Thales launches TRAC SIGMA – an innovative multi-mission primary surveillance radar for approach and long-range air surveillance

With a so-called "secondary" radar, an air traffic controller is able to know the identity, position, and altitude of an aircraft thanks to the data transmitted by its transponder. This is referred to as a "cooperative" aircraft. But another type of radar, called "primary," remains essential for detecting and locating potentially "non-cooperative" aircraft, so-called because they do not... This article Thales unveils TRAC SIGMA, its new primary …

Thales launches TRAC SIGMA – an innovative multi-mission primary surveillance radar for approach and long-range air surveillance - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

Inheriting technology from the TRAC family, the TRAC SIGMA offers higher availability, resistance to jamming and radar interferences, extended coverage, improved discrimination and accuracy, as well as full 3D air picture ensuring smoother coordination between Civil and Military missions With more than 1,200 Air Traffic Control radars installed in over 100 countries, Thales is a leader in this market and on May 13 unveiled TRAC SIGMA, its new Pr…

Thales launches TRAC SIGMA – an innovative multi-mission primary surveillance radar for approach and long-range air surveillance

Thales launches TRAC SIGMA – an innovative multi-mission primary surveillance radar for approach and long-range air surveillance