Beyond-the-horizon detection of the surface objects using the “Burevestnik ZG” radar

One of the problems in the area of radio wave propagation and radar design is creation of radar facilities for navigation in the regions of the World Ocean with intensive shipping. Ukrainian radio-electronic industry has a large experience in development of different purpose radar systems, one of that is the radar <;Burevestnik>. This radar is used to control and observe marine surface situation on the naval border check-points of Ukraine. In the paper it is suggested to modernize radar <;Burevestnik-1> for navigation and beyond-the-horizon detection of the surface objects. The possibilities of <;Burevestnik ZG> effective application for beyond-the-horizon detection of the surface objects in the districts of the World Ocean are estimated. To illustrate the latter the centimeter radio waves attenuation factor database, created in IRE NASU on the base of experimental results, is used. Statistical distribution functions of the <;Burevestnik ZG> radar coverage range in the districts of the World Ocean are determined. Comparison with experimental data for stationary navigation radars <;Don>, <;Nayada> and <;MRL-5> is conducted. Finally a conclusion, that radar <;Burevestnik ZG> can be used in the regions of the World Ocean for navigation and beyond-the-horizon detection of the surface objects, is made.