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CAMPS – CIVIL AIRCRAFT MISSILE PROTECTION

A CIVIL RESPONSE TO THE MISSILE MENACE

MANPADS have the potential to create havoc and cause injury and fatality. The result may be a multi-million loss of assets and transport-related revenues with possible knock-on effects for national economies. CAMPS is an effective self-defence measure that enables you to significantly reduce and counter this threat, protect your capital assets, and ultimately retain customer confidence.

How it works
The concept behind CAMPS is that the Missile Approach Warning sensors detect UV-light emitted from the missile plume and process the data received to determine the missile’s Angle of Arrival.

An optimum time is calculated for the Countermeasures dispensing of decoys and this is relayed by the Control Unit to the dispenser to initiate a dispense sequence predefined by a range of parameters, including the number of decoys and time intervals within the sequence.

Upon entering the free air stream, the decoy is opened up by aerodynamic forces acting on a built-in opening device. CAMPS further distinguishes itself by virtue of an inherent capacity to track up to eight missiles launched simultaneously.

Fully autonomous, CAMPS takes effective action against incoming threats without any interaction from the pilot.

Highest level of operational safety
A leading authority in electronic-countermeasure technology for more than fifty years, Saab is a synonym for systems that are characterised by reliability, easy integration and outstanding performance. In keeping with this tradition, Saab has developed a unique system geared specifically to meet the needs and requirements of the civil aviation industry to counter the threat posed by MANPADS.

Safe and affordable maintainability
CAMPS has an electro-mechanical dispenser using CIV-IR decoys to deceive incoming threats. Manufactured by the Chemring Group (www.chemringcm.com), the decoys consist of a new type of pyrophoric decoy material that burns at a lower temperature than conventional pyrotechnic flares.
Placed inside a sealed container, the decoys are opened and activated once dispensed and only when subjected to a sufficient air stream. A simple control-and-display panel mounted in the cockpit is used by the crew to power, arm and test the system. Maintenance is only required at long time intervals.

Straightforward installation and integration
CAMPS comprises four main parts: the MAW-300 missile-approach warning system, the electronic controller unit (ECU), the BOA civil dispenser system and the CIV-IR Decoys. Weighing as little as 35 kg, CAMPS is installed flush to the aircraft skin, resulting in a negligible aerodynamic effect. '

Low Maintenance
The maintenance of the dispensers and replacement of decoy magazines can be kept to the aircraft’s regular maintenance at intervals of three months or more. No flight-line maintenance and very little preventive maintenance is required.

Civil certified
CAMPS is fully compliant with the Wassenaar Arrangement regulations and EASA civil certification (STC) has been completed.

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