3. Radar techniques and technologies

This paragraph presents an example of surface radar techniques and technologies: the "Building Blocks" developed by Thales in the 2010s to equip its primary S-band (3 GHz) radars, both land and naval, standby and multi-function.

All Building Blocks are designed according to a common architecture in which the "radar" organism is made up of "Building Blocks" linked together by a nervous system, a set of standardized means of communication.

Using the same Building Blocks, assembled in greater or lesser numbers, the radar designer can design radars in a wide range of dimensions, from the smallest battlefield radar to the largest ATBM radar, including naval radars with fixed panels.

The common architecture is largely based on digital techniques. Each Building Block is equipped with a controller that enables it to be activated...