COMINT/C-ESM

Systems for
Maritime Domain
Awareness
Information and Effects-Based Operations
from 50kHz to 3GHz

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 Know the threat
exploit the signals
environment
Naval assets are well-suited for Communications Intelli-
gence (COMINT) and Communications-Electronic Support
Measures (C-ESM) as part of overt or covert reconnais-
sance operations and network-centric warfare. On the high
seas or in the littoral, naval units can exploit the electro-
magnetic spectrum and adversary communications, to
counter conventional, asymmetric, criminal, or terrorist
threats against coastlines, national borders, and logistics
channels.
Rohde & Schwarz is the technical expert and specialist
for naval platform COMINT / C-ESM solutions.
Rohde & Schwarz customer-tailored naval Signals Intelli-
gence (SIGINT) systems provide state-of-the-art:
J signal monitoring and intercept processing
J direction finding (DF) / geolocation
J signal classification, demodulation, decoding
J reporting and recording
J on- / off-line technical analysis
Outstanding signal interception and DF engineer-
ing are matched to the unrivaled performance of the
ADD 216 DF and monitoring antenna, which has
been specifically designed for demanding maritime
requirements. Rohde & Schwarz naval COMINT / C-ESM
MF / HF
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passive sensor and antenna solutions are adaptable to
any platform, easy to conceal, and integrate with combat
operations systems to:
J enhance maritime domain awareness
J add force-multiplying capabilities in network-centric
warfare and effects-based operations.
Rohde & Schwarz naval COMINT / C-ESM systems provide
unrivaled system sensitivity, automatic and simultaneous
emitter detect-track-classify-locate, superior DF accuracy,
and open architecture integration with combat operations
systems.
Using the most advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
receiver technology, Rohde & Schwarz naval COMINT / C-
ESM systems search for and detect signals from 50 kHz
to 3.6 GHz (detection frequency range with ADD 215
antenna: 50 kHz to 3 GHz; DF frequency range with
ADD215 antenna: 300 kHz to 3 GHz). Inherent automatic
demodulation and decoding of analog and digital modula-
tions and transmission methods (i.e. voice, fax, data) are
coupled with the most advanced detection capabilities of
Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) signals, including short
duration burst, hopper, and GSM emissions. Superior re-
ceiver and DF engineering results in a wideband direction
finder that provides high directional accuracy and spec-
trum sensitivity. Rohde & Schwarz solutions offer robust
databasing of signal and track location parameters, intui-
tive mission management and reporting formats, technical
signal descriptor-based automatic emitter recognition and
identification, and flexible integration with combat opera-
tions systems.
Additionally, Rohde & Schwarz provides customer-tailored
submarine COMINT / C-ESM solutions, incorporating the
unrivaled performance of the ADD 215 DF and moni-
toring antenna, which has been specifically designed for
demanding submarine requirements.
SATCOM / MF / HF
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 Your challenge:
J Force-multiply strategic and tactical maritime domain
awareness using naval platform-inherent capabilities in
high seas and littoral operations.
J Intercept, analyse, exploit, and dominate electromagnetic
spectrum communications, voice, and data links
J Conduct strategic and tactical intelligence preparation
of the battlespace, order of battle / target development,
communications network nodal analysis, common opera-
tional picture, and maritime effects-based operations
J Enhance knowledge and decision superiority in network-
centric warfare
J Provide force protection for naval / joint operations
UHF SATCOM
SHF Ku Band
Digital
Communications
Links / Analog Voice
Communications
ATCOM / MF / HF / VHF / UHF
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Rohde & Schwarz solutions:
Rohde & Schwarz naval COMINT / C-ESM system solutions
include:
J ADD 216 DF and monitoring antenna specifically
designed for naval platforms
J DDF0 xA digital scanning direction finder subsystem
J GX400 AMMOS automatic modular monitoring of
signals subsystem
J GX 410 AMLAB interactive on / off-offline technical
analysis subsystem for signals
J GX 420 AMREC digital real-time recording / replay
subsystem for digital IF data
J RAMON modular mission control and management
system software
J Computer-based operator workstation(s), or integration
with existing multi-function console(s)
Optional addition of ELINT / R-ESM intercept and DF capa-
bilities:
ELINT / R-ESM detection and DF frequency ranges: 2 GHz
to 18 GHz (optional up to 40 GHz) specifically designed for
integration with the ADD 215 DF and monitoring antenna
requires separate ELINT / R-ESM operator position(s)
UHF / SHF / HF / VHF
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 Redefine Rohde & Schwarz naval platform systems meet demand-
ing environmental and operational requirements.
Rohde & Schwarz naval COMINT / C-ESM systems operate

