Advanced Sonar Solutions for Enhanced Drone Surveillance

Wavefront’s Sentinel IDS® (Intruder Detection Sonar) has showcased important advancements in its capabilities for detecting and tracking drones in real-world scenarios.

Successful Trials with International Agencies

Recent trials conducted in collaboration with Forcys and various European and U.S. agencies have highlighted the effective integration of active and passive tracking methods for both medium and small drones.

The Growing Importance of Drone Tracking

As the demand for monitoring small autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (uuvs) escalates, the challenges associated with tracking these diminutive drones become increasingly complex. Their small size, minimal acoustic signature, and rapid maneuverability make them especially tough to detect.

Innovative Tracking Technology

During trials with special forces across the Atlantic,the Sentinel IDS demonstrated its reliability in detecting and tracking small drones through its unique approach of employing simultaneous active and passive sonar techniques.

Combining Active and Passive Sonar

The Simultaneous In-band Active and Passive Sonar capability, known as SInAPS®, merges the strengths of both tracking methodologies. By utilizing the same acoustic array for both active and passive processing within the same operational band, it enables the identification of targets that traditional active sonar systems might miss.

Addressing Underwater Security Threats

With the rising threats posed by terrorist activities targeting critical national infrastructure and the interference of criminal organizations with maritime operations, the urgency for robust underwater security solutions is paramount. These threats include the concealment of illegal substances by gangs using ocean-going vessels.

Unique Selling Proposition of Sentinel

What sets Wavefront’s Sentinel apart is its ability to provide both active and passive detection simultaneously, considerably broadening its detection capabilities. Beyond its exceptional drone tracking features, Sentinel excels in detecting divers, Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs), and Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs).

Extensive Coverage with Networked Capabilities

Sentinel also boasts a networked multi-head capability and super-inheritance®,enabling it to effectively monitor extensive and intricate port environments. Multiple sonar heads can work in unison to establish a comprehensive security perimeter around valuable assets.