Sensors | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily

Archive for the ‘Sensors’ Category

AUSA – GuardBot Inc

Friday, October 25th, 2013

The Spherical Amphibious Robot System looks like something the BC comic strip character Thor would have invented had his timeline been long enough.

The SARS does looks like a wheel with cameras (or other sensors) on either side but but that’s where the similarity ends. Unlike the BC wheel, SARS is amphibious and is propelled by an internal pendulum to control the center of gravity meaning forward and rearward movement as well as 360 Deg turns. It can be manually operated or preprogrammed with a GPS track and rolls along, in virtual silence. It offers about 4-6 hours of endurance and a top speed of 6mph on land and 4 mph on water. Finally, SARS can negotiate a 30 Deg slope.

www.guardbot.org

Tags: GuardBot Inc
Posted in AUSA, Sensors | 4 Comments »

AUSA – Colt

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

Colt debuted their new SWORD system at AUSA. The Sniper Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices Technology Demonstrator is based on Colt Canada’s Small Arms Network Power Data System. It combines a laser designator equipped observer with snipers utilizing Android networked rifles.

SWORD not only allows the observer to designate targets for multiple shooters but the snipers can also share data across the network including live optic feeds.

The nodes in the network are IP based so data can be shared with anyone given permissions. The system can accept additional data inputs such as UAV feeds.

The various rifle mounted components include a networked optic and Android device which sit atop Colt’s powered rail which incorporates a battery in the buttstock. Alternatively, it can use a Panacis SharePack.

www.colt.com

Tags: Colt
Posted in AUSA, Sensors, weapons | Comments Off on AUSA – Colt

Walking Dead Zombie Prepper Multi-Gun 2013

Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Black Rain Ordnance, in association with Advanced Armament Corp and Tactical Night Vision Company, is holding the Walking Dead Zombie Prepper Multi-Gun 2013. The event will consist of a seven stage 3-gun night shoot; no ambient light, only weapon, handheld, or head mounted lights. Visible lasers and red dot sights are also allowed.

For one of the stages, TNVC and AAC are hosting an all night vision, suppressed stage. Participants will also have the opportunity to run the new Team Wendy LTP helmet.

Here’s a promo video from last year’s event:

This year’s event will be held at CCC Security Range in Cresson, TX on Oct. 26/27.

For more info and to register for the event, visit lonestarprotect.com/walkingdead2013/

Tags: AAC, Black Rain Ordnance, TNVC
Posted in Sensors | Comments Off on Walking Dead Zombie Prepper Multi-Gun 2013

Kopis Mobile – Networked Tactical Television

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

I first saw the Networked Tactical Television (NTtv) system from Kopis Mobile at the ADS Warrior Expo East in July and it blew me away. NTtv is a completely COTS systems that turns your smart phone into a controller for the action cameras so many troops are mounting on their helmets and equipment. It is completely agonistic to the type of video camera or smart phone operating system (e.g. Blackberry, iOS, Android). Not only is it adaptable, it’s also scalable. The NTtv boxes set up their own WiFi mesh network or can connect to tactical 4G LTE networks and tactical wave relay radios. Kopis Mobile can put together a system to your specs and integrate their technology into gear you already have on hand. It’s amazing.

Here’s the standard description of the system:

Operators noticed that many action cameras (e.g. GoPro or Contour) were being carried downrange, and the rapid adoption of smartphones meant that video screens were available as well. The NTtv system links these two sets of COTS products – or any standard camera and smart device – to allow squad members to easily share video among themselves. With a small, inexpensive, rugged camera and convenient smartphone on hand, the addition of a lightweight NTtv box ties all of the squad together via an industry standard RTSP stream. A specialized NTtv app lets squad members easily flip through the ‘channels’. The minimal system footprint enables multiple uses of the same kit, so that a squad can migrate the camera from dismounted, to mobile, to fixed site surveillance while keeping every member abreast of the overall situational awareness.

Above you can see a few screenshots from NTtv. The Raven UAS shot is from an iPhone!

Click image to download .pdf

www.kopismobile.com

Tags: Kopis Mobile
Posted in Sensors | Comments Off on Kopis Mobile – Networked Tactical Television

Spuhr AB – NVG Mount

Monday, October 14th, 2013

Spuhr AB’s NVG Mount was developed around the idea to give the operator full flexibility of mono, dual, and firearms mounted NVDs along with the ability to transition between those options in a few seconds. The mount can easily be adjusted for tilt, eye width, and/or eye-relief. For individuals who prefer to have their right-eye monocular mounted to their firearm, the monocular can be securely moved from the mount to the firearm and back again. The quick interface and adjustment memory allows the user to transfer the whole system, including goggles, from helmet to head and back if the situation warrants it. The entire system is also designed for quick and secure mounting, which is useful for those who like to parachute with clean helmets during descent. The NVG Mount is ideally used with the Insight MUM-14 or Vectronix TARSIUS16, although other NVDs can easily be mounted to the device as well.

www.spuhr.com/nvg-mount.html

Tags: Spuhr AB
Posted in Sensors | 1 Comment »

HTC/Rogue Gunfighter Low Vis Demo Day – L-3 Warrior Systems Insight LWTS

Friday, October 11th, 2013

The LWTS – Light Weapon Thermal Sight – is the latest thermal weapon sight from L-3 Insight Technology. It features a 640×480 17 micron uncooled micro bolometer with a 30 hertz refresh rate, compared to 340×240 found in older models. The LWTS is video capable with an output jack. It has an integrated shutter and non-uniformity calibration. Four integrated reticle patterns are boresightable to better than 1 MOA. It’s capable of 2x digital zoom, with adjustment for white or black hot thermal and contrast and saturation adjustment. The LWTS is powered by four AA batteries and is compatible with ACOG and Close Combat Optics.

www.insighttechnology.com/l3-products/light-weapon-thermal-sight-lwts

Tags: HTC/RG Low Vis Demo Day, Insight, L3Warrior Systems Insight
Posted in Sensors | 6 Comments »

Morovision – Night Vision Operators Course

Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Morovision Night Vision, Inc., in partnership with Telluric Group, recently completed their Night Vision Operators Course (NVOC). They pieced together the footage from the course and made a video.

www.morovision.com/

www.telluricgroup.com/

Tags: Morovision, Telluric Group
Posted in Sensors, Training | 9 Comments »

EOG’s New Garmin 301/401 Wrist Strap

Sunday, September 29th, 2013

ExplosiveOps Gear’s new Garmin 301/401 wrist strap was made to provide a superior mounting option for the Garmin 301/401 GPS device. It uses hardware already on the Garmin 301/401, which eliminates the many problems that come with using a GPS in a clear window pouch: no glare, no fumbling with buttons, and operating the GPS with gloves becomes much easier.

The strap is fully adjustable and comes in a length of 11.5″; it’s longer and wider than the stock strap. Constructed of a comfortable, breathable, wicking fabric, the strap is washable and gets softer with each use.

Available in MultiCam, Coyote, and SRT Black. Made in the USA.

www.explosiveopsgear.com/catalog/item/6902025/9912864.htm

Tags: ExplosiveOps Gear
Posted in Sensors | Comments Off on EOG’s New Garmin 301/401 Wrist Strap