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The iSea-30HD. (Photo: Controp)
Controp Precision Technologies has delivered its iSea-30HD electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) maritime surveillance system to the Latvian Navy, the company announced on 24 October.
Controp has delivered the system with a complete logistics package, including training, operator and technical manuals and spare parts.The system has already entered in operational service with the navy.
The gyro-stabilised iSea-30HD provides a stable, continuous and uninterrupted line-of-sight, ensuring a very clear picture even in rough seas. It interfaces with other onboard systems, including the vessel's radar system providing slew-to-cue functionality.
The iSea-30HD includes the payload electronics box, a control unit, a display, DVR and UPS. The system’s sensitive sensors include a high performance 3-5µ IR detector based thermal imaging camera, with a continuous zoom lens, a high definition colour day camera and an eye-safe laser range finder.
The system also features advanced image processing and video enhancement algorithms, automatic video tracker and an automatic gain control. The system can withstand harsh environmental conditions including fog, salinity and moisture.
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Taurus operates alongside the Israel Defense Forces’ Orion system which supports mission management across tens of thousands of manoeuvring forces, from squad leaders to battalion commanders.
The plan for the new displays follows fresh investment in Kopin’s European facilities by Theon and an order for head-up displays in fielded aircraft, with funding from the US Department of Defense.
Persistent Systems received its largest ever single order for its MPU5 devices and other systems earlier this month and has already delivered the 50 units to the US Army’s 4th Infantry Division.
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MARSS’ NiDAR system has been deployed using sensors from static platforms to provide detection and protection for static sights, such as critical infrastructure, ports and military bases.