"> Kelvin Hughes / Hensoldt (UK/Germany) SharpEye Radar

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Kelvin Hughes / Hensoldt (UK/Germany)

SharpEye Radar

Kelvin Hughes (London, since 2017 part of Hensoldt, Germany) introduced with the SharpEye the first IMO-approved Solid-State radar for SOLAS vessels. Doppler technology enables discrimination between stationary and moving targets. Particularly widespread on naval vessels, coast guard and as an upgrade on older merchant ships.

X-Band / S-Band, Solid-State

Capacity

24V DC / 100-230V AC

Voltage

Electromagnetic Radar

Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

type Solid-State Doppler Radar

variant count approx 2

period start year 2007

drive type Electric

construction Solid-state Doppler, pulse compression

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Common failures & inspection points

●Solid-state transmitter module failure

●Antenna slip-ring wear

●Display integration issues

Service & Maintenance

No magnetron. Antenna maintenance annually. Annual survey.

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Replacement Parts

Hensoldt UK (ehem. Kelvin Hughes). Lead time: 2-4 weeks.

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Equipment Model #37905 · ✓ still in production