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Ulrich Scholten, PhD

Ulrich is cofounder of SkyRadar, taking care of the procedural and software parts. He has been working for the aviation control market since the early 2000s, trying to blend qualification requirements in ATC with modern and scalable technical solutions. Ulrich holds a PhD in information technology and in several patents on modern radars. His research is regularly published in A-rated journals. Ulrich has spoken in 100+ Universities, Academies and Research Centers around the world and is co-editor of several security related blogs with more than 100.000 monthly readers.

A Categorization of Drone-Swarm Strategies and Suitable Electronic Counter-Countermeasures

In this article, we explore how surveillance, digital signal processing, and AI can be combined to infer the intent of adversary drone swarms. Drawing on a meta-analysis of academic research, we provide a practical perspective for defense and security stakeholders.

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Taking a Technical Look at Our SAR and the Conveyor System

Train SAR principles with SkyRadar’s modular 8 GHz radar and conveyor system for precise image formation and signal analysis.

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Detecting Hypersonic Glide Vehicles: Challenges and Emerging Solutions

Hypersonic glide vehicles evade radars. Learn how multispectral sensing, AI, and SkyRadar’s stealth extensions prepare defense for this evolving threat.

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Stealth Drone Swarms: The Emerging Threat Radar Must Learn to See

Stealth was once the privilege of state-of-the-art fighter jets and high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Today, the same principles of radar evasion are being applied to far smaller, more numerous, and more agile platforms: drones. But what makes these platforms especially dangerous is not their individual sophistication—it’s their collective behavior.

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Extending the Horizon: SkyRadar’s SkySim Simulator Enters the Era of Stealth Detection

SkyRadar’s extended SkySim simulator trains radar operators and ATSEP students in stealth detection, swarm analysis, passive radar, and electronic warfare—offering scalable, AI-enhanced, and classroom-ready modules for real-world readiness.

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Unlocking the Radar's Core: System Monitoring & Control with SkySMC (Video)

This article explores how SkyRadar's SkySMC Simulator transforms radar training through immersive monitoring and control exercises, fault diagnosis, and integration with real radar hardware—ideal for hands-on learning in defense, aviation, and engineering education.

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Adapting to Win: Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War for Innovation and Electronic Warfare

A recent GIDS report reveals a critical shift in modern warfare: from platform dominance to adaptive innovation. What the Russia-Ukraine war teaches us about electronic warfare, resilience, and how NATO must rethink defense.

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Signal Cleaning and Target Tracking in FreeScopes – A Walk-Through

Understanding radar signal processing is crucial for ATSEP qualification, military radar operations, and academic training in surveillance technologies. To support this, we’ve created a practical walk-through video showcasing FreeScopes' capabilities in live signal analysis and cleaning.

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AI Competence is Crucial for ATSEP and Military Radar Operators – A Call to Action for Aviation and Defense Training Academies

This article discussed why AI skills are critical for ATSEP and radar operators, and how SkyRadar’s FreeScopes AI delivers hands-on training for future-ready qualification.

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