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Sceptre Software

One platform. Every signal. Every stage.

Sceptre spans the entire workflow — from the moment a signal first appears, through analysis, and out to action.

Stage 01

Detect & Identify

Signal discovery, masking, and emitter classification — prioritize and assess incoming signals to rapidly surface the most critical threats.

Screen — FPOSpectrum Masking & New Energy Detection screen
Spectrum Masking & New Energy Detection
Automatic mask creation facilitates detection of new or unknown signals
Screen — FPOMask Editor screen
Mask Editor
Erasing, cropping, clipping, and combining of spectral masks
Screen — FPOWideband Survey screen
Wideband Survey
Full suite of analytics to identify patterns of RF usage, signal quality, interference sources, and anomalies
Screen — FPOMulti-Input Survey screen
Multi-Input Survey
Visualize simultaneous input streams
Screen — FPOPowerline Survey & Analysis screen
Powerline Survey & Analysis
Multi-phase, automated control
Screen — FPOFrequency Finder screen
Frequency Finder
Customized detection and identification of more signal types with greater accuracy and reliability
Screen — FPOZ Wave Detector screen
Z Wave Detector
Software detection and demodulation optimized for sensitivity
Screen — FPOBeamforming screen
Beamforming
Improve the signal-to-noise ratio of received signals
PRO License
Screen — FPODehop screen
Dehop
Overcome anti-jam and interception countermeasures
ITAR License
Stage 02

Extract & Analyze

Signal extraction, characterization, and in-depth analysis — isolate and extract signals of interest, then analyze their parameters, behavior, and emitter characteristics — with pulse archive and decision-quality data for after-action review.

Screen — FPOSignal Characterization & Demodulation screen
Signal Characterization & Demodulation
Modulation identification, synchronization, equalization, and demodulation
Screen — FPOPulse Archive & Analysis screen
Pulse Archive & Analysis
Automatic pulse detection and PDW generation
Screen — FPOWeb Signal Analyzer screen
Web Signal Analyzer
Streamlines the process of signal triage, delivering faster, more accurate insights
Screen — FPORadar screen
Radar
Advanced PDW parameterization, de-interleaving, and pulse plotting
Screen — FPOPush to Talk screen
Push to Talk
Detect and decode DMR, P25 phase 1 and 2, NXDN, TETRA
Screen — FPOWLAN Detection and Decoding screen
WLAN Detection and Decoding
IQ to PCAP of 802.11a/g/n or leverage traditional packet sniffer capability with NIC
Screen — FPOPulse Detection & Plotting screen
Pulse Detection & Plotting
Channelized CFAR pulse detector and synchronized time-time and time-parameter plots
Screen — FPOADSB screen
ADSB
Automated Detection and Decoding of Mode-A/C and Mode-S (ADSB) messages
Screen — FPOVideo Averaging screen
Video Averaging
Reduce noise and make recovery of both standard and non-standard video and emanations
Screen — FPOReal Time Bit Breakout & Analysis screen
Real Time Bit Breakout & Analysis
Real time demodulation of PSK, QAM and FSK signals
Screen — FPOTime-Domain Displays screen
Time-Domain Displays
Recovered frame synchronized bit patterns
Stage 03

Locate & Track

Geolocation, heatmapping, and direction finding — commercial-off-the-shelf TDOA/FDOA geoengine and direction finding capability to pinpoint and pursue emitter sources.

