Features of RadarVision2:
Significantly increased sensitivity
Additional vertical view mode
Tripod mountable
Three operator-selectable ranges
Extended operating time on one battery
New ergonomic design"
Additional vertical view mode
Tripod mountable
Three operator-selectable ranges
Extended operating time on one battery
New ergonomic design"
Time Domain Corporation on RadarVision2i tech:
"The Second Generation Through Wall Motion Detection Radar For Enhanced Tactical Entry (for worldwide use)
The second generation RadarVision 2i through-wall motion detection device utilizes field-proven UWB technology to deliver the most advanced features and benefits available on the market today. Based on the worldwide success of RadarVision and marketplace feedback, Time Domain, the leader in UWB radar technology, has taken through-wall radar to a new level. Increased range, "stand-off" capability, and more than three hours of continuous use are just a few of the incredible new features available in this device.
New Features of RadarVision2i:
Increased range to 20m
Significantly increased sensitivity
10m "Stand-off" capability
Additional vertical view mode
Tripod mountable
Four operator-selectable ranges
Extended operating time on one battery
New ergonomic design"
Significantly increased sensitivity
10m "Stand-off" capability
Additional vertical view mode
Tripod mountable
Four operator-selectable ranges
Extended operating time on one battery
New ergonomic design"
Here’s Time Domain’s company info on SoldierVision tech:
"Sense Through The Wall (STTW) Motion Detection Radar For Military Operation in Urban Terrain (for US Military use only)
The SoldierVision through-wall motion detection device utilizes field-proven UWB technology to deliver the most advanced features and benefits available on the market today. Based on the worldwide success of it law enforcement product, RadarVision, Time Domain, the leader in UWB radar technology, has taken through-wall radar to a new level. Increased range, "stand-off" capability, and more than three hours of continuous use are just a few of the incredible features available in this device."
If you’d like more information on RadarVision/SoldierVision, here’s Armor Safety Products Company contact info for each product:
RadarVision2
(Sold to US Law Enforcement & Federal Government Agencies):
(Sold to US Law Enforcement & Federal Government Agencies):
Armor Safety Products Company
13386 International Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone: +1.904.485.1833
Toll Free: +1.800.428.0588
Fax: +1.904.741.5405
13386 International Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone: +1.904.485.1833
Toll Free: +1.800.428.0588
Fax: +1.904.741.5405
SoldierVision
(US Military only):
(US Military only):
Armor Safety Products Company
13386 International Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone: +1.904.741.1754
Toll Free: +1.800.428.0588
Fax: +1.904.741.6539
13386 International Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone: +1.904.741.1754
Toll Free: +1.800.428.0588
Fax: +1.904.741.6539
RadarVision2i
(Outside US only and US Federal Goverment Agencies):
(Outside US only and US Federal Goverment Agencies):
Israel
M.Paz Logistics Ltd.
Hapaamon Building
20 Hataas Street,
Suite 214
Kfar-Saba, Israel 44425
Phone: +1.972.9.766.1555
Fax: +1.972.9.766.1550
Email: avichay@pazlog.co.il
Hapaamon Building
20 Hataas Street,
Suite 214
Kfar-Saba, Israel 44425
Phone: +1.972.9.766.1555
Fax: +1.972.9.766.1550
Email: avichay@pazlog.co.il
Rest of the World:
Armor Safety Products Company
13386 International Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone: +1.904.741.1726
Toll Free: +1.800.428.0588
Fax: +1.904.741.5406
If you’d like to contact Time Domain Corporation directly for more info about RadarVision/SoldierVision, you can contact their corporate headquarters by phone at 256-922-9229, or toll-free at 888-826-8378. You can also fax them at 256-922-0387, or via email at radar@timedomain.com.
You can reach Time Domain Corporation’s Washington D.C. Metro Office by phone at 540-446-1173.
Below is a copy a Time Domain Corporation press release about Armor Holdings taking over international distribution. The press release contains information about the technology (taken form the Time Domain Corporation website):
"Time Domain Selects Armor Holdings To Distribute RadarVision Products Internationally
Huntsville, AL, June 9, 2004 – Time Domain Corporation, a worldwide leader in the development of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, has named Armor Holdings, Inc., of Jacksonville, Florida, as the international distributor of Time Domain’s RadarVision/ SoldierVision through-wall motion detection products.
"RadarVision is a unique product that gives law enforcement an edge," said Stephen Croskrey, President and CEO Armor Holdings Products Division. "During threatening situations, the information provided by the through-wall system could save lives. We were so impressed with the technology that we signed a strategic alliance with Time Domain to make the product available to law enforcement worldwide through our domestic and international channels. We’re also providing this product to the US military through our government channels."
"The benefits our customers have obtained with through-wall sensing have confirmed that there is an urgent worldwide need for this capability", said Will Webb, President and CEO of Time Domain. "After evaluating many options for global distribution, we concluded that Armor Holdings was the premier worldwide organization for innovative law enforcement products and a complete solution for tactical operations. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Armor Holdings and its law enforcement and military customers around the world "
Armor Holdings will distribute three through-wall motion detection devices: RadarVision 2, an FCC-approved product for sale to law enforcement customers in the US; SoldierVision, a unit designed for and sold to US military customers; and RadarVision 2i, a version of RadarVision that will be sold outside the US.
In 2003, Time Domain successfully launched RadarVision into the US and International law enforcement and military markets.
About Armor Holdings, Inc.
Armor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AH) is a diversified global designer, developer and manufacturer of branded personnel and vehicle protective systems for the military, law enforcement agencies and commercial customers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with 20 facilities in eight countries, Armor Holdings is comprised of three divisions – Aerospace & Defense, Products and Mobile Security – that together make it the leading supplier of protective systems, including body armor, vehicle armor, aircraft safety systems and other personnel, vehicle and structural safety products. Additional information can be found at www.armorholdings.com.
About Time Domain Corporation
Time Domain Corporation, a worldwide leader in Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, is developing and deploying UWB solutions to enable significant advances in radar, precision tracking, and wireless communications. The Company markets its silicon products under the brand name PulsON . Time Domain is currently working with strategic partnerships and customers to integrate PulsON technology into a variety of products. Time Domain maintains the premier patent portfolio for UWB technology, with more than 250 patents issued worldwide. Time Domain is a privately-held corporation with major funding from Pharos Capital. Further information about Time Domain is available on the Internet at www.timedomain.com.
About Pharos Capital
Founded in 1998, Pharos Capital Partners is among the leading venture capital firms in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. The goal of Pharos is to assist exceptional entrepreneurs in meeting and exceeding their goals to build innovative and market leading companies. In pursuit of this goal, Pharos focuses on providing growth capital, management guidance and capital markets expertise to companies in the fields of technology, health care and business services in underserved markets throughout the US."
