Designer and supplier of navigation and security surveillance systems, Kelvin Hughes, announced on 2 September the launch of a new range of radar systems for commercial shipping based on its innovative, solid-state SharpEye™ technology.

Its SharpEye™, with Doppler processing of the radar returns, has taken situational awareness to a new level with its ability to detect more targets, at longer ranges, than conventional, magnetron-based radar systems, it is understood. Kelvin Hughes reports that its SharpEye™ can detect targets with a low Radar Cross Section (RCS), typically 0.5m2, without any picture degradation even in adverse weather.

The new radar range for commercial shipping includes SharpEye™ S-band radar technology that meets the challenges of safety of navigation and collision avoidance at sea through a clever combination of radar techniques designed to provide the best performance in all conditions.