Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) (TASE: ARSP.B1) has announced that it will supply upgraded Flir zoom Multi-Mission Optronic Stabilized Payload (MOSP) 3000 to three foreign customers. IAI reported that the contracts are worth a total of $20 million.
The system was developed by IAI's Tamam Division, and MOSP3000's new configuration includes a state of the art infrared camera with a continuous optical zoom. The system also incorporates advanced image processing capabilities that enhance targeting acquisition ranges.
MOSP3000 is a multi-sensor electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) payload - a more advanced model of MOSP concept. The system's 14" unit is designed primarily for UAS and aerostat platforms, while the 15" unit is designed primarily for helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, naval vessels and ground applications that require enhanced ruggedized structures.
MOSP3000's open architecture design accommodates up to five sensors. The sensor package includes a continuous day color zoom camera, a continuous optical zoom thermal imaging cameras (640x480 detector format), a laser pointer and an eye-safe laser range finder. A laser designator & laser ranger finder (LDRF) can also be installed. A built in Automatic Video Tracker (AVT) is integrated in all the configurations.
The system is being displayed until tomorrow at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) being held in Tel Aviv.
IAI has also introduced a new version of its extra lightweight MicroPOP stabilized payload. The new MicroPOP version, also developed by Tamam, includes new thermal imager based on large format detector and a continuous optical zoom. An Automatic Video Tracker (AVT) was also integrated to enhance operational capabilities.
The MicroPOP is used for short-range observation missions. The system provides advanced, enhanced image capabilities for mini unmanned aerial vehicles (mini-UAVs).
The Micro-POP (Plug in Optronic Stabilized Payload) is a gyro-stabilized single sensor payload, which can be configured for day or night observation. This design provides an easy operation, maintenance and low cost to customer since one turret is used for both, day and night operation.
MicroPOP is part of IAI's family of plug-in optronic payload (POP), lightweight Electro-Optical (EO) payloads which offer day and night observation capabilities. Applications include military surveillance and close awareness support for small units. IAI said that it had delivered hundreds of units to various customers around the world.
Future improvements planned for the MicroPOP include additional sensors such as laser range finder, laser pointer and a packaging of day and night sensors in a single slice.
TAMAM's general manager Shaul Shahar said, "Our new payload combines miniaturization technology with operational needs that were gained during the operation of the previous versions. The new IR camera was fully designed and manufactured in IAI and provides our customers with outstanding payload performance."