Autonomous sensing · Portable · Research prototype
The Vandaris Surveillance Radar is a research concept for a self-contained ground-sensor node—an early-stage study in autonomous, all-weather situational awareness. It is explored through design and simulation as part of our counter-UAS autonomy research, not as a commercial product.
Design notes
Every subsystem in the concept is designed around one goal: dependable, autonomous sensing in a package a single researcher can carry and set up by hand. The notes below describe the mechanical design study.
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A collapsible linkage system modeled for transport-to-study transitions in simulation. The kinematic tripod concept locks into a repeatable geometry in CAD—documented as a mechanical design study, not a fielded system.
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Articulating leg concepts modeled for uneven surfaces while keeping the sensor mast plumb in simulation—a mechanical design parameter for scan-plane stability in research scenarios.
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Continuous active scanning generates significant thermal load. A massive, exposed passive heatsink mounted directly beneath the sensor head pulls heat away from the RF core—sustaining full-power operation with no fans, no moving parts, and no acoustic or maintenance signature.
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The trapezoidal-prism radome sheds rain, dust, and debris by design, while its flat interior faces provide precision mounting planes for planar antenna arrays. Environmental protection and RF performance, engineered into a single hardened shell.
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A centrally mounted, weather-sealed module houses power, compute, and communications in one protected enclosure. Designed against harsh-environment targets, the concept aims to keep the unit autonomous and online across extremes of temperature, moisture, and shock.
Research prototype
One researcher. One kit. Persistent sensing concepts—under academic study.
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Design targets
Notional design targets for the Version 1 platform—stated for planning purposes, not as qualified field specifications.
<2min
Setup / breakdown
1operator
Man-portable setup
360°
Azimuth coverage
24/7
Continuous operation
Documentation
This case study documents an experimental sensing concept for academic exploration. It is not a commercial product and is not offered for sale.
View autonomy researchAcademic correspondence only · angus@vandarisdefense.com
