New Advanced Payload To Be Installed On Aerostats

New Advanced Payload To Be Installed On Aerostats

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ELI-3332 payload

The new payload, ELI-3332, developed by Elta a subsidiary of Israel aerospace industries (IAI) is an advanced aerostat-borne intelligence payload especially designed to overcome obstacles of Line Of Sight (LOS) and perform continuous ground intelligence and surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The system detects, identifies and tracks targets in areas of interest and creates a real time situational awareness picture. Due to the system’s small size and weight, it can be rapidly transported and deployed to 300m AGL using a tactical aerostat. The payload is ideal for surveillance support of manoeuvring forces, border protection, military and law enforcement missions.

The ELI-3332 payload features an electro-optical day/night surveillance sensor, and accurate INS/GPS system as well as a ground surveillance radar, which an advanced phased array pulse Doppler technology. Enabling a detection range of 15 KM for a vehicle and 9 KM for a person, the ELI-3332 payload can operate for 72 hours continuously, while fully controlled by a single operator.

The SkyStar 330, in which the new payload is installed, has four optical fiber tether, enabling extended communication bandwidth & range. The system is equipped with an upgraded navigation system with high capabilities that include point on map ability as well as advanced controllers, allowing better control and management of missions and targets. Designed for various operational uses, the SkyStar 330 system delivers high mobility, rapid deployment capabilities, and smooth performance in extreme weather conditions.