Screen — FPOAutomatic Geolocation screen
Automatic Geolocation
TDOA, FDOA, or combined T/FDOA
Screen — FPOInteractive Geolocation screen
Interactive Geolocation
Automatic or interactive CAF tool
Screen — FPOIndoor Localization Algorithm screen
Indoor Localization Algorithm
In-place monitoring, personal electronic device detection and wireless protocol authorization and filtering
Screen — FPOAntenna Positioner Control, Scheduling & Tracking screen
Antenna Positioner Control, Scheduling & Tracking
Lock antenna to ADS-B, AIS, UAT, or TLE
Screen — FPOEvent Based Heatmapping screen
Event Based Heatmapping
Map signals of interest based on RSSI and sensor position
Screen — FPOSignal Direction Finding screen
Signal Direction Finding
Quickly identify signal point of origin and pinpoint signal location
Stage 04

Decide & Act

Cueing, intercept, and remote operations — operate Sceptre remotely — even over bandwidth-constrained links — and feed the response directly into existing systems.

Screen — FPOWeb DVR screen
Web DVR
Fully remote configuration and management of detectors directly through the web interface
Screen — FPORemote Operations Over Bandwidth Constrained C2 screen
Remote Operations Over Bandwidth Constrained C2
Supports links with very high latency greater than 6 seconds and bandwidths down to 12kb/sec
Screen — FPOWeb Intercepts screen
Web Intercepts
Real-time awareness of decoded data
Screen — FPOOverview Map screen
Overview Map
Map sensor positions
Screen — FPOControl of Detectors screen
Control of Detectors
Web UI-based, parameter-level control including Activity, AIS, Mode S, and Digital Push-to-Talk detectors
Licensing

Sceptre License Tiers*

Choose the tier that matches your operational requirements.

Offline
In-depth file analysis minus real-time operations

Enables in-depth file analysis and post-processing of collected data from diverse sources, allowing users to leverage the full spectrum of Sceptre’s capabilities for non-real-time operations only.

1G
Real-time streaming and signal processing from USB & 1GbE compatible receivers*

Includes Sceptre Offline’s post-processing capabilities, plus:

  • Real-time streaming and signal processing from USB and 1GbE compatible receivers
  • Streaming with instantaneous bandwidth up to 50MHz per channel
  • Choice between real-time and post-mission data processing
10G
Upgraded spectrum awareness, increased bandwidth, and full-rate data streaming

Incorporates all Sceptre Offline and 1G features with expanded capabilities:

  • Support for 10GbE compatible receivers*
  • Processing of up to 200MHz instantaneous bandwidth per channel
  • Full-rate streaming from all compatible receivers
Pro
The complete Sceptre solution. Advanced capabilities including geolocation, beamforming, and direction finding

Sceptre Pro includes all the features of Offline, 1G, and 10G, plus:

  • Support for 40/100 GbE compatible receivers
  • GPU acceleration for enhanced processing power over 2GHz of instantaneous bandwidth
  • Time/Frequency Difference of Arrival (T/FDOA) geolocation (IQ & PDW) using Sceptre’s native geolocation engine
  • Beamforming and direction finding for multi-channel compatible receivers
Max
Ultimate Sceptre capabilities, system management & integrations

All the features of Sceptre Pro, 10G, 1G, and Offline plus:

  • Multi-node management capabilities for centralized control of multiple Sceptre deployed systems
  • Advanced web interfaces available for Citadel IPMS (In-Place Monitoring System)
  • Advanced web interfaces in development for Kirby Geolocation

* Each license tier includes commercial or ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) version depending on receiver type.

Government Buyers Can Now Purchase Sceptre Software Licenses

3dB Labs is pleased to offer Sceptre licenses and maintenance via GSA Advantage. This service simplifies the purchasing process for federal agencies and reinforces 3dB Labs’ commitment to being a dedicated partner that provides industry-leading signal processing and analysis software combined with efficient procurement.

Mission-Specific Solutions

Looking for a mission-specific solution?

Explore how Sceptre is deployed for electronic warfare and SIGINT operations, spectrum enforcement and TSCM missions, or speak directly with our team.

EMSO
Electronic warfare & SIGINT
Integrated electromagnetic spectrum capabilities across the mission workflow.
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TSCM
Spectrum enforcement & monitoring
Purpose-built tools for spectrum enforcement, TSCM, and technical security operations.
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