German company PLATH unveils the MACSS compact communication signal surveillance system

: Posted On Monday, 26 January 2015 16:02

Maritime Secutiry News - Germany

German company PLATH unveils the MACSS compact communication signal surveillance system

MACSS combines a highly sensitive lightweight antenna and a high-performance seven channel direction finding receiver with integrated map and analysis software modules in a compact solution. The system operator can benefit from the acute accuracy of the sensors and the exceptional dynamic range, as well as from fast processing and easy-to-interpret data results. With MACSS threats can be detected earlier compared to the use of radar and optical sensors.

MACSS is the new compact communication signal surveillance system for maritime business. The new system detects threats even beyond the visual horizon. Picture: PLATH

MACSS supplies a fast, detailed and comprehensive picture of communication signals in the surrounding sea environment, thereby providing an important contribution to coastal surveillance and self-protection.

MACSS is a PLATH´s turnkey solution. This guarantees easy installation and maintenance. Starting with the basic version onwards, the system can be expanded at any time thanks to its scalable and modular components: The performance can be further optimized without any major effort. This can be done, for example, by incorporating more powerful components regarding speed, accuracy and data fusion.

The origins of PLATH as a provider to the maritime industry go back to the 1830s. With the MACSS solution, PLATH continues its tradition as an innovative and reliable partner in coastal surveillance and shipping.