One of the most advanced devices available today to the domestic traffic police is the “Strelka” (radar). For many people who do not understand such equipment, this device is better known as the “Arrow”. Until recently, it was customary to use such equipment exclusively in the field of military aviation, where it was used for high-speed, and at the same time absolutely invisible interception of targets, since no anti-radar detector could detect it.
Today, “Strelka” (radar) is actively used by modern traffic police and traffic police officers, and in some cases it can even be found among patrol officers who need to quickly detect an intruder at a fairly large distance.
How does such a device work?
The most modern police complex with the abbreviation KKDDAS is equipped with a specialized video recording camera, with which you can monitor violations that occur within a radius of up to a kilometer. This happens when the driver does not have the opportunity to see where the “Arrow” (radar) is located, as a result of which he is not able to get rid of responsibility for the violation. Of course, the only choice in this case is to simply avoid the possibility of violation.
Cheaply avoiding the radar
There are a fairly large number of options on how to properly protect yourself from being detected by Strelka (radar). Of course, such methods vary in terms of financial investment, but the simplest and cheapest is to use a specialized film on license plates, with the help of which one or two letters of the number are duplicated, as a result of which they become invisible. Functionally, this is possible through the use of a specialized polymer coating with a light filter that allows you to distort the black digits of the license plate, making them unreadable. This way, you eliminate the risk of being recorded by the Strelka radar simply because it will only see about half of the symbols and numbers present in your number.
Considering how quickly traffic fines have been rising lately, and how expensive truly powerful radar detectors are, the cost of using film is simply minimal.
Modern tendencies
Relatively recently, drivers had to deal with monitoring systems that do not use the principle of “Doppler radio” and laser radar. In this case, offenses are recorded using photo and video data. One of these systems is the old friend “Strelka-ST”, or rather, its video unit with a built-in processor and software that does not have a radar part. Such systems are installed to control one-way traffic and passing freight vehicles, record the fact of driving through a prohibited traffic signal, entering oncoming traffic and a lane allocated for public transport, and violating the rules for allowing pedestrians to pass.
Strelka features
It is worth noting the fact that with the help of an automated stationary device, unlike the vast majority of other devices, it is not a specific vehicle that is tracked, but the entire traffic flow at once, thus ensuring the simultaneous processing of a section of the roadway at a distance of up to a kilometer around the place where there is a “Strelka” radar (the photo above will tell you what it is). And these are just a few of the advantages that distinguish such a modern set of equipment.
How does such a radar work?
This equipment constantly emits pulses that gradually spread along the road surface. The signal, which is reflected from cars within a radius of about 1000 m, returns to the fast conversion block, where data regarding the speed, as well as the range of this vehicle from the place where the Strelka radar is located, begins to be formed (what this is, the photo above shows in all variants execution).
At the same time, using a digital television camera, a separate signal is transmitted to a specialized image recognition program, as a result of which the Strelka video recorder-radar identifies all moving cars, clarifies their coordinates, calculates the trajectory of movement, and then accurately determines the speed of movement.
Information from the radar and analyzer is subsequently transferred to a specialized cross-correlation program, through which the correlation of indicators is carried out and the determination of a speeding vehicle is carried out. If such a vehicle approaches the radar at a distance of less than 50 meters, the Strelka radar signal is triggered, activating the function of photographing the intruder.
It is worth noting the fact that with the help of such a complex the situation is analyzed in detail regardless of the current weather conditions (it is worth noting only the temperature range, which ranges from +60 °C to -40 °C, as well as the ability to work at 98% air humidity). Among other things, the equipment is sufficiently protected from various mechanical shocks, as it is manufactured in a specialized anti-vandal housing.
What models of radar detectors are worthy of our attention today?
Experts almost unanimously named the Street Storm STR-9750EX GPS and STR-9900EX GL as the best choice 2015 among models in the mid-price segment (10,000 – 20,000 rubles). HSP (High Sensitivity Platform).
