Developed by Mav6 for a Government user, the new Deployable Anomaly Ground Reconnaissance System (DAGRS) is a man-portable multi-sensor mine and anomaly detection platform designed for high-mobility dismounted operations. At just under 5 lbs the baseline system consists of an integrated pulse induction loop sensor and passive magnetometer.
The compact form factor (2″x3″x8″ in stowed) includes a stabbing probe to interrogate soft material concealants (e.g. hay bails, underbrush, etc.) as well as a 40 in retractable sensor arm for deployment of various sensor payloads (ie Pulse Induction loop). Currently, battery life is in excess of 5 hours depending on mode of operation.
What makes DAGRS very exciting is its open architecture design that can easily accommodate additional sensor modules. AS the threat adapts, so can DAGRS. For example, an advanced DAGRS system that includes an advanced Central Computational Unit (CCU) with 1) enhanced multi-sensor processing and fusion, 2) data acquisition and analysis, 3) mapping and geopositioning, and 4) wireless integration with smart devices for remote sensor visualization and control is currently in development. Additionally, advanced DAGRS also includes additional sensor options which include Ground Penetrating Radar, LWIR camera (for detection of thermal gradients), FT-IR spectrometer (for characterization of explosive effluents), Non-Linear Junction Detector (for detection of circuit boards), as well as accelerometers and gradiometer.
Baseline prototypes are being delivered to the Government next month and DAGRS will be available for commercial and Government sales in the Fall of 2012.
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