Simrad Broadband Radar PC SDK Software

The BRPC Software development kit (SDK) gives OEM developers the ability to integrate Simrad 3G™ and 4G™ Broadband Radar with their applications.

PC charting/navigation program integration into ECDIS/bridge systems, river radar custom applications, robotic and unmanned vessels
Integrate with single or multiple camera systems
Provides 100% complete control and works with an off-the-shelf Simrad Broadband Radars from distributors
Windows based

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The BRPC Software development kit (SDK) gives OEM developers the ability to integrate Simrad X-Band Broadband Radars with their own applications. The Broadband Radars have extremely low transmit power and can be used on both land and sea with unparalleled short range performance and resolution. Applications potentially include marine charting, land/sea security, unmanned vessels, military (stationary and moving), river navigation, boundary surveillance, fish farm monitoring, oil rig ship docking management and many others.

Simrad BRPC Functionality

BRPC SDK licenses are available inand two specifications, LL1 & LL2, giving two different levels of functionality.

NOTE: The communication protocol is high speed Ethernet based and works only on Windows platforms. These are not guaranteed.

Ballpark distances Typical maximum range in good propagation conditions**	Target Height (ft)	Radar Horizon (nm)	Broadband 3G™ Range	Broadband 4G™ Range*
MARINE TARGETS
Large power station / wind farm	300	21.3	18-25nm+	25nm+
Long coastline with 100m high cliffs	300	21.3	13-25nm+	19-25nm+
High density urban coastline	150	15.1	8-15nm	11-19nm+
Forest covered coastline gently sloping to 250m	750	33.7	5-10nm	8-15nm
Low lying suburban coastline	150	15.1	5-10nm	8-15nm
Large container ship (ship dependent)	100	12.3	10-17nm+	13-17nm+
Low lying coastline < 50m, dense vegetation	100	12.3	4-8nm	6-11nm
Small low lying island	50	8.7	2.5-5nm	4-7nm
Medium size power boat	13	4.4	1.3-2.6nm	2-3.5nm
Channel markers with radar reflectors	10	3.9	1.3-2.6nm	2-3.5nm
Small power or sail boat	13	4.4	0.7-2nm	1-3nm
Small marker buoy with no reflector	10	3.9	0.25-0.7nm	0.25-0.1nm
Kayak 300-800ft	6	3.0	300-800ft	300-800ft
Birds 160-500ft	100	12.3	160-500ft	160-500ft
WEATHER
Wide weather front with heavy rain			8-15nm	9-17nm
Dense rain cell 100mm/hr			7-13nm	8-15nm
Heavy shower 25mm/hr			2.5-5.5nm	3-6nm
Light rain			1.3-2.6nm	1.5-3nm

Ranges above with Radome height of 13ft/4m
*4G™ - Single range with noise reduction = high
** Above data is typical target distances that can be seen. These are not guaranteed.