OVERVIEW
In today’s complex defence landscape, real-time situational awareness and rapid delivery of accurate field data are critical for security and mission success. The ELM-2054 radar from IAI ELTA, designed for a range of aerial platforms from small tactical UAVs and VTOLs to ultra-light reconnaissance aircraft, offers high-resolution surveillance and extensive area monitoring capabilities that surpass conventional optical means. This enables broader, more detailed observation and intelligence gathering over wide areas, significantly enhancing operational readiness and the ability to maintain synergy among all units in any weather conditions.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Performs onboard processing of SAR images – low downlink data rate require
- Delivers real-time SAR Imagery for:
- Wide Area Search (WAS) by Strip SAR at a resolution adequate for vehicle-target detection
- Very high-resolution Spot SAR for stationary target classification
- High performance GMTI capabilities:
- Persistent surveillance over tens of sq.km area
- Detect and track targets of different size and over a very wide range of velocities
- Imagery & GMTI Exploitation
- Automatic and computer aided target detection and track
- Automatic change detection
- Cross-cueing to/from EO/IR and other sensors
Values & Benefits
The ELM-2054 excels in surveillance, Battle Damage Assessment (BDA), and target-acquisition missions. It plays a critical role in protecting borders and key facilities, anti-terror warfare, countering narcotics and smuggling, and monitoring disaster areas. With online SAR imagery, the system provides Wide Area Search (WAS) capabilities and very high-resolution SAR Spot for stationary target classification. Its GMTI capabilities allow persistent surveillance over extensive areas and the detection and tracking of targets of varying sizes and velocities.
The radar also offers maritime and littoral search and classification capabilities, combined with imagery and GMTI exploitation for enhanced intelligence gathering. It supports automatic and computer-aided target detection and tracking, automatic change detection, and cross-cueing to and from EO/IR sensors, improving positive identification and targeting capabilities.
Weighing 7/5 kg and consuming a maximum of 150 W, the ELM-2054 exemplifies efficiency in radar technology. Its interface includes an Ethernet connection for command and control, mission planning, and delivery of SAR imagery or GMTI plots with metadata, supporting real-time operational needs.
The ELM-2054 delivers a comprehensive radar payload that enhances the operational effectiveness of military and paramilitary units, providing a decisive advantage in the field. It ensures secure borders, rapid threat detection, and effective handling of sensitive operations, maintaining a robust shield of protection.
