Maritime Simulation Solutions
PCS-4xx Radar Simulator
BCG continues its excellence in the radar simulation arena with the PCS-4xx Series of radar simulators. The PCS-400 is a single antenna radar signal generator, the PCS-401 is the HW/SW kit form of the PCS-400, the PCS-420 is a dual antenna radar signal generator, and the PCS-450 is a portable version of the PCS-400. This system allows the user to stimulate a real radar system with a fully controllable radar presentation while maintaining the operator controls of the radar. The PCS-4xx offers this with a higher level of hardware integration and more emphasis on software-generated radar imagery than its predecessors.
The heart of the PCS-4xx is BCG's Radar Signal Generator Board (RSGx). This single slot PCI-Express format module allows BCG more flexibility for packaging the PCS-4xx, such as a 1U rack mount chassis or a small portable unit. The reduced parts count of the PCS-4xx increases system reliability while reducing the cost of maintenance spares. The PCS-4xx delivers a stimulated radar presentation for a wide variety of radar displays with accuracy, realism, and an impressive price/performance ratio.
PCS-4XX Radar Signal Generator Board
The PCS-4xx Radar Simulator merges BCG's 40+ years of radar simulation and modeling capabilities with high-speed FPGA technology to produce a realistic radar presentation on real radar displays. Features such as 4-yard resolution, large exercise areas, target ship shape, enhanced radar effects, true 3D modelling, and full programmability are now available in a low-cost simulation platform. The PCS-4xx utilizes the latest PC technology as its foundation. The simulated Ownship is controlled by the operator at our Maritime Simulation Tool (MaST) workstation. For multiple Ownship configurations, several simulators may be networked together and controlled from a single workstation. Each Ownship acts as an independent radar platform in the simulator network. The instructor's MaST workstation may even be located remotely from the PCS-4xx unit(s). For bridge visual systems, the PCS-4xx is programmed and controlled through a single Ethernet connection.
Key Features
- Controlled through BCG's Maritime Simulation Tool (MaST)
- Network API for third party control
- True radar occulting using 3D radar imagery
- Automatic Identification System (AIS) interface
- STCW and IMO compliant simulation
- Supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and SHB operating systems
- Radar Signal Generator Express Board (RSGx) in a single slot PCI-Express format, fitting desktop, 1U rack mount, or portable packaging
- Reduced parts count for increased reliability and lower maintenance cost
- Optional integration with ECDIS or commercial electronic charting systems for radar overlay
- Multiple units networkable for interactive multi-ship team training
- Compatible with existing BCG radar simulators, including scenario and radar database files
- 4–64 yards/pixel video resolution, 100 targets standard (expandable to 1000), exercise area up to 256NM x 256NM
Available Options
- Expanded target capacity
- Student control of Ownship
- Multiple package types
The list of available radar interfaces is below. However, we can create new interfaces with certain information. Please contact us with your requirements.
- Sperry Marine BridgeMaster-E
- Sperry Marine VisionMaster
- Northrup Grumman NEXGEN
- Furuno Radars
- SSR Engineering PC-RP (all models)
- SPS-73
- SPS-67
- SPS-50
- SPS-78
- SPA-25E/F/H
- TRS-3D
- Generic Trigger/Video/ACP/ARP interfaces