Radar detectors have a high reception range, advanced options for individual settings, support for urban noise filtering modes CITY 4 (in Street Storm STR-9750EX GPS) and CITY 3 (in STR-9900EX GL), minimizing alerts caused by false alarms. Such capabilities of radar detectors (the sound signal is transmitted only from level 3, or to Strelka and the laser) are indispensable in large cities, where extraneous interference is a widespread and normal phenomenon. The Street Storm STR-9750EX GPS Argus series platform is supported by a 30% more powerful processor with record low power consumption. A built-in GPS module with an increased memory reserve is used, allowing you to save up to 130,000 points.
The coordinate database contains complete information about the operating complexes STRELKA, AVTODORIYA, CORDON, ROBOT, AUTOURAGAN, KRECHET, VIDEO CONTROL, PLACES, etc. Modifications of the STRELKA system are recorded by a radar module with a special warning signal and a 6-level Geiger. The laser signal detection unit recognizes signals transmitted by AMATA and LISD at wavelengths of 800-1100 nm. Data and software are updated on the manufacturer’s website in real time.
Street Storm STR-9750EX GP
The new generation model STR-9900EX GL is the first radar detector that provides support for two GLONASS/GPS modules at once, which guarantees a new quality of positioning and higher performance, since signals from satellites of both groups are available (27 GPS satellites and 24 GLONASS). The possibility of “dual positioning” gives a certain advantage when driving in areas of dense high-rise buildings, when driving along a narrow forest road, etc.
STR-9900EX GL
Data on the location of the monitoring systems STRELKA, AVTODORIYA, CORDON, ROBOT, KRECHET, PLACES, AUTOURAGAN, VIDEO CONTROL, etc. are included in the coordinate database and are available for updating (on the company website), etc. The capabilities of the radar module on the High Sensivity Platform guarantee excellent sensitivity, ensuring reliable early fixation of radar complexes with pulse modulation KRECHET, ISKRA, RADIS, VIZIR, SOKOL, BERKUT, etc.
The Strelka we are considering is successfully detected by a radar module in a special alert mode and a 6-level Geiger. A special alert mode is also provided when the ROBOT system is detected. The capabilities of the laser signal detection unit also make it possible to record signals from AMATA and LISD monitoring equipment. The viewing angle of the laser sensor is 360 degrees.
What are its advantages?
Today, the Strelka radar is recognized as one of the most advanced devices in the traffic police. We have already figured out how this device works, now let’s look at its main advantages:
- violations are recognized at a distance of up to 1000 meters, which is very, very impressive when compared with similar equipment;
- speed can be measured at a minimum range of 50 meters, with accuracy reaching 2 km/h;
- a fairly wide range of speeds is recognized (up to 180 km/h);
- the camera is used to record video of the vehicle while driving, and the quality of such video is 12 frames per second;
- in automatic mode, those objects are highlighted whose movement occurs with certain violations;
- A command is fully automatically issued to detect and further recognize the vehicle license plate in accordance with the video material if the intruder has approached closer than 50 meters.
Alerts
They are very flexible and differ slightly between the Android and iOS versions. Both platforms have different voice alerts for each type of danger, a customizable sound signal (beeper), and vibration. You can set up a triple alert as you approach the next unpleasant camera - first a couple of kilometers away, then a kilometer away, and a third - in close proximity.
Android users, in addition to this, receive a visual widget, as well as a pop-up visual notification that appears on the screen on top of any running program, including the navigator - the tools will not interfere with each other’s work. iOS, due to its limitations, cannot do this, and therefore only a static screen is available there indicating the type of danger and the distance to it.
Both versions of the application work perfectly in the background.
Accuracy
Automated police radar completely eliminates the possibility of error in determining the correct speed of cars, and therefore is considered very, very effective in terms of efficiency. Installation of such a device is relatively cheap, which, with extremely reliable operation, makes it one of the most optimal options. In this case, special attention should be paid to the fact that the device does not change its performance during its operation, regardless of what equipment is acting on it.
