radar (CEAMOUNT continuous wave illuminator)

The CEAMOUNT Illuminator is an active phased array Continuous Wave Illuminator (CWI) which integrates with the ship's combat systems to provide target illumination and missile up-link for semi-active homing missiles, including ESSM, SM-1 and SM-2.

The array can be provided in a fixed-face configuration, suitable for installation in a ships superstructure or mounted in an agile mounting system that is able to be slewed to service the missile threat sector.

High operational availability and reliability is inherent in the CEAMOUNT design. Use of the electronic beam steering allows fitting of a much simpler antenna positioning mechanism (within the agile director), which reduces cost, maintenance and failure rate.

CEAMOUNT can interface to all modern weapon control systems, thereby providing significant capability growth for current systems. It is able to service multiple simultaneous target engagements.

CEAMOUNT was developed in partnership with BAES and AusIndustry.

DescriptionPertinent information

CEA Technologies Pty Limited was established in 1983 as an Australian electronic system design company.

With a proven track record in systems design and development, the company has successfully completed a range of projects in communications and radar technologies for both Government and commercial customers.

CEA is an advanced technology company focussing on electronic systems across land, maritime and air environments.

The company specialises in the design and development of radar technology, communications technology, combat systems, specialised sensor technology, detection and tracking, classification and identification, modelling and simulation, data fusion technology and display software.

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The CEAFAR Active Phased Array Radar and the Solid State Continuous Wave Illuminator are in service.

Currently the CEAMOUNT Continuous Wave Illuminator is under development.

Antennas and communications systems are in-service with the Royal Australian Navy and are exported worldwide.

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