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nach einem Märzhoch von 68$ ist mrcy auf 30$ gestüzt, wo sich eine breite Unterstützung befindet. für die Firma existieren nur strong buys u. a. von Paine webber und prudential sec. Kursziele liegen um die 70$
Im letzen quartal wurden 26 cent verdient und die erwartungen um 19% geschlagen.
Kurzbeschreibung
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets high performance, real-time digital signal processing computer systems that transform sensor generated data into information which can be displayed as images for human interpretation or subjected to additional computer analysis. These multi-computer systems are heterogeneous and scalable, allowing them to accommodate several different microprocessor types and to scale from a few to hundreds of microprocessors within a single system. The Company's systems are designed to process continuous streams of data from sensors attached to radar, sonar, medical imaging equipment and other devices. The resulting image is transmitted to the battlefield commander, pilot, technician or physician in order to assist in the decision making or diagnostic process.
Kurse um 30$ blind ausnutzen.
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na also heute bisher schon über 10% im plus und immer noch SPOTTBILLIG
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Sockmaster K
25.05.2000, 18:41
WKN bitte?!?!
Denkst du, dass sich der MArkt um die High-Tech Werte schon beruhigt hat?
Ich persönlich sehe die Nasdaq noch bis 2900-3000 Punkte runtergehen. Das was wir jetzt sehen, ist nur eine kleine Zwischenrally, die bald wieder aufhört. Aber bei spätestens 2900 ist schluss, und dann bis Jahresende haben wir dann vermutlich (zumindest fast) die alten Höchstkurse wieder
Hoffentlich!!!!
mfg Stockm
Hallo Sockmaster K
Ich denke, dass wir die tiefstwerte gesehen haben. Technisch ist der markt überverkauft und bei einem wert wie mrcy (so dass us kürzel, wpkn 911843, gehandelt in berlin, stuttgart, münchen, frankfurt) stimmen auch die fundamentaldaten.
BUY NOW
or never
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mrcy konnte beim Ergebnis erneut positiv überraschen. Der Wert sollte nun auf das all time high von $70 zumaschieren, zumal man auch für das aktuelle Quartal gute Umsätze und Gewinne angekündigt hat.
Hier ein Kommentar von prudential:
Mercury reported FY01 second quarter EPS of $0.30, handily beating our estimates by $0.04, and $0.05 better than consensus. Earnings surprise mostly due to stronger than expected medical imaging business, more than making up for slower defense business growth.
Core businesses--defense electronics and medical imaging--continue to post double-digit YoY top-line growth, generating solid earnings, while the company bides its time with Agilevision JV and potential 3G wireless opportunity.
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Hallo Bufett,
schade, das ich diesen Beitrag erst jetzt lese.
Der Wert sieht vom Chartbild hervorragend aus.
ATH lag bei 67,50 DM. Ich glaube, der Kurs kann noch bis ca. 50 E zurückkommen. Dann könnte man einsteigen.
Allerdings gibts in diesem Wert so gut wie keine Umsätze in Deutschland.
Kaufen kann man dann meist gut. Aber Verkaufen kann zu einem Problem werden.
Wie siehst du die Sache ?
Gruß
HSnoopy
Ich sehe ie Sache so, das man jetzt (bei etwa $38) unbedingt kaufen sollte. Bevorzugt natürlich in den USA.
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Wednesday March 28, 8:49 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Mercury Computer Systems Receives U.S. Small Business Administration Region I Subcontractor of the Year Award
Leading Provider of Real-Time Digital Signal and Image Processing Systems Wins Region I Award
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news), a leading provider of embedded real-time digital signal and image processing systems, today announced that it has been named the Subcontractor of the Year for Region I by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA presents one award in each of 10 regions and selected Mercury from a field of 14 nominees in Region I. Mercury was nominated for the award by the Electronic Systems Segment of Raytheon Company, a global technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, business aviation and special mission aircraft.
``Mercury's systems play an integral part in Raytheon's radar applications,'' said Stephen J. Ogg, Director, Supply Chain Management, Raytheon Electronic Systems. ``Mercury's partnership mentality, innovation-driven products, and top-quality service make them an ideal fit for the excellence embodied in the SBA's Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award. We were pleased to recommend them for this honor.''
``Although the company has grown tremendously, Mercury maintains the spirit of entrepreneurship that made it successful,'' said Mr. Ogg. ``They not only strive to deliver a quality product to the marketplace, but also work to improve the quality of life in the workplace and in the community. Mercury can stand tall as a model of success and encouragement to the many emerging small businesses.''
