AdvanceGuard To complement the high resolution sensors,

TM
The AdvanceGuard product is a unique, highly intelligent
security and surface movement system that provides
continuous automatic surveillance of large areas, both
within and outside of perimeter fences. Unlike traditional
surveillance systems that are reliant on CCTV cameras,
AdvanceGuard uses an innovative data-processing
engine, designed by Navtech engineers and based on 15 AdvanceGuard
years of experience. The user-friendly software allows
operators to create any combination of “zones” with an
accuracy of 25cm, allocating varying degrees of threat

SECURITY SURVEILLANCE
Navtech’s solution is based on an array of high frequency, level to each.
high resolution radar sensors.
For instance, anything inside the perimeter fence might

AdvanceGuard’s distributed architecture offers multiple
sensor options that provide comprehensive and tailored
coverage to every part of a site, 24 hours a day. Scanning a
360° image every second, with a 25cm resolution, the
PLUS
be selected as a “critical zone”, with anything up to 5m
outside of the fence as a “high warning zone”, and any
movement outside of this being monitored but not set to
trigger alarms. As a target moves into the high warning

SURFACE MOVEMENT
system ensures that even the fastest moving targets can zone, the operator will be notified, and the closest or most
be detected and tracked. suitable camera will follow the target until they reach the
perimeter fence, at which point an alarm will sound.

AdvanceGuard The radar directs the PTZ camera

Forewarned is Forearmed where to focus. Innovative Radar Solutions that Drive Safety, Security and Efficiency
Detection of small animals AdvanceGuard can be
can be filtered out.

IN ONE
installed in any location.

Guards can monitor and

track potential intruders.
LOW COST
The radar is effective
over land and water.
LOW POWER
Images and activity inside
and outside of the premises
can be relayed to the
The radar is unaffected by
environmental conditions. RADAR SOLUTION
security services.

Distributed architecture for 100% coverage

AdvanceGuard directs the
camera to focus in on an
AdvanceGuard can be mounted at intruder.
an elevated position.

High reliability and low maintenance

Your Next Steps
The journey begins with a demonstration. This can be at your site, using our mobile demonstration technology or remotely
online. Alternatively, our permanent demonstration facility in the UK is available to host your visit at a busy airfield Installed at more than 20 airports
environment. Following this, an illustration of how the AdvanceGuard solution would be implemented into your specific
project would be presented and discussed. We have a track record of success and are pleased to provide references and
testimonials from our customers. Beyond the perimeter detection
For further information Navtech Radar Limited
please contact: Home Farm
Ardington
360o coverage as standard
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 8PD UK
Tel: +44 (0)1235 832419

www.navtechradar.com
sales@navtechradar.com
www.navtechradar.com
Overview
Navtech’s high frequency, high resolution radars have
been installed in more than 40 countries, including 20
airports, over the last 16 years, to detect and track objects
in critical locations. The patented and innovative
technology is designed and manufactured at our ISO
9001 certified facilities in Oxfordshire, UK, to ensure the
highest standards of quality and service.
Continuing the trend of innovation, Navtech engineers
have developed a system that splits data from a single
radar sensor array to both surface movement and security
software applications.
Security
Radar Application
Zero Loss
Data Splitter
Beyond the Perimeter
Should a breach of the perimeter occur, many airports do
not have a ‘sterile area’ between the perimeter and critical
parts of the airfield. As such, the security system must be
capable of tracking and recording the movements of
intruders as they move across the airfield at running
speed or in a vehicle. It must be effective over the whole
site and deliver complete situational awareness, with
automated camera control to enable quick intervention
and arrest.
To maximise the trust in any detection system, it is a
requirement that the number of false and nuisance
alarms are kept to an absolute minimum. It is therefore
important that the system is able to differentiate between
harmless wildlife, authorised site personnel and malicious
intruders. Any desensitising of the system to prevent false
alarms from legitimate activity will build in weaknesses
that can be exploited.
Features Object Resolution
Complete coverage both within and outside the perimeter. AdvanceGuard’s high resolution sensors provide clarity
A high level of trust from the operators. between objects, allowing differentiation between two
targets close together with a range resolution of just
Object resolution and positions to within 25cm or better.
25cm. Longer range, lower resolution sensors are vulner-
Quick (Real-time) detection. able to missing such targets in high clutter, busy
Scalable to allow sensors to be moved, added or removed. environments as the illustration below shows.
Accurate detection, tracking and recording.
As with camera images, higher resolution technology
The ability to differentiate between objects based on size, enables easier identification between objects, regardless
speed and location.
of background “noise”.
Configurable alarm rules.
Ease of use.
Low false alarm rates.
Automatic, 24/7 operation.
Integrated systems, such as cameras and other detection
technologies.
A ‘Friend or Foe’ capability to identify legitimate objects in
critical areas.

