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McQ rScene Micro Radar vs GS-21 Underground Sensor
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
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McQ rScene Micro Radar
by mcq
Ground-based phased-array micro radar that detects, classifies and tracks people and vehicles with no calibration and wireless mesh backhaul.
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GS-21 Underground Sensor
by vortex-systems
Buried UGS with external seismic line-string support for extended pedestrian detection along a perimeter
| Cost of ownership | McQ rScene Micro Radar | GS-21 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | McQ rScene Micro Radar | GS-21 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Radar frequency range | 23.5 to 26 GHz | — |
| Radar transmit power (EIRP) | 6 to 22 dBm | — |
| Antenna | Phased array; measures target range and azimuth | — |
| Field of view models | 45 deg wide FOV (close range) / 25 deg narrow FOV (extended range) | — |
| Detection coverage (datasheet FOV plots, approximate) | Vehicles to ~240 m (25 deg narrow FOV) / ~180 m (45 deg wide FOV); people to ~60 m | — |
| Target set | Classification and multi-target tracking of people and vehicles | — |
| Setup | Simple setup, no calibration needed | — |
| RF communications (TNet) | 902-928 MHz, 1 W transmit | — |
| User display | Wireless network link to user display; PC and Android apps available | — |
| Input voltage | 9 to 18 V | — |
| Power consumption (typical / low-power mode) | 2.5 / 0.79 W | — |
| Power options | Built-in solar power controller for near-indefinite lifetime; external AC adapter available for indefinite lifetime (RS-K1202) | — |
| Radar dimensions | 50.8 x 127 x 127 mm | — |
| Radar weight | 453 g | — |
| Battery case | 190.5 x 171.5 x 101.6 mm, 2 kg including battery | — |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +60 deg C | — |
| Kit part numbers | RS-K1002 rScene Radar Sensor Kit; RS-K1102 Kit with Solar Power; RS-K1202 Kit with External Power | — |
| Manufacturer quality system | ISO 9001:2015 registered company | — |
| Sensing modalities | — | External seismic line strings (pedestrian) + internal magnetic sensor (vehicle presence and travel direction) |
| External sensor inputs | — | PIR (pedestrian/vehicle presence + travel direction) and contact-closure |
| Radio | — | Built-in 5 W VHF, strong foliage penetration |
| Radio range | — | Up to 35 miles line-of-sight |
| Battery life | — | 1+ year |
| Output | — | Mechanical relay to trigger external devices (cameras, lights, sirens) |
| Security | — | Tamper switch |
| Timing | — | Real-time clock; programmable self-test messages and scheduled access windows |
| Compatibility | — | Legacy Vortex and Monitron systems |
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