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| 1 | +# ANTARES: A Software-Based Tool for Simulating Naval Radar Operations |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +This repository contains the source code for ANTARES, a comprehensive naval radar simulation system designed to meet the operational needs of maritime security and training for the Colombian Navy. The system combines cutting-edge technology with modular and extensible architecture, providing a robust solution for naval simulation, real-time visualization, and tactical evaluation. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +## 🚢 **Project Overview** |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +### **Introduction** |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +The project is aimed at developing an advanced naval radar simulator, capable of real-time detection, monitoring, and tracking of vessels in a simulated maritime environment. It supports realistic training, mission planning, and operational readiness, enhancing the Colombian Navy's capabilities and positioning it as a regional leader in naval technology. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +### **Objective** |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +- To design and implement a radar simulation system for generating and visualizing real-time data on vessel positions and movements in a simulated naval setting. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +## 📂 **Repository Structure** |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +The repository is divided into three major components, each with its own dedicated subdirectory and README file for further details: |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### 1. **[Naval Radar Simulator](./naval-radar-simulator)** |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +- Implements the radar simulation engine, responsible for generating radar data in real-time. |
| 22 | +- Developed in **Rust**, prioritizing: |
| 23 | + - High performance. |
| 24 | + - Security and low-level control. |
| 25 | + - Configurability via TOML configuration files. |
| 26 | +- Real-time data is transmitted using TCP sockets. |
| 27 | +- Modular design supports extensibility for new features such as movement patterns, physical conditions, and custom tracking algorithms. |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +**Instructions to Run**: |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +```bash |
| 32 | +cd naval-radar-simulator |
| 33 | +cargo run -- <config-file> |
| 34 | +``` |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +Replace `<config-file>` with the path to the desired TOML configuration file. Further setup instructions can be found in the subdirectory's [README](./naval-radar-simulator/README.md). |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### 2. **[Naval Radar Web UI](./naval-radar-web-ui)** |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +- A **React-based user interface** for visualizing radar data. |
| 41 | +- Features include: |
| 42 | + - Real-time radar display with panning and zoom functionality. |
| 43 | + - Chat and control interface for interacting with the radar simulation. |
| 44 | + - Communication with the radar engine using WebSockets. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +**Instructions to Run**: |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +```bash |
| 49 | +cd naval-radar-web-ui |
| 50 | +npm install |
| 51 | +npm start |
| 52 | +``` |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +Open the interface in your browser at `http://localhost:5173`. Detailed information is available in the subdirectory's [README](./naval-radar-web-ui/README.md). |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +### 3. **[Naval Radar Reverse Proxy](./naval-radar-reverse-proxy)** |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +- Handles WebSocket connections between the web UI and radar simulation engine. |
| 59 | +- Ensures secure and optimized data transfer. |
| 60 | +- Configured to work seamlessly with both the simulation and web UI components. |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +**Instructions to Run**: |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +```bash |
| 65 | +cd naval-radar-reverse-proxy |
| 66 | +npm install |
| 67 | +npm start |
| 68 | +``` |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +Configuration details can be found in the subdirectory's [README](./naval-radar-reverse-proxy/README.md). |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +## 🔧 **Key Features** |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +- **Real-Time Radar Simulation**: Sub-10ms latency for precise real-time data. |
| 75 | +- **Extensibility**: Modular architecture allows integration of new entities and algorithms. |
| 76 | +- **Secure Communication**: Data is transmitted securely via standardized TCP and WebSocket protocols. |
| 77 | +- **Intuitive User Interface**: A highly interactive, user-friendly web interface for visualization and control. |
| 78 | +- **High Performance**: Built in Rust for efficient handling of radar computations and data streaming. |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +## 📊 **Results and Impact** |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +The simulator achieves its objectives by: |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +1. Offering real-time, precise radar tracking. |
| 85 | +2. Providing extensibility for future needs, including new physical conditions and tracking enhancements. |
| 86 | +3. Meeting the operational training requirements of the Colombian Navy. |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +**System Performance**: |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +- Sub-10ms latency for seamless real-time updates. |
| 91 | +- Modular components ensure flexibility and scalability. |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +## 📜 **References** |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +For further information on specific components, refer to the README files located in their respective directories: |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +- [Naval Radar Simulator](./naval-radar-simulator/README.md) |
| 98 | +- [Naval Radar Web UI](./naval-radar-web-ui/README.md) |
| 99 | +- [Naval Radar Reverse Proxy](./naval-radar-reverse-proxy/README.md) |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +## 📥 **Contributions** |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +This project was developed by **Juan Sebastian Urrea Lopez** as part of research initiatives at **Universidad de los Andes**, in collaboration with the **Armada de la República de Colombia**. |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +For any contributions, suggestions, or issues, feel free to open a pull request or contact the authors directly. |
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