Raytheon has used Mercury's processing systems for more than 35 radar system subcontracts.
``We are honored that our passion for customer success has been recognized with this prestigious award,'' said Jay Bertelli, president and CEO of Mercury Computer Systems. ``We have been in the business of making our customers successful for more than 16 years, and this award spotlights our core strategy. We study our customers' industries and applications to understand them as well as our customers do, and we work closely as a team to develop and deliver world-class products and service. When our customers succeed, we succeed.''
The U.S. SBA Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award is given to businesses that excel in a variety of areas including overall management, financial stamina, labor relations, customer interface, technical capabilities, resource utilization, cost performance, delivery performance, quality performance, special achievements and exceptional results. A large prime contractor, such as Raytheon Company, may nominate companies for the Subcontractor of the Year Award. A panel of judges selects a national winner from the 10 regional winners.
Erneut ein wirklich sensationelles Quartal von mercury computer systems:
Wednesday April 18, 4:01 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
Mercury Computer Systems Reports 45% Growth in Revenues, 30% Rise in Net Income in Third Quarter
Record Quarterly Revenues of $47 Million and EPS of $0.34 Continue Company's Strong Financial Performance
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRCY - news), a leading provider of embedded real-time digital signal and image processing systems, today reported results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2001, ended March 31, 2001.
Revenues for the third quarter were $47.0 million, a 45% increase over the $32.4 million in revenue for the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net income for the quarter was $7.9 million, a 30% increase over the $6.1 million in net income in the year-ago quarter, representing 41 consecutive quarters of profitable company performance. Earnings per common share (diluted) was $0.34, a 31% year-to-year growth over the EPS of $0.26 reported in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2001 were $131.7 million, a 25% increase over the $105.6 million in revenue reported for the nine months ended March 31, 2000. Net income for the nine months was $22.0 million, representing 9% growth over the $20.2 million in net income reported for the first nine months of the prior fiscal year. Earnings per common share (diluted) for the nine months was $0.95, a 7% increase over the $0.89 EPS reported for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2000.
``We are pleased to report another very strong quarter of performance with growth in revenue, earnings and cash generation,'' said Jay Bertelli, president and CEO of Mercury Computer Systems. ``We saw year-to-year growth in all segments of our business, led by our defense electronics group, where revenues grew 55% year-over-year. Medical diagnostic imaging revenues grew 36% year-over-year, and our OEM solutions group revenues grew 17% compared to the previous year's quarter. We delivered record quarterly performance while continuing to make the aggressive investments necessary to position ourselves for strong future growth in new application markets.''
Third Quarter Highlights
In the defense electronics sector, revenues for the third quarter were $31.4 million representing 67% of the total revenues for the quarter. The third quarter was a very strong bookings quarter in our worldwide defense business. Overall Mercury achieved 15 new program wins, with the international defense team once again showing significant success accounting for five of those wins. If each of these new programs were to go to full deployment, they collectively represent a five-year potential in excess of $50 million in total sales.
Mercury's worldwide medical diagnostic imaging revenues for the quarter were $10.3 million, 22% of the total revenues for the quarter. This segment continues to grow above plan for the year as the company's medical OEMs experience better-than-forecasted shipments in essentially all modalities.
The OEM solutions business grew to $5.3 million representing 11% of the company's total revenue for the quarter. Growth in this segment has come primarily in semiconductor imaging applications, including lithography and wafer inspection and testing applications. The company continues to make progress in developing new business opportunities as the semiconductor industry migrates to .13 micron and smaller design rules. The new generation of systems designed for these tiny geometries requires tremendous image-processing capability for which Mercury's scalable, ultimate performance architecture is ideally suited.
In the wireless communications market, the business unit continues to make progress in positioning the company to capitalize on this tremendous future market potential. Development work has continued on the prototype communications computer being used to demonstrate Mercury's capabilities to potential customers. The company is focusing on understanding general industry trends as the adoption rate of 3G appears to be shifting out. This trend will have no impact on Mercury's fiscal 2002 revenue growth since the company had anticipated FY02 being a development year.
