AMT has been engaged to project-manage and prepare the design for integration of radar cross section screens to resolve a contract specification
requirement for MEKO 200 ANZAC frigates.
The shape of the frigates, specified in the baseline platform design, was considered inconsistent with
the RCS specification requirements.
DSTO had previously tested the ANZAC frigates and found the RCS signature significantly above the specification requirements.
RCS screens have been planned for fitting to 1 Deck waist area and 2 deck quarterdeck cutouts after review of contract specifications with the RAN
to verify contemporary needs.
AMT worked closely with the RAN's system matter expert for RCS in DSTO, to complete the design using woven stainless steel ring mesh
sliding screens, similar to successful installations for the South African Navy (SAN) and Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).
One particular challenge was to ensure no loss of operational capability amongst the more than seventy (70) separate platform systems
which interfaced with RCS screens, eg RAS (replenishment at sea), SLT (ship launched torpedoes), mooring and towing, gangways and boat handling, etc.
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RCS screen installation on MEKO 200
Waist deck RAS area (DSTO image)
Waist deck SLT area (DSTO image)
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