Canadian DND TRACS/ASR-3 Radar Improves Reliability and Performance with Sensis Modernization Solution

The fully redundant ASR-3 radar modernization solution features a high performance signal/data processor and solid state L-band transmitter replacement along with six level National Weather Service (NWS) weather data processing capability embedded in the software. The modernization solution will extend the service life of 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Trentons radar by a minimum of 15 years while reducing life cycle, maintenance and operating costs.
 
Sensis Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) radar modernization solution for the ASR-3 is based on a proven open architecture hardware and software platform that is easily scalable and has been implemented on similar L and S band Air Surveillance and Air Defense radars around the world. The solution also delivers wind farm clutter mitigation and a potential upgrade path to fuse multilateration-based secondary surveillance systems.
 
The successful commissioning of the modernization program once again demonstrates that Sensis modernization solutions meet the stringent operating requirements demanded by our customers. Key project objectives ensuring that the new infrastructure can support present and future ATM operations in a cost-effective, efficient manner while maintaining compatibility with existing DND systems was achieved with minimal impact upon operations, said Erik Smith, general manager of Sensis Defense & Security Systems. By taking this economical, low risk approach, the DND will extend the service life of their existing ASR-3 radar asset at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton for a minimum of 15 years while improving reliability and performance.