Accipiter Radar is launching an innovative surveillance system aimed at enhancing security along the water border between the Ports of Windsor and Detroit. This initiative involves the deployment of a sophisticated network comprising Accipiter radars and Axis bi-spectral cameras on both sides of the border.
border security has emerged as a pressing issue for both Canada and the United States, necessitating collaboration among various federal, provincial/state, and local agencies.
renowned for it’s expertise in smart surveillance, Accipiter Radar specializes in wide-area radar networks and surveillance solutions that facilitate Beyond Visual Line of sight (BVLOS) UAV operations and Counter-UAS measures. the company is now channeling its extensive experience to safeguard the 2,000 km water border that traverses the Great Lakes between Windsor and Detroit.
The architecture of Accipiter’s network is tailored for secure details exchange,automatically generating and disseminating pertinent surveillance data.This is accomplished through cutting-edge signal processing, data mining, and artificial intelligence technologies, ensuring timely delivery of critical information to the appropriate personnel.
The efficacy of these capabilities in fostering intelligence-driven enforcement and optimizing the deployment of frontline resources has been validated by numerous agencies across Canada and the US. This approach enhances the strategic use of assets such as boats,vehicles,aircraft (including Black Hawks),and drones,effectively multiplying operational capabilities.
Tim Nohara, President and CEO of Accipiter, stated, “To achieve effective border security across the Detroit, Buffalo, and Swanton Sectors, this smart surveillance network must be expanded as initially envisioned under the Harper and Obama administrations, as emphasized by Trump and Homan.”
Nohara elaborated, “Our smart surveillance networks are designed similarly to cellular networks, allowing for a phased rollout.
“The expanded system can incorporate various surveillance sensors on both sides of the border, functioning like roaming services. These sensors can track small vessels, low-flying aircraft, and drones (C-UAS) involved in smuggling operations, while also facilitating the safe BVLOS deployment of drones as first responders (DFR) by law enforcement, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations for shared airspace.
“Moreover, each user can operate their own applications (or utilize ours) and exchange information seamlessly, akin to sending emails or calendar invites, even when using different software or service providers on their smartphones.”
