BlighterNexus is a powerful computing platform pre-installed with the BlighterNexus software suite. It provides a simple and low-risk Smart-Radar interface between a Command and Control (C2) system and clusters of Blighter radars and other sensors.

To ensure it provides wide applicability, it provides encrypted multi-sensor connectivity, data processing and C2 (Command and Control system) interfacing via a variety of industry standard interfaces.

The ‘Smart-Radar’ interface simplifies the challenge of connecting C2 systems to groups of radars and other sensors and then configuring and managing them all. The primary interface for C2 systems is an XML based protocol and this allows maximum control and flexibility of the radar network. SAPIENT is a NATO compliant smart-sensor interface, while older C2 systems can rely on well established ASTERIX protocols. For C2 systems requiring large quantities of raw sensor data to support pattern-of-life type applications, BlighterNexus includes a ‘Fat-Pipe’ TCP/IP interface.

Many modern radar systems comprise groups of non-rotating panels each scanning 90° or 120° to provide 360° coverage. Typically a C2 system will have to manage the 3 or 4 radar feeds individually. In 2D space that is simple, but in 3D space, target crossovers between panels can be complex to handle.

The aggregation module in BlighterNexus joins radar panels together to provide seamless target plots, tracks and ground clutter map within a single 360° radar feed.

To remove the need for advanced operator training, BlighterNexus includes a variety of modules that help to automatically configure the radar network. This includes the management of multiple radars within the network as well as automatically configuring some of the settings to achieve optimum system performance.

The entire BlighterNexus system, including the radars being managed by it, are accessed and configured through a single secure web-based portal, allowing either local or remote access depending on site requirements. The configuration controls can also be applied through the C2 interface.

The BlighterNexus Hub is supplied pre-installed with the BlighterNexus software application to ensure fast and trouble-free system integration. The BlighterNexus Hub is currently based on the Microsoft Windows operating system, with a Linux based system on the roadmap.