AN/ZPY-1
| Country of origin | synthetic aperture radar |
|---|---|
| Power | 750 W peak |
The
Unmanned Aerial System and is manufactured by Northrop Grumman.[2] STARLite weighs 65 lb (29 kg)., occupies 1.2 cubic feet (34 L), and requires less than 750 W of power.[3] The Army began to take delivery of the system in 2010.[4] Also in 2010 the system was ready for deployment to the battlefield.[5]
From the first orders in 2008 to October 2012, Northrop Grumman delivered half of the 174 radars ordered. Eighteen of the radars on order are a lighter, extended-range version. Weight was reduced by combining the radar power supply and processor and incorporating a Systron Donner inertial system. The new system weights 45 lb (20 kg). The
MQ-9 Guardian, and NATO countries.[6] The active electronically scanned radar is mounted on a rotating mechanical gimbal with a 360 degree field of regard, although the antenna itself has a 110 degree field of view. In addition to SAR/GMTI, it has a dismount moving target indicator mode that can track a person walking on the ground from a range of 4.3 nmi (8.0 km; 4.9 mi).[7]
References
- ^ "AN/ZPY-1 STARLite Small Tactical Radar - Lightweight". Northrop Grumman. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
- ^ Deagel.com
- ^ "Northrop Grumman". Archived from the original on 2012-12-11. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
- ^ "Army receives first STARLite radar tech". UPI. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
- ^ Army orders more radar kits for Sky Warrior drones (Defense Systems)
- ^ Northrop Grumman Lightens StarLite for UAS Applications - Ainonline.com, 26 October 2012
- ^ Northrop pitches STARLite for MQ-8C - Flightglobal.com, 23 October 2012
External links
- AN/ZPY-1 STARLite Small Tactical Radar - Lightweight (Northrop Grumman)
- U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command
- Northrop Grumman Expanding STARLite Radar Capabilities [permanent dead link]
- Army chooses lightweight surveillance radar system from Northrop Grumman for Sky Warrior UAV (Military & Aerospace Electronics)