Business Outlook
In looking ahead to the rest of the year, Mercury's CFO, G. Mead Wyman, said, ``Fiscal 2001 remains on track to produce another year of record financial performance. We are intently aware of the continued economic slowdown reflected in the worldwide markets and the reality that our customers could see some unanticipated impact to their business in future quarters. While optimistic that we will achieve our plan for the year, it is only prudent we remain cautious in our outlook for the remaining quarter of 2001 and the next few quarters as we work our way through this challenging period of economic uncertainty.
``Our guidance for financial performance in the fourth quarter fiscal 2001 continues to be for revenues of approximately $49 million and EPS of approximately $0.36. The company's guidance for fiscal 2002 is to anticipate revenues to be in the range of $215 million to $230 million, and EPS to be in the range of $1.55 to $1.60. During the fourth quarter the company will be completing its annual planning process. We will provide more specific guidance for fiscal 2002 with our fourth-quarter 2001 earnings report,'' concluded Mr. Wyman.
Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements including those dealing with fourth quarter and fiscal 2002 business and segment growth. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Factors that could cause or contribute to such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing various engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, and various other factors beyond the Company's control. These risks and uncertainties include such additional factors as are described in the Company's recently filed reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the USA. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.
Conference Call Information
Mercury Computer Systems will hold a quarterly conference call with investors and analysts on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. You may listen to a live webcast of the call on the Company's web site, www.mc.com/investor, (http://www.mc.com/investor,) or by telephone. To access the call via telephone from U.S. and Canada dial (800) 289-0730, or internationally dial (913) 981-5509 by 4:50 p.m. EDT. The conference access code is 572015.
A replay of the call will be available on the web site beginning in the afternoon on Thursday, April 19, and continuing through at least 5:00 p.m. EDT Friday, May 4, 2001. A replay by telephone will also be available from 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, through midnight on Monday, April 23, 2001. To access the telephonic replay from the U.S.A. and Canada dial (888) 203-1112, or internationally dial (719) 457-0820, and enter the conference access code, 572015.
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Bufett lebt!
Und die Mercury-Trägerrakete hebt ab. (?)
Gruß Vienna
Hallo Vienna!
Klar leb ich! Was hast du denn gedacht?? Hoffe das bleibt auch noch ein bischen so. Ich will doch noch miterleben wie mrcy auf $100 geht. Oder ppro auf $150. ;-)
Prudential Securities hat mercury computer sytems aufgrund der hervorragenden Quartalsergebnisse von akkumulieren auf "strong buy" hochgestuft. Damit geht es heute schon mal passable 20% hoch. Die erste Stufe der Rakete hat also erfolgreich gezündet.
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Mercury Computer Systhems greift die $50 Marke heute an. Es sollte eigentlich nur noch eine Frage der Zeit sein bis diese fällt. Danach ist charttechnisch der Weg Richtung all time high frei.
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Ein wirklich wichtiger Grossauftrag kam heute über die Ticker. mrcy positioniert sich damit phantastisch in einem super Zukunftsmarkt:
Mercury Computer Systems Selected for Hughes Spaceway Global High-Speed Communications Satellite Network
Mercury's High-Performance Multicomputers Used to Test Satellite Network for Broadband Internet Access
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news), a leading provider of embedded real-time digital signal processing systems, announced today that Boeing Satellite Systems will use Mercury's RACE++(tm) systems in the testing of the Spaceway(tm) high-speed communications satellite network. Boeing is building the Spaceway system for Hughes Network Systems. Spaceway, due to be in service in 2003, is the world's first global broadband satellite network with the ability to provide high-speed wireless Internet access, transmitting and receiving data, voice, audio and multimedia via satellite. The current Boeing business is valued at $1.2 million to Mercury and additional orders are expected.
Spaceway will enable businesses and homes to have access to two-way desktop video conferencing, interactive distance learning and Internet services operating at speeds faster and less costly than those provided by current land-based systems. It will provide bandwidth-on-demand for customers using and paying for only the amount of bandwidth needed for a specific application, from e-mail to high-bandwidth, high-speed corporate networks.
``Spaceway will change the way the world communicates,'' said Jay Bertelli, president and CEO of Mercury Computer Systems. ``Spaceway will transmit and receive information hundreds of times faster than conventional telephone networks. Being selected by Boeing Satellite Systems, the manufacturer of the Spaceway system, validates the applicability of Mercury's systems to the growing range of communication applications. Using the world's most powerful digital signal processors to test the base station infrastructure will ensure that the Spaceway system will have the performance and bandwidth required to provide businesses and consumers with the connectivity to communicate directly via satellite without having to go through a retransmission service, or hub.''
