introducing SPx Server: Advanced Radar Data Processing for Unmanned Surface Vehicles

SPx Server is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software suite designed for extracting radar data and tracking targets specifically for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). This innovative system analyzes primary radar video in polar format or IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) to identify target-like signals,correlating data across multiple scans to deliver precise positional and motion updates for effective tracking.

Complete Radar Processing Capabilities

The software package includes the SPx Processing library, which offers an extensive array of radar processing functionalities, such as:

• Gain adjustment
• Area-specific video masking
• Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) thresholding
• Interference mitigation
• And numerous additional features

Customizable Processing Workflows

Users can integrate tailored processes into the processing workflow, enabling bespoke solutions that utilize SPx as a foundational framework. This flexibility allows for enhanced adaptability to meet unique operational needs.

Configurable Tracker Parameters

SPx Server allows for extensive customization of tracker performance through various adjustable parameters, including:

• Minimum and maximum target velocities
• Static or dynamic gain settings
• Anticipated target behavior
• Estimates of measurement noise
• Restrictions on target dimensions

Compatibility and Network Distribution

Designed to operate on standard Intel PC or Single Board Computer (SBC) hardware, SPx server is compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems. It facilitates the network distribution of radar video and tracking reports to remote clients in formats such as SPx, ASTERIX, or NMEA-0183, ensuring seamless integration and dialogue.