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NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar

The NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar is SkyRadar’s compact real-radar training platform for hands-on measurements, radar fundamentals and signal-processing exercises. It supplies real radar returns and IQ data for visualisation and processing in FreeScopes.

With 1.4 GHz transmit bandwidth, better than 11 cm range resolution, >25 m validated range and 23.3 GS/s receive sampling, it supports practical laboratory work with targets, movement and propagation.

With the NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar, multiple students can run their own experiments concurrently, in the laboratory or remotely—enabling true individual hands-on training at scale.

Designed for defence academies, radar-engineering laboratories, universities and technical training environments.

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Product in Action

NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar for live radar measurements and hands-on signal-processing exercises in the laboratory.

Training Advantages

Live Radar Data — Work with physical radar returns and real IQ data instead of simulation alone.
High Range Resolution — Demonstrate target separation with better than 11 cm range resolution.
Validated Laboratory Range — Run practical measurements beyond 25 m under validated training conditions.
FreeScopes Integration — Visualise and process live IQ data with browser-based scopes and DSP functions.
Targets and Movement — Explore reflectors, target motion, Doppler effects and practical measurement conditions.
Real and Simulated Data — Compare live radar measurements with recorded data or SkySim-generated scenarios.

What the NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar Does

The NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar brings physical radar measurements into teaching and research laboratories. It supplies real radar returns and IQ data for visualisation, measurement and signal-processing exercises in FreeScopes.

NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar → FreeScopes → DSP, detection and ATC training

Its 1.4 GHz transmit bandwidth, better than 11 cm range resolution, validated range beyond 25 m and 23.3 GS/s receive sampling support practical work with targets, movement, propagation and processing.

What Trainees Do

Observe live pulse-radar returns
Measure target distance and reflectivity
Analyse real IQ data in FreeScopes
Compare raw and processed signals
Work with antennas, reflectors and moving targets
Examine propagation and Doppler effects
Apply DSP and detection methods
Compare live, recorded and simulated radar data

Main Training Scope

Radar Signal Generation

Pulse-radar fundamentals
Live radar returns and IQ data
Transmit bandwidth and sampling

Range, Targets and Propagation

Distance and reflectivity measurements
High-resolution target separation
Movement, Doppler and propagation effects

Signal Processing Integration

FreeScopes visualisation and DSP
Raw and processed signal comparison
Detection-oriented exercises

Live and Simulated Data

Real radar measurements
Recorded datasets
Comparison with SkySim scenarios

Where It Fits

NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar → CloudServer where required → FreeScopes → DSP, detection and ATC training

SkySim supplies the complementary simulated path into FreeScopes. The radar generates real measurements; FreeScopes provides the trainee analysis environment; and CloudServer supports larger classrooms where required.

Prerequisites

NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar
Compatible FreeScopes modules
CloudServer for larger classrooms where required

CloudServer is not mandatory for every minimal setup. SkySim is complementary and is not required for live radar measurements.

Who It Is For

Military radar academies
Universities and technical colleges
Radar-engineering laboratories
ATSEP and surveillance training centres
Instructors teaching practical radar and DSP

Learning Outcomes

After completing the exercises, trainees can explain pulse-radar measurements, interpret real IQ data, measure range and target behaviour, apply signal-processing and detection methods in FreeScopes, and distinguish live, recorded and simulated data paths.

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Bring Live Radar Data into Hands-On Training

Use the NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar with FreeScopes to connect real radar measurements, practical DSP and target-detection exercises in one training environment.

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