RDDS
Radar Distribution and Display System
RDDS is Barco’s state-of-the-art solution for networked
distribution and display of radar information. The RDDS server is
capable of processing multiple radar videos and distributing them
simultaneously over today's industry standard networks to up to
32 clients. A single network wire can now replace complex and
bulky analog cabling and switching hardware.
Barco’s RDDS client-server architecture provides radar informa-
tion that can be adapted to the specific needs of any operator.
Through the use of optimized compression algorithms, a high-
quality radar image is distributed, always at full resolution and in
real-time, while maintaining minimal network loading. Note that
the transmission of the radar data is loss-less In combination with
the real-time mixing features of existing Barco hardware, a client
workstation can visualize the radar image with minimal impact
on its performance.
RDDS clients are provided as a board level solution to be
implemented in any type of workstation.
Features
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Low latency: radar signals are processed and distributed as
received
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Uncompromised radar resolution and quality
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Low network load: 1 Mbps per client window
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Deterministic network behavior: pre-computable worst
case network load
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Easy to increase number of operator positions
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Mix up to four video channels per radar
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Software API for custom integration
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Smooth sweep and simulated phosphor decay
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Mixing of radar, video and client graphics independent
from client system’s CPU
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Server fail-over capability
