The considerable demands made on digital signal processing are met by very rapid parallel processor structures. Hardware solutions can therefore now be replaced by software solutions, whose flexibility enables the use of automated systems. These provide clear cost advantages over hardware development tailored to the needs of radar signal processing. Developments in signal processing software, exploiting the high standards in software development achieved by German industry, have therefore assumed major importance recently. Radar management is concerned with the efficient use of the available radar power in area scanning.
Conflicts inevitably arise in terms of the aims of the various functions.
These are resolved according to specific criteria. The high levels of flexibility and dynamic optimization of power distribution achieved by Siemens as part of a TLVS design study have demonstrated a newly- developed extension to all major radar functions. The system optimizes itself autonomously, using criteria of scenarios, environment, and reference guidelines. In future, the radar manager, in conjunction with the man-machine interface, will enable the multifunction radar to be adapted to different tasks and operational conditions, without the need for costly adjustments, such as extensive software changes. Fire-Directing Command Center With its Heros, AWHQ, and Samoc systems, Siemens has acquired extensive experience in mobile command centers.