Sensor Array Database of tracks and alarms to enable post mortem

Surface
Movement
The Security Challenge
Airports represent a key target for campaigning
individuals or organisations looking to publicise their
cause and create disruption; maintaining safety and
security is therefore a major concern for airports around
the globe. The challenge faced is ensuring that
unauthorised personnel are not only prevented from
entering a site, but also that if an incursion were to take
place, their apprehension would be immediate.
An airfield has a very large area to cover, and simply
detecting at the perimeter is not sufficient. Ideally
potential threats should be detected prior to an incursion
event, enabling either the close monitoring or
apprehension of the individuals. Being alerted of and
reacting to unusual behaviour beyond the perimeter
The Surface Movement Challenge analysis and evidence.
With ever increasing demand for air travel, airports are Cost effective, with low maintenance and high reliability.
facing the challenge of maximising throughput. But with
political issues and environmental concerns, there are
often many difficulties in expanding existing facilities or
establishing new ones. It becomes critical therefore to System Architecture
focus on operational efficiencies and how to maximise Original Image
Centralised Radar System
them, whilst ensuring the highest levels of safety.
Monitoring and managing ground movements of aircraft,
airside vehicles and personnel is fundamental to this
approach. The monitoring technology needs to be
easy to use and operate flawlessly in low visibility
conditions so as not to affect flight schedules, or trust in
the system.
For many years radar has been used to monitor ground
movements. At many airports these systems generally
consist of a single large radar mounted on a tower that
provides coverage of the whole airfield. Unfortunately
this approach can leave large areas uncovered as Unprotected Area
Shadow Zone Unprotected Area Airport Infrastructure
buildings and other structures will shadow the radar
Outside The Perimeter

fence, such as slow vehicles or pedestrians, or the massing signal. The location of the radar tower is also constrained
Traditional Low Resolution Radar
of crowds, enables defensive action to be considered and by airport regulations due to its height. Navtech’s Distributed Radar System
implemented before intrusion into the site has occurred.

A Specialist and Combined Approach

Both security surveillance and surface movements
require similar functionality. From tracking and displaying
objects, determining their position and threat level, to
issuing alarms in the case of unexpected scenarios. By
providing specialist, dedicated software applications and
using a common radar sensor array, a high performance
and cost effective solution is achieved.

Based on Navtech’s many years of experience with airport

installations, security and surface movement systems best
operate when the following features are present: 100% Area Coverage Airport Infrastructure Beyond The Perimeter Protection High Resolution 77GHz Radar
Overview
Navtech’s high frequency, high resolution radars have
been installed in more than 40 countries, including 20
airports, over the last 16 years, to detect and track objects
in critical locations. The patented and innovative
technology is designed and manufactured at our ISO
9001 certified facilities in Oxfordshire, UK, to ensure the
highest standards of quality and service.
Continuing the trend of innovation, Navtech engineers
have developed a system that splits data from a single
radar sensor array to both surface movement and security
software applications.
Security
Radar Application
Zero Loss
Data Splitter
Beyond the Perimeter
Should a breach of the perimeter occur, many airports do
not have a ‘sterile area’ between the perimeter and critical
parts of the airfield. As such, the security system must be
capable of tracking and recording the movements of
intruders as they move across the airfield at running
speed or in a vehicle. It must be effective over the whole
site and deliver complete situational awareness, with
automated camera control to enable quick intervention
and arrest.
To maximise the trust in any detection system, it is a
requirement that the number of false and nuisance
alarms are kept to an absolute minimum. It is therefore
important that the system is able to differentiate between
harmless wildlife, authorised site personnel and malicious
intruders. Any desensitising of the system to prevent false
alarms from legitimate activity will build in weaknesses
that can be exploited.
Features Object Resolution
Complete coverage both within and outside the perimeter. AdvanceGuard’s high resolution sensors provide clarity
A high level of trust from the operators. between objects, allowing differentiation between two
targets close together with a range resolution of just
Object resolution and positions to within 25cm or better.
25cm. Longer range, lower resolution sensors are vulner-
Quick (Real-time) detection. able to missing such targets in high clutter, busy
Scalable to allow sensors to be moved, added or removed. environments as the illustration below shows.
Accurate detection, tracking and recording.
As with camera images, higher resolution technology
The ability to differentiate between objects based on size, enables easier identification between objects, regardless
speed and location.
of background “noise”.
Configurable alarm rules.
Ease of use.
Low false alarm rates.
Automatic, 24/7 operation.
Integrated systems, such as cameras and other detection
technologies.
A ‘Friend or Foe’ capability to identify legitimate objects in
critical areas.