Spaceway offers businesses and individuals around the world a wide range of communications services. Organizations can unite operations at multiple locations anywhere in the world by consolidating their remote LANS and WANS into a single high-speed network. Business and residential users can access the Internet at high speeds, making sending and downloading large multimedia files and applications faster than ever before. Physicians can use the satellite system to transmit high-resolution images such as X-rays, allowing specialists to interact with patients at distant locations.
Announced in March 1999 by Hughes Electronics Corporation, the $1.4 billion Spaceway program will provide affordable, high-bandwidth and high-speed communications for broadband and multimedia applications. The first system is scheduled to begin operation in North America in 2003. Once the geosynchronous orbit Spaceway system is operational, additional nongeosynchronous systems with similar capabilities will be developed in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Additional information about the Spaceway network is available at: www.hns.com/spaceway/spaceway.htm. (http://www.hns.com/spaceway/spaceway.htm.)
Also, auf zu den $70ern
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mercury ist endlich der chattechnische Ausbruch gelungen. Am Freitag konnte ein neues 52-Wochen Hoch markiert werden. Damit ist der weg wohl endgültig nach oben frei.
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Geradezu panisch hat man auf der eigentlich sehr guten Zahlen von mrcy reagiert. Immerhin konnte mit satten 37 cent die Erwartung der Analysten ( 36 cent) geschlagen werden. Die Ankündigung im nächsten Jahr "nur" um 10% zu wachsen ließ die Aktie aber auf aktuell 33$ stürzen.
Das wir wieder klare Kaufkurse habe untersteichen auch 2 Meldungen von heute:
Tuesday August 7, 9:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Mercury Computer Systems First to Offer Conduction-Cooled Processing Systems with Switch Fabric Interconnect Technology
RACE++ Systems Place Massive Signal Processing Power in Harsh Environments
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news), a leading provider of embedded real-time digital signal and image processing computer systems, today introduced RACE++(TM) Series conduction-cooled systems. Applications developed on Mercury's RACE++ Series air-cooled systems will run without modification on the new RACE++ Series conduction-cooled systems. The new systems, which incorporate PowerPC® 7410 ``G4'' processors with AltiVec(TM) technology, will provide digital signal and image processing for a variety of defense electronics platforms such as tactical fighter aircraft, smart torpedoes, helicopter-based infrared systems, airborne and ground mobile surveillance radars, and land-based tactical vehicles.
``We have repackaged the RACE++ architecture for conduction-cooled applications and are the only vendor offering conduction-cooled multiprocessing systems that incorporate switch fabric technology,'' said Vince Mancuso, vice president and general manager, Government Electronics Group, Mercury Computer Systems. ``The new conduction-cooled systems extend Mercury's existing commercial and rugged air-cooled product lines, creating a comprehensive AltiVec-based product line for uses ranging from benign laboratory environments to the harshest military deployments. The addition of conduction-cooled RACE++ Series systems solidifies Mercury's leadership as the preferred supplier of digital signal and image processing systems.''
As military forces increasingly rely on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) multiprocessing systems, the demand has grown for conduction-cooled products that can operate in harsh environments where convection (air) cooling is not possible. For example, conduction cooling is often the only solution available in battlefield or airborne systems, which are subject to widely varying temperatures and humidity, dirt and dust, and extreme vibration and shock. Designers of radars, reconnaissance cameras, and radio receivers now have the ability to locate high-performance signal processing solutions alongside system sensors in the corrosive atmospheres and harsh environments where there is little or no air flow.
``We are leveraging our experience with the PowerPC `G4' and AltiVec technology to satisfy a need not filled by any other current off-the-shelf product line,'' added Mr. Mancuso. ``Previously, system designers who were faced with the most severe environments had to produce one-of-a-kind solutions that required a large investment. These products will position Mercury in additional defense applications and will create a new paradigm in applying state-of-the-art digital signal and image processing to demanding environments.''
The key to scalable computing power in these new conduction-cooled systems is the RACE++ switch fabric interconnect. The RACE++ fabric enables multiple high-speed data transfers simultaneously by providing multiple pathways between network nodes. Initial system configurations can scale from 6 GFLOPS and 1 GB/second to more than 85 GFLOPS and 6 GB/second.
Mercury's conduction-cooled systems are available for immediate order. Production deliveries begin in December 2001.
