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The '''AN/ZPY-1 STARLite''' is a small, lightweight [[synthetic aperture radar]]/[[GMTI]] [[radar]] used in tactical operations. The radar is under contract to the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command for its [[ERMP]] [[General Atomics MQ-1C Grey Eagle]] [[Unmanned Aerial System]].<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/STARLite_a002169001.aspx Deagel.com]</ref> STARLite weighs {{convert|65|lb|abbr=on}}., occupies {{convert|1.2|cuft|L}}, and requires less than 750W of power.<ref>[http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/starlite/index.html Northrop Grumman ]</ref> The Army has begun to take delivery of the systems.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2010/02/12/Army-receives-first-STARLite-radar-tech/UPI-92291265995224/ UPI]</ref> The system is now ready for deployment to the battlefield.<ref>[http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/11/17/army-orders-starlite-radar-kits.aspx?admgarea=DS Army orders more radar kits for Sky Warrior drones (Defense Systems)]</ref> |
The '''AN/ZPY-1 STARLite''' is a small, lightweight [[synthetic aperture radar]]/[[GMTI]] [[radar]] used in tactical operations. The radar is under contract to the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command for its [[ERMP]] [[General Atomics MQ-1C Grey Eagle]] [[Unmanned Aerial System]].<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/STARLite_a002169001.aspx Deagel.com]</ref> STARLite weighs {{convert|65|lb|abbr=on}}., occupies {{convert|1.2|cuft|L}}, and requires less than 750W of power.<ref>[http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/starlite/index.html Northrop Grumman ]</ref> The Army has begun to take delivery of the systems.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2010/02/12/Army-receives-first-STARLite-radar-tech/UPI-92291265995224/ UPI]</ref> The system is now ready for deployment to the battlefield.<ref>[http://defensesystems.com/articles/2010/11/17/army-orders-starlite-radar-kits.aspx?admgarea=DS Army orders more radar kits for Sky Warrior drones (Defense Systems)]</ref> |
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From the first orders in 2008 to October 2012, Northrop Grumman delivered half of the 174 radars ordered. 18 of the radars on order are a lighter, extended-range version. Weight was reduced by combining the radar power supply and processor and incorporating a Systron Donner inertial system. The new system weights {{convert|45|lb|kg|abbr=on}}. The [[patch antenna]] was replaced with a [[slot antenna]], doubling its range to {{convert|10|mi|km|abbr=on}}. The original STARLite radar is used on the MQ-1C Grey Eagle and the [[Lockheed Martin]] Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) [[aerostat]]. The company is proposing the lighter version for integration onto small UAVs, including the [[RQ-7 Shadow|RQ-7B Shadow]], the [[MQ-8 Fire Scout#MQ-8C|MQ-8C Fire Scout]], and the TigerShark UAS. Other potential customers include the [[Department of Homeland Security]], which flies the [[MQ-1 Predator]] and [[MQ-9 Reaper#Naval version|MQ-9 Guardian]], and [[NATO]] countries.<ref>[http://ainonline.com/aviation-news/ain-defense-perspective/2012-10-26/northrop-grumman-lightens-starlite-uas-applications Northrop Grumman Lightens StarLite for UAS Applications] - Ainonline.com, 26 October 2012</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:07, 17 August 2013
The AN/ZPY-1 STARLite is a small, lightweight synthetic aperture radar/GMTI radar used in tactical operations. The radar is under contract to the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command for its ERMP General Atomics MQ-1C Grey Eagle Unmanned Aerial System.[1] STARLite weighs 65 lb (29 kg)., occupies 1.2 cubic feet (34 L), and requires less than 750W of power.[2] The Army has begun to take delivery of the systems.[3] The system is now ready for deployment to the battlefield.[4]
From the first orders in 2008 to October 2012, Northrop Grumman delivered half of the 174 radars ordered. 18 of the radars on order are a lighter, extended-range version. Weight was reduced by combining the radar power supply and processor and incorporating a Systron Donner inertial system. The new system weights 45 lb (20 kg). The patch antenna was replaced with a slot antenna, doubling its range to 10 mi (16 km). The original STARLite radar is used on the MQ-1C Grey Eagle and the Lockheed Martin Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) aerostat. The company is proposing the lighter version for integration onto small UAVs, including the RQ-7B Shadow, the MQ-8C Fire Scout, and the TigerShark UAS. Other potential customers include the Department of Homeland Security, which flies the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Guardian, and NATO countries.[5]
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman manufactures the STARLite radar.
References
- ^ Deagel.com
- ^ Northrop Grumman
- ^ UPI
- ^ Army orders more radar kits for Sky Warrior drones (Defense Systems)
- ^ Northrop Grumman Lightens StarLite for UAS Applications - Ainonline.com, 26 October 2012