Optics radar unity creates potent detection ... - Chess Dynamics

DSEi 2011, ExCel, 13-16 September 2011Chess Dynamics, Stand S7-445Press release – for immediate releaseOptics/radar unity creates potent detection capabilityInnovative electro-optics and radar technologies have come together to raisethe bar of target detection capabilities in the field.Under an alliance announced at DSEi between electro-optics specialist ChessDynamics and global radar systems provider Kelvin Hughes SurveillanceSystems, the Owl directional day/light sensor and SharpEye TM radartechnology have combined to produce the Boxer Owl ground surveillancesystem.Offering superior performance at low cost, the Boxer Owl is low power, lightand ultra reliable. The fusion of radar and electro-optical sensors andstabilised directional platforms ensures end users have the best possible realtime situational awareness, while being fully portable, with the option of beingstatically mounted.The collaboration enable the Kelvin Hughes radar to track targets long rangeand cue and slew the Chess Dynamics day/night camera via their stabiliseddirector, to zoom in on the target or threat.The Boxer Owl can be deployed in all weather missions and can detect andtrack the smallest of targets in ground clutter.“This is an exciting development,” said Graham Beall, Managing Director ofChess Dynamics: “Combining multiple sensors operating in different spectraenables improved target detection over a wide range of weather, lighting andenvironmental conditions. Uniting radar, thermal and visual optics allows ahigh probability of detecting threats to both bases and vehicles.”Barry Wade, Managing Director of Kelvin Hughes Surveillance Systems, said:“X-band short and long range radar sensing combined with high resolutionhighly stable optical directors is a new and unique solution to the on-landsurveillance market. As a combined package, the Boxer Owl is the mostpotent detection system available.”

Fully qualified to DEF-Stan and MilStd, Chess Dynamics has specialised indesigning, developing and manufacturing bespoke systems for land, sea andair applications for nearly 20 years.The partnership with Kelvin Hughes forms part of the company’s policy offorging strategic alliances with key major manufacturers and primecontractors.More details available on the Chess Dynamics stand: S7 - 445Chess Dynamics Managing Director Graham Beall is available for interviewthroughout DSEiwww.chess-dynamics.comEnds

Notes for EditorsChess DynamicsChess Dynamics delivers design, development and manufacturing solutions for land, maritimeand airborne applications.The company’s broad expertise covers electro-optical platforms and directors, stabilisation,tracking, satellite communications, radar turntables and COTS military systems.Chess Dynamics’ innovative approach to engineering ensures its products combine enhancedperformance with operational reliability while meeting military standards, budgets and shorttimescales.Chess Dynamics is the UK’s sole independent designer and manufacturer of military standardelectro-optical systems, gimbal platforms and positioners for electro-optical, radar andcommunications applications.All Chess Dynamics products are ITAR-free.Kelvin HughesKelvin Hughes is a global provider of marine equipment, navigational solutions and surfacesurveillance radar systems.Key products include SharpEye TM solid state radar sensors, low profile antennas, display andtracker technology, voyage data recorders, electronic chart displays and integrated bridgesystems.Kelvin Hughes’ surveillance business provides coherent SharpEye TM and non-coherent radartechnologies capable of detecting the smallest of targets and lowest velocities in clutter,meeting he surveillance, safety and security needs of 30 of the world’s navies as well ascoastal and border operators, and security patrols.A commitment to innovation and radar solution provision is enabling current and new usersgreater and increasing capability through the application of surveillance radar technologiesboth at sea and on land.Chess Dynamics stand contacts: Graham Beall, Managing Director, and Simon Harrison,Sales Manager.Media inquiries for Chess Dynamics to Media Word Waves:Lorraine Nugent 07827 815377lorraine@mediawordwaves.comGreg Rhodes: 07711 604295