naval platform in temperatures ranging from -40 C to +55 C, are modu-

larly designed using cost-effective Commercial Off-The-
Shelf (COTS) components where possible, and tested

contributions against military requirements in the demanding maritime

environment. The ADD 216 DF and monitoring
antenna (highly concealable for covert operations) and

to network-centric special system cabinets are designed to withstand the

conditions on board submarines.

warfare Rohde & Schwarz naval COMINT / C-ESM systems have

passed relevant tests and certifications specified by EN
and MIL standards, exceeding standards for shock, vibra-
tion, EMC, magnetic stability, reduced operating noise,
and water-tightness (ADD 216 DF and monitoring
antenna and cabling).

Optionally, Rohde & Schwarz

can add ELINT / R-ESM inter-
cept and DF capabilities to
the ADD 216 antenna.

The ADD 216 DF and

monitoring antenna is
extremely compact, easily
concealable, and offers
exceptional sensitivity and
accuracy in support of
naval platform operations.

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 ADD216 DF and monitoring antenna
The ADD216 efficiently comprises three separate
vertically arranged antennas in one antenna radome:
JJ an 8-element circular array DF antenna (HF/VHF/UHF)
JJ two integrated monitoring antennas (LF/HF/VHF and
VHF/UHF)
The single radome is easily adaptable for any maritime
platform with its compact dimensions of 55 cm in diam-
eter and 85cm in height. Optional ELINT/R-ESM intercept
and DF capabilities, specifically designed for ADD216
antenna integration, are available.
to 3.6GHz) and 300kHz to 3GHz for DF. And, together
they offer system accuracy of at least 2RMS resulting
from ingenious use of two DF methods: the Watson-Watt
DF method in the LF/HF/VHF range and the Correlative
Interferometer DF method in the VHF/UHF range.
Employing the superior characteristics of the 8-element
DF array, Rohde&Schwarz naval COMINT/C-ESM systems
are highly resistant to interference caused by multipath
reception and reflections.

Combined with the DDF0xA scanning direction

finder, the ADD216 antenna covers the entire
LF/HF/VHF/UHF range from 50kHz to 3GHz for detec-
tion (DDF0xA detection frequency range: 50kHz

Typical communications ranges

0.01 to 1.5MHz ~ 10000NM

300 NM
1.5 to 30MHz ~ 1000NM

300 NM
225 to 400MHz ~ 70NM
(air) ~ 300NM
10000 NM
118 to 137MHz ~ 300NM
(air)
30 to 88MHz ~ 70NM 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

(air) ~ 300NM
(NM = Nautical Miles)

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 AMMOS AMREC DDF0xA digital scanning DF system with the
DDFA-WB wideband option

AMLAB Interception and DF of complex transmission paths,

including multi-access and LPI methods, are reality with
Rohde & Schwarz. The DDF0 xA DF system equipped
with the DDFA-WB wideband option offers superb
DF accuracy and collection performance with a real-time
bandwidth of up to 10 MHz.
Rohde & Schwarz provides superior intercept and DF ac-
curacy against short-duration signals. With three channel
DF speed of up to 20 GHz/second, regardless of channel
occupancy, the DDF0 xA offers:
J outstanding speed with excellent adjacent-channel
suppression
J capacity to process large-signal characteristics
J ingeniously high immunity to reflections due to industry-
leading use of 8-element circular antenna arrays
J intercept and DF mission management for Scan, Search,
Fixed Frequency Mode (FFM), and Wideband FFM
J flexible integration with combat operations and reporting
systems

AMMOS GX 400 monitoring and analysis

system

AMMOS GX 400 (Automatic Modular Monitoring Of

Signals) consists of VXI-based digital signal processing
receivers specifically designed by Rohde & Schwarz and
configuration-tailored to meet customer requirements. The
AMMOS GX 400 monitoring analysis system provides
up to 20 MHz real-time processing bandwidth (for HF
and V / UHF). Narrowband or wideband signals in digital
IF form are sent to other processing groups and subsys-
tems. Narrowband signals in particular are automatically
detected, demodulated, decoded, analysed, prepared
for visualisation, and, if required, converted to plain text.
Short-duration signals, such as frequency hoppers, are
automatically detected and analysed.