Mercury Computer Systems Selected by Recon/Optical, Inc. for Digital Reconnaissance Camera
Mercury's Conduction-Cooled System Enables Airborne Digital Reconnaissance in Extreme Environments
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news), a leading provider of embedded real-time digital signal and image processing computer systems, announced today that Recon/Optical, Inc. (ROI) has selected Mercury's RACE++(TM) conduction-cooled multicomputers for use in its new CA-279 dual spectral band aerial reconnaissance camera. The RACE++ multicomputer will perform image processing on the sensor platform, enabling near real-time reconnaissance.
``The CA-279 digital camera has the ability to produce both infrared and visible spectrum images simultaneously, providing military commanders and other key decision makers with near real-time intelligence to analyze battlefields and other key sites,'' said ROI's Steve Wyatt, CA-279 Program Manager. ``Mercury's conduction-cooled system enables the camera to be deployed in the extremely harsh environments often encountered during reconnaissance missions.''
Incorporating the RACE++ architecture, Mercury's rugged conduction-cooled systems were designed for demanding environments similar to those in which the CA-279 camera will be used, such as battlefield conditions and high altitudes where extreme temperatures, humidity, dirt and dust can degrade reconnaissance imagery. Built to Level 3 ruggedization specifications, the systems will endure the increased vibration and lower air pressure that result from operating in these extreme environments. Utilizing Mercury's systems, the camera will process more frames per minute and provide higher quality images than previously possible from high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, while occupying less space.
``Recon/Optical is a leader in the aerial reconnaissance industry and consistently creates cutting-edge imaging solutions, such as the new CA-279 dual band camera, for use in advanced military and commercial applications,'' said Vince Mancuso, vice president and general manager of Mercury's Government Electronics Group. ``The selection of Mercury for the CA-279 camera is further evidence of our ability to lead in digital image processing, and we look forward to continuing a successful, ongoing relationship with Recon/Optical.''
also unbedingt einsammeln!
Hallo Bufett,
gibt es weitere Neuigkeiten zu diesem Wert ??
Fällt immer noch weiter. Zwar langsam aber stetig ...
Gruß Purna
Es gibt Neuigkeiten: Und zwar das die Aktien immer noch viel zu billig ist. Das sieht die Firma auch so und kauft deshalb Aktien zurück:
Tuesday September 4, 4:19 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Mercury Computer Systems Announces Stock Repurchase Program
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2001--Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news), a leading supplier of embedded real-time digital signal and image processing systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to $35 million of its currently outstanding common stock, effective immediately. The repurchases will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions. Whether any such repurchases will be made, and the number of shares repurchased, will depend upon the availability of shares at acceptable prices. Repurchased shares will become authorized but unissued shares and will be used for general corporate purposes, including the issuance of shares in connection with the Company's employee stock option and purchase plans, and other purposes. The repurchase program is expected to continue for the next twelve (12) months unless extended or curtailed by the Board of Directors.
Mercury Computer (MRCY) 37.45 +11.90 (+46.6%): Leading Nasdaq point gainer this morning. Company is a provider of real-time digital signal processing systems for the defense industry. Among its products is ASTOR, a surveillance system designed to provide 24-hour all-weather imagery regarding the deployment and movement of opposing forces.
mrcy konnte nachbörslich recht beeindruckende Ergebnisse präsentieren. : http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011017/172376_1.html
Der Wert steigt nachbörslich aktuell um 7,64% auf $38,75. Mein Kurziel von $75 auf Sicht von 12 Monaten sehe ich dadurch bestätigt.
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Tuesday November 27, 9:37 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Mercury Computer Systems to Ship Seven Systems to BAE SYSTEMS for SAMPSON Multifunction Radar Deployment
Mercury's Battle Ready COTS Systems to Equip Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news) announced today it has received the first production orders from BAE SYSTEMS for RACE++(TM) Series systems to be used in the SAMPSON advanced multifunction radar. SAMPSON is a key component of the Principal Anti-Air Missile Systems (PAAMS) for the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyer. The current program contract value is approximately $8 million.
Mercury previously announced in May 2000 that its systems were chosen for the development of the SAMPSON radar application software. In this new order, for seven RACE++ Series PowerStream(TM) 510 systems, one system will be used for environmental testing and qualification, while the remaining systems will be used for the first SAMPSON radar systems.
