Rostec Tests New Military Weather Reconnaissance System

Rostec's Ruselectronics Holding has completed testing of the Syuzhet-MF complex, a system set to revolutionize military meteorological data gathering from hydrometeorological satellites.

The system, designed to receive data from hydrometeorological satellites, promises to transform the way meteorological information is collected and utilized by the military. Developed by the Television Research Institute, a part of Ruselectronics, the Syuzhet-MF complex is poised to enhance the Armed Forces' meteorological reconnaissance by providing swift reception, processing, and analysis of hydrometeorological and geophysical data from dedicated spacecraft.

Key features of the Syuzhet-MF complex include its ability to calculate critical meteorological parameters such as land and sea surface temperatures, cloud cover heights, precipitation type and intensity, and soil moisture content. Processed data can be displayed in tables or overlaid onto electronic maps for improved visualization and interpretation.

Unlike its predecessors, the Syuzhet-MF is equipped with advanced technology allowing it to receive higher-quality satellite images, representing a significant improvement in the precision and clarity of meteorological information available to the Armed Forces. This cutting-edge equipment seamlessly integrates into specialized automated control systems and can be incorporated into geographic information systems.

Manufactured in both stationary and mobile versions, the complex demonstrates versatility in deployment. The mobile version, particularly noteworthy, features computing tools and a portable satellite receiving antenna equipped with a positioning mechanism. This mobile variant is designed to be resilient, providing protection against mechanical damage and exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Alexey Nikitin, the General Director of the Television Research Institute, highlighted the adaptability and robustness of the Syuzhet-MF complex, stating, "The equipment can be used both at headquarters and in the field. It is well-protected from mechanical damage and exposure to weather factors. In the near future, the institute will commence mass production of the latest complexes. Under the contract until 2025, we will supply the customer with several dozen of these products. Their use by the troops will elevate army meteorological reconnaissance to a qualitatively new level."

The initial batch of Syuzhet-MF complexes is expected to be delivered to the Armed Forces in 2024, with subsequent deliveries planned under the contract until 2025.