Top I Vision- Video Surveillance Aerostat System
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Top I Vision Video Surveillance Aerostat System
Top I Vision aerostat system- [link][link]
1.The TOP I is an advanced aerial surveillance system, based on super-light stabilized imaging payloads, mounted on a small and easy to operate tethered helium Aerostats (blimps). TOP I is operational with the Israeli military Israeli police and counter terror forces.
The TOP I is a very low cost and high efficient real time video image gathering sub -systems. It provides on line aerial picture, of high quality video, for daylight time, and thermal imaging for night vision.
According to advanced C4I concepts, the TOP I architecture presents comprehensive standalone features for the local command, providing an “independent eye in the air”, remote controlled directly from the venue, with parallel direct communication to any C4I center.
In addition to the above main mission, the TOP I units can be used in various applications: traffic control, coast and border control, fire fighting etc. The units are mobile and fast deployed. The Aerostat’s trailer can be towed by a standard SUV \ van, ready for takeoff within few minutes.
TOP I is a cost effective observation system solution, due to the much lower cost, and the very small crew of only three (3) operators required per unit.
Top I Vision aerostat during an oporation[link]
2. Background
Based on our extensive experience in the command, control and security field, we are proposing to provide the TOP I, to be implemented as a sub C4I Architecture. The TOP I was successfully demonstrated at March during the Low intensity conflict exposition in Tel Aviv.
The proposed flight platform of the TOP I, is a 30-feet tethered low-pressure helium Aerostat, is an ideal tool for security “birds-eye” surveillance mission. It operates in low altitude of approximately 500 feet (150m’), in a way that allows all other air operations. Low altitude position of the TOP I will allow better observing angels of dense areas, as well as a better visibility threw fogy and cloudy atmosphere.
The crucial video information of the TOP I can easily be distributed to all mobile and static command centers. Other TOP I application can provide an online aerial video to field units, through handheld receivers.
The TOP I configuration presents a tested, operationally proven, observation system.
These platforms can simply be integrated into Architecture, through its PAL video output, briefcase size remote controls and other standard building blocks.
The system units are mobile and can easily be transported between venues, according to operational needs.
Top I Vision aerostat [link]
3. The Proposed System The TOP I is proposed as a sub system of a C4I Architecture. The main functions of the TOP I are:
• Day vision - Real time aerial 3 CCD video. • Night vision - Real time aerial Thermal imaging. • Stabilized payload – Three-axes gyro stabilized extremely light payload, enforced composite’s structure. • Field of regard – Azimuth: 360 continues, Elevation: from +8 to -105 • Camera remote control - p/t/z of the camera threw the briefcase size remote control robust console. • Flight platform - 30-feet long helium aerostat, moored to the ground, at altitude of approximately 500-1000 feet (150-300 m’), in a way that allows all other air operations. • Wind resistance –60 kilometers per hour. • Parallel remote controls – Aerostat’s camera control can be transferred between 2-3 remote control consoles, in different locations. • Direct / independent remote control – Aerostat’s camera remote control, a briefcase size robust console, can be directly operated, from the event location, by the end users. • Parallel receivers – The video output can be directly distributed to unlimited amount of receivers, including handheld receivers, within range of 4-6 kilometers. • Direct / independent receiver – The video output can be directly transmitted to local end users, on independent communication, without any relays or complicated telecom infrastructure. • Interfacing - These platforms can simply be integrated into the C4I Architecture, through its PAL video output, briefcase size remote controls and other standard building blocks. • Maturation – Third generation of tested and operationally proven system. • Readiness - Complete ready to work systems with all attendant accessories. • Structural safety – Low voltage electronics, soft & small inflated flight platform. Helium is a nonflammable and nontoxic noble gas. • Flight safety - The system flight procedures were approved by IAA, through a formal flight operation book. • Retrieval - relevant information can be recorded and stored for analysis and debriefing. • Low operational costs - The system requires a minimal number of two flight operators and one camera operator per unit. The low volume aerostat requires only 42 cubic meters of helium. • Accessibility – The Aerostat can be transported, partly inflated with all other systems modules and crew, by a van and a designated trailer. • Fast Deployment - Less than 20 minutes when the Aerostat is transported inflated (designated trailer); less than 40 minutes when the Aerostat empty of helium. • Deployment in tight urban sites – The systems small size and simplicity allows operations in tight sites were no other aerial system can be operated.
Top I Vision aerostat oporating for israeli chanel 10 in the israeli electoin covarge[link]
External links
- [Company official website]
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