The Sea GIRAFFE AMB is state-of-the-art naval multi-function radar using outstanding true 3D Agile Multi-Beam (AMB) technology. The system functions simultaneously for
• automatic air surveillance and tracking, including track-on-jam,
• automatic surface surveillance and tracking,
• target classification and identification including classification of both hovering and moving helicopters,
• 360° mortar/rocket alert and weapon location,
• navigation,
• target indication to weapon systems for both anti-air and anti-surface engagements, and
• gunfire support including high-resolution splash spotting.
Search patterns covering from the horizon to an altitude of more than 20,000 m (65,000 ft) are designed to meet all foreseeable air and surface threats. In addition, coverage at elevations up to 70° provides the Sea GIRAFFE AMB with the ultimate capability of simultaneously handling multiple threats approaching from different directions and at any altitude, including steeply diving anti-ship missiles.
The high antenna rotation rate, combined with automatically selected track initiation criteria, ensures the consistently short reaction times and stable, extremely accurate tracking that can be critical to ship survival.
Comprehensive Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) capabilities are inherent in the Sea GIRAFFE AMB design, including ultra-low antenna sidelobes, frequency agility and code agility in the transmission patterns.
Reliable and easy to operate, the Sea GIRAFFE AMB offers high availability and long endurance at sea.