``BAE SYSTEMS' SAMPSON radar design is among the most advanced in the world and it requires a significantly increased amount of signal processing power,'' said Andy Pine, managing director of Mercury Computer Systems, Ltd. ``We have had a long-standing relationship with BAE SYSTEMS and our fully integrated signal processing systems will provide the Royal Navy with the computing power and reliability it requires. These systems are designed and manufactured for deployment in mission-critical applications.''
``We selected the PowerStream as a fully integrated, deployable system for the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers,'' said Giles Whitefield, BAE SYSTEMS Project Manager. ``Mercury's multicomputers can operate at the extreme shock and vibration levels that this type of ship is designed to withstand. In addition, Mercury's systems offer reliable real-time performance and rapid deployment capabilities, which are also invaluable in this environment.''
PAAMS including the SAMPSON radar will be deployed on the Royal Navy's next-generation Type 45 Destroyer. SAMPSON is one of the most progressive radar systems in the world, using digital adaptive beam forming, making it virtually immune to electronic jamming. Mercury's RACE++ systems will provide the high-performance, real-time digital signal processing necessary to support the high data rates needed to enable early detection of small targets in a harsh environment.
Additional information and illustrations regarding PAAMS, the Type 45 Destroyer and SAMPSON radar can be found at:
http://www.baesystems.com/gallery/fullimages/TYPE_45A.JPG
http://www.baesystems.com/gallery/fullimages/TYPE_45B.JPG
http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/horizon/index.html
Tuesday December 4, 9:00 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Mercury Computer Systems Selected by Raytheon for STANDARD Missile-3 LEAP Program
Next-Generation SM-3 Design to Intercept Incoming Theater Ballistic Missiles Outside the Earth's Atmosphere
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001-- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY - news) announced today that Raytheon Company's Missile Systems business unit has selected Mercury's commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) RACE Series(tm) multicomputer systems for testing the STANDARD Missile-3 (SM-3) Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectile (LEAP) Kinetic Warhead.
The SM-3 is designed solely for sea-based theater ballistic missile defense (TBMD), and the kinetic warhead is designed to intercept an incoming theater ballistic missile threat outside the Earth's atmosphere. The upper portion of the SM-3 missile includes a third-stage rocket motor, a new GPS-based guidance section, and a kinetic kill warhead.
``Our previous success with Mercury's systems in the Exo-Atmospheric Kill Vehicle program, for the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization and the National Missile Defense program, aided in our decision to use their products for LEAP,'' said Michael Leal, SM-3 KW program director at Raytheon's Missile Systems business unit in Tucson, Arizona. ``Mercury's advanced digital signal processing systems feature a scalable architecture that is critical for software code reuse. This design leverages current software capability and common computer architectures to support advanced discrimination algorithms that create an appropriate image scene during simulated flight tests.''
The United States is continuing an aggressive theater ballistic missile defense program, led by the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO), and it has pursued several major defense acquisition programs.
The U.S. Navy is developing the SM-3 as part of the Navy Theater Wide (NTW) system. The NTW system builds upon the BMDO investment in LEAP technology, the Navy's STANDARD Missile and existing infrastructure, and will deploy on AEGIS ships. By leveraging its existing investment in the AEGIS-equipped ships deployed around the world, the AEGIS combat system, the vertical launching system, and the STANDARD Missile, the Navy will be able to provide a forward deployed theater ballistic missile defense capability. These NTW capabilities complement the AEGIS program's Area Wide TBMD capability, including the AN/SPY-1 radar's Linear Search/Track Processor enhancement that is supported by Mercury's RACE Series multicomputer systems (see Mercury press release April 10, 2000).
``The state-of-the-art SM-3 is intended to provide U.S. and allied forces protection from rogue theater ballistic missiles and is designed to reduce the threat posed by chemical, biological or nuclear weapons of mass destruction by providing a wide defended area,'' said Vince Mancuso, vice president and general manager of Mercury's Government Electronics Group. ``The combination of Raytheon's software with Mercury's systems provides a realistic testing environment for LEAP, and the design provides for sensing and signal processing upgrades needed to counter an advancing threat.''
Additional information about the LEAP program is available at www.raytheon.com/es/esproducts/dssleap/dssleap.htm (http://www.raytheon.com/es/esproducts/dssleap/dssleap.htm) and at www.global-defence.com/pages/ballist.html. (http://www.global-defence.com/pages/ballist.html.)
A high-resolution photograph of the SM-3 is available on Mercury's web site at www.mc.com/press_room/image_library/ (http://www.mc.com/press_room/image_library/) image_detail.cfm?id=42&category=Applications