Sensor Array Database of tracks and alarms to enable post mortem

Surface
Movement
The Security Challenge
Airports represent a key target for campaigning
individuals or organisations looking to publicise their
cause and create disruption; maintaining safety and
security is therefore a major concern for airports around
the globe. The challenge faced is ensuring that
unauthorised personnel are not only prevented from
entering a site, but also that if an incursion were to take
place, their apprehension would be immediate.
An airfield has a very large area to cover, and simply
detecting at the perimeter is not sufficient. Ideally
potential threats should be detected prior to an incursion
event, enabling either the close monitoring or
apprehension of the individuals. Being alerted of and
reacting to unusual behaviour beyond the perimeter
The Surface Movement Challenge analysis and evidence.
With ever increasing demand for air travel, airports are Cost effective, with low maintenance and high reliability.
facing the challenge of maximising throughput. But with
political issues and environmental concerns, there are
often many difficulties in expanding existing facilities or
establishing new ones. It becomes critical therefore to System Architecture
focus on operational efficiencies and how to maximise Original Image
Centralised Radar System
them, whilst ensuring the highest levels of safety.
Monitoring and managing ground movements of aircraft,
airside vehicles and personnel is fundamental to this
approach. The monitoring technology needs to be
easy to use and operate flawlessly in low visibility
conditions so as not to affect flight schedules, or trust in
the system.
For many years radar has been used to monitor ground
movements. At many airports these systems generally
consist of a single large radar mounted on a tower that
provides coverage of the whole airfield. Unfortunately
this approach can leave large areas uncovered as Unprotected Area
Shadow Zone Unprotected Area Airport Infrastructure
buildings and other structures will shadow the radar
Outside The Perimeter

fence, such as slow vehicles or pedestrians, or the massing signal. The location of the radar tower is also constrained
Traditional Low Resolution Radar
of crowds, enables defensive action to be considered and by airport regulations due to its height. Navtech’s Distributed Radar System
implemented before intrusion into the site has occurred.

A Specialist and Combined Approach

Both security surveillance and surface movements
require similar functionality. From tracking and displaying
objects, determining their position and threat level, to
issuing alarms in the case of unexpected scenarios. By
providing specialist, dedicated software applications and
using a common radar sensor array, a high performance
and cost effective solution is achieved.

Based on Navtech’s many years of experience with airport

installations, security and surface movement systems best
operate when the following features are present: 100% Area Coverage Airport Infrastructure Beyond The Perimeter Protection High Resolution 77GHz Radar
AdvanceGuard
The AdvanceGuard product is a unique, highly intelligent
security and surface movement system that provides
continuous automatic surveillance of large areas, both
within and outside of perimeter fences. Unlike traditional
surveillance systems that are reliant on CCTV cameras,
To complement the high resolution sensors,
TM
AdvanceGuard uses an innovative data-processing
engine, designed by Navtech engineers and based on 15 AdvanceGuard
years of experience. The user-friendly software allows
operators to create any combination of “zones” with an
accuracy of 25cm, allocating varying degrees of threat

SECURITY SURVEILLANCE
Navtech’s solution is based on an array of high frequency, level to each.
high resolution radar sensors.
For instance, anything inside the perimeter fence might

AdvanceGuard’s distributed architecture offers multiple
sensor options that provide comprehensive and tailored
coverage to every part of a site, 24 hours a day. Scanning a
360° image every second, with a 25cm resolution, the
PLUS
be selected as a “critical zone”, with anything up to 5m
outside of the fence as a “high warning zone”, and any
movement outside of this being monitored but not set to
trigger alarms. As a target moves into the high warning

SURFACE MOVEMENT
system ensures that even the fastest moving targets can zone, the operator will be notified, and the closest or most
be detected and tracked. suitable camera will follow the target until they reach the
perimeter fence, at which point an alarm will sound.

AdvanceGuard The radar directs the PTZ camera

Forewarned is Forearmed where to focus. Innovative Radar Solutions that Drive Safety, Security and Efficiency
Detection of small animals AdvanceGuard can be
can be filtered out.

IN ONE
installed in any location.

Guards can monitor and

track potential intruders.
LOW COST
The radar is effective
over land and water.
LOW POWER
Images and activity inside
and outside of the premises
can be relayed to the
The radar is unaffected by
environmental conditions. RADAR SOLUTION
security services.

Distributed architecture for 100% coverage

AdvanceGuard directs the
camera to focus in on an
AdvanceGuard can be mounted at intruder.
an elevated position.

High reliability and low maintenance

Your Next Steps
The journey begins with a demonstration. This can be at your site, using our mobile demonstration technology or remotely
online. Alternatively, our permanent demonstration facility in the UK is available to host your visit at a busy airfield Installed at more than 20 airports
environment. Following this, an illustration of how the AdvanceGuard solution would be implemented into your specific
project would be presented and discussed. We have a track record of success and are pleased to provide references and
testimonials from our customers. Beyond the perimeter detection
For further information Navtech Radar Limited
please contact: Home Farm
Ardington
360o coverage as standard
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 8PD UK
Tel: +44 (0)1235 832419

www.navtechradar.com
sales@navtechradar.com
www.navtechradar.com