IMSAR is expanding its line of miniaturized synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems to include a new, extended range version optimized for higher altitude and faster aircraft, both manned and unmanned.

Because SAR has the ability to see through atmospheric obscurations, SAR is a valuable addition to any intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) strategy. With a much smaller size, weight and power (SWaP) footprint, IMSAR's SAR systems provide this capability on smaller platforms than previously possible. The power and capability of SAR is now more available than before.

The "ER" in the name represents "extended range.". The NSP-5 ER leverages the innovative functionality of IMSAR's NSP-5 product line to create an extended range, high-resolution imager. While the NSP-5 ER is larger than the rest of the NSP-5 line, it maintains a SWaP and cost footprint that is the smallest of its class.

Utilized by branches of the U.S. military, IMSAR's NSP-5 has proven to be a robust and effective multi-mode radar system. The NSP-5 continues to provide high-resolution imaging, moving target indication and change detection capabilities for smaller unmanned and manned aircraft that fly at lower speeds and altitudes.

Building on this success, the NSP-5 ER is weatherized and engineered to handle more power for higher-altitude imaging on larger, faster aircraft, like the King Air, PC-12, Caravan and Grey Eagle, successfully providing these manned airborne platforms with ISR capabilities that were previously unavailable to some customers.

Michael Duersch, CTO of IMSAR, said, "Customers are looking for a fully capable radar that has minimal impact on aircraft performance and on their wallet,".