RF direction finding and geolocation techniques provide the critical insights needed for effective decision-making. Knowing a transmission exists is important, but knowing the location of that transmission can deliver vital intelligence for both military and civilian applications.
Direction Finding (DF) provides a bearing to a transmission by using an angle from the sensor to the transmitter. Conversely, Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) geolocation pinpoints the precise geographic coordinates of a transmission in two or three dimensions.
Geolocate the source of a signal
Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA - 2D & 3D)
Power on Arrival (PoA)
Angle of Arrival (AoA)
CRFS technology helps military operators dominate the spectrum by identifying and locating threats and turning real-time signal capture and emitter data into actionable intelligence.
RF monitoring systems detect and geolocate military and modified UAVs in real-time using techniques such as triangulation and multilateration, to help respond to threats swiftly.
To pinpoint the direction of an interfering RF signal, sensors measure the time delay of the received signal at each antenna and triangulate the signal’s source location.
By precisely determining the location of a threat and then monitoring enemy communications, military forces can respond rapidly to incidents in border areas.
By tracking the positions of aircraft, controllers can ensure safe separation and correct use of airspace.
DF technology helps locate distress signals from emergency beacons used by aircraft and ships.
DF and geolocation can help security agencies locate the sources of suspicious or unauthorized communication, aiding in counterterrorism efforts and criminal investigations.
Geolocation techniques are used to track the positions of spacecraft and satellites, ensuring accurate communication and navigation during space missions.
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