Due to this, traffic police or traffic police officers have the opportunity not only to extremely reliably record violations on the roads, but also to provide the driver with a full package of reliable evidence of the violation committed. Moreover, the use of a mobile device is beneficial for the drivers themselves, since they can be confident that traffic police officers have not brought any false charges against them and are not forcing them to pay a fine for something they did not do. Recently, the Strelka application (radar for Android) has become widespread, but in fact its operation is not as effective as the original device.
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Syktyvkar
2016-06-26 14:05:39
Hello, can you tell me what kind of arrows are on the radar detector display when the car is moving (they change directions)?
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The arrow, this is a compass, shows in which direction of the world you are currently moving.
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Reply to User_r88248
The arrow always points north
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It's not good to deceive little ones. This arrow does not point to the north, but shows the direction of movement relative to the north.
Anonymous 1 year ago
Imagine a map on your windshield and draw an arrow on it. Up indicates you are going north, down indicates you are going south, etc. The map always hangs on the board like in school and doesn’t move anywhere. The arrow shows where the car is moving relative to the imaginary map. Even when you're driving backwards.
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Are there any disadvantages?
If we talk about the disadvantages that distinguish this device, we can only note its cost, which, taking into account the cost of attached video recording equipment, amounts to more than one and a half million rubles. It is the extremely high cost of this radar that is the main factor why the network of such devices has not yet spread across all police equipment. Of course, over time, the number of such devices will constantly increase, because they are constantly trying to introduce them into the modern traffic police system, and this is not at all surprising, given the income generated by such devices.
Also, many do not like the way the Strelka radar looks, but this drawback is insignificant, because first of all, it is important to get practical advantages from such equipment, and only then think about the appearance of the device.
Is it possible to use a radar detector?
It’s worth mentioning right away that in the vast majority of cases, even the latest modifications of radar detectors cannot jam the signal of this device, because the Strelka pulses are short-lived and are emitted at an extremely low repetition rate, although the frequency of the Strelka (radar) is in the standard range. Also, do not forget that the power of this device reaches only 0.5 W, as a result of which modern models of radar detectors detect it only under the mast, that is, long after photographic recording of the committed violation.
Options for fighting
But of course, modern car enthusiasts have developed several effective ways to cope with such a radar:
- Somehow cover the license plate. Of course, such measures are punishable by law, so it is best, as mentioned above, to use a specialized film applied to the license plate.
- Use a radar detector. Of course, today there are already some devices capable of recognizing Strelka, but such a pleasure will cost you a lot.
- Drive under the camera unnoticed. If you know where exactly the Strelka is located, you can drive under the camera in such a way that the license plate cannot be captured by this device. For example, many people prefer to hide behind large cars or simply drive around the video capture zone on the side of the road. Some even manage to drive around in the oncoming lane, but this should not be done, since, most likely, such actions will only result in new problems.
Of course, such methods differ in the required financial investments, but in any case, the best option is to apply film to license plates.
Take precautions
It is also worth noting the fact that even if you do not have radars against Strelka, but at the same time you came into the system’s coverage area at an excessive speed, this does not mean that you will receive a receipt in any case. In fact, such devices initially take the car into circulation, that is, they identify it at the entrance to the place where the shooting will take place, while it sees absolutely every vehicle, guiding it from the boundaries of the detection zone to the area where the shooting is taking place. That is why you can simply drive around the device within a radius of more than 50 meters and not be recorded on camera.
Who are drivers afraid of?
Arrow is pure evil. This monster is so cool that it detects a violation from a distance inaccessible to the radar detector, and then simply drives the car, waits for you to come closer, and gladly records your license plate number. To put it simply, in any case, the Strelka catches you before you catch it.
Avtodoriya is a dead end for those who like to slow down in front of the camera. This system consists of two or more cameras, and it does not care at all how fast you drive past them. The average speed of a section of road between cameras is calculated based on time, which means you need to adhere to the speed limit along the entire route.
Bottom line: technologies are improving, making existing detection and warning tools helpless. You can constantly change radar detectors, but this costs tens of thousands of rubles and does not guarantee results at all. Tomorrow they will start installing new cameras - should we buy a new radar detector again?