Examples of AMMOS and DDF user interfaces

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 AMMOS GX420 AMREC digital recording and
replay system

Signals are often concealed in noise. When mast-use time

is not long enough to allow system automatic and immedi-
ate recognition, it does not mean that the signal was not
collected. With GX420 AMREC, wideband and nar-
rowband IF data are automatically recorded per mission
configuration, permitting later analysis with GX400

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AMMOS, or more in-depth technical analysis with the
AMLAB expert signals analysis system.

AMMOS GX410 PC based signal analysis and

signal processing system

AMMOS GX410 PC based signal analysis and signal

processing system is an interactive expert technical analy-
sis system for unknown or complex signals scenarios.
It interacts directly on-line with AMMOS GX400
or performs off-line analysis from digital IF recordings.
GX410 PC includes: off-line time-domain analysis
of emissions, classification, demodulation, decoding, bit
stream analysis, and special applications for processing
frequency-agile / short-duration signals (hoppers).

C-ESM Systems

IT cabinet AMMOS and DDF cabinet

Signal recording/replay System control Antenna signal distribution

(AF and IF)
Mast AMMOS DDF 05 A Antenna signals
sensor group broadband scanning
Workstation hoisting NB/WB interception direction nder for HF/VHF/UHF
Workstation monitoring and
AMREC Workstation VHF/UHF
GX 420 DF converter direction nding
Server
Dig. rec./repl. unit Digital proc. unit
Server

Network Network

FO uplink NAV and GPS data

Audio Video Combat systems

distribution distribution
Dual redundant
Ethernet

Multifunction consoles (MFC)

(C-ESM, R-ESM, sonar, CMS)

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 Technical
specifications
COMINT/ESM System for Naval Platforms
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Applications
Mobile DF systems and applications requiring very compact DF antennas
Detection and location of LPI signals
DF selective wideband search and handover to narrow- and wideband monitoring
Automatic signal classification
Demodulation/Decoding
Wideband recording and replay
Technical Analysis of any emitter type
Analysis of frequency-agile short-time signal scenarios

System specifications
DF error1) 2RMS
Antenna dimensions (approx.) 550mm diameter x 850 mm height
DF sensitivity
0.3MHz to 20MHz typ. 80V/m to 6V/m (3 RMS, 0.6 kHz, 1s)
20MHz to 100MHz typ. 6V/m (3 RMS, 0.6 kHz, 1s)
100MHz to 800MHz typ. 4V/m to 1V/m (3 RMS, 0.6 kHz, 1s)
800MHz to 3000MHz typ. 1V/m to 10V/m (3 RMS, 0.6 kHz, 1s)
Monitoring sensitivity
1MHz to 30MHz2) typ. 3V/m to 1V/m (3 kHz, S/N=10 dB)
20MHz to 1000MHz2) typ. 0.6V/m to 3V/m (25 kHz, S/N=10 dB)
1000MHz to 3000MHz2) typ. 3V/m to 100V/m (3 kHz, S/N=10 dB)

Receiver specifications
Noise figure of R&SEM010 HF-VXI receiver typ. 8dB with preamplifier
typ. 17dB without preamplifier
Noise figure of R&SEM050 V/UHF-VXI receiver 12dB, f < 2GHz
15dB, 2GHz > f < 3GHz
Noise figure of R&SGX401BP HF wideband ADC VXI board
with 4MHz bandwidth typ. 8dB with preamplifier
typ. 12dB without preamplifier
with 1MHz bandwidth typ. 9dB with preamplifier
typ. 19dB without preamplifier
Noise figure of R&SGX405BP V/UHF wideband ADC VXI board 19dB

1) Measurement in reflection-free environment. The RMS error is calculated from the DF values of an evenly distributed sample versus azimuth and frequency.
2) Frequency range 20 MHz to 50 MHz: 3 kHz bandwidth, frequency range 50 MHz to 1000 MHz: 25 kHz bandwidth, total system noise figure <8 dB.

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