Common Terminal Digitizer (CTD)
The Common Terminal Digitizer (CTD) offers a cost-effective, radar upgrade solution designed to extend the service life of Primary and Secondary Surveillance Radar (PSR/SSR) systems. By updating legacy algorithms with modern digital technology, CTD integration enhances surveillance performance, small target detection accuracy and weather processing. The CTD imports receiver performance and is designed for simple integration with a variety of existing radar systems, providing a viable technology enhancement option without the time, expense and training associated with a completely new system.
Features
- Improves Doppler and digital weather processing by utilizing proprietary techniques
- Unique algorithms aid in small target detection in both high-clutter and wind-farm environments
- Data extraction and servicing components provide various customer specified digital formats
- Operational in Europe and currently undergoing FAA qualification testing
