Israeli Company Launches New Surveillance System
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Seraphim Optronics launches the Remote Observation Sensor System (ROSS). Seraphim, a leading developer of electro-optic surveillance and security equipment, has added the ROSS to their Unattended Ground Covert Imaging Surveillance solutions.
The ROSS system, which covers geographical gaps in border protection and intelligence gathering systems, has many advantages: Compactness; energy efficiency; durability and high survivability, due to its camouflage and ability to withstand harsh environments; and the inclusion of today’s most advanced communications systems. In addition, the ROSS can be integrated with a state-of-the-art tactical radar, thus providing the ultimate solution for problem of unguarded borders.
The radar continuously covers a 90-degrees area, delivering persistent surveillance, with an automatic detection range of up to 2 km. The system can be triggered by the radar, Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS-acoustic, seismic, etc.), or integral VMD. It can cue the Day & Night (IR) cameras to the location of the alert.
ROSS also serves as a data hub for other UGS, with the ability to continuously relay the video and event data to HQ. The day-and-night (VGA uncooled thermal) cameras play a critical role in determining whether an unauthorized activity is taking place, thus preventing false alarms.
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Small, lightweight, and single-person portable, the ROSS delivers a wide range of advanced features, including remote controlled day/night surveillance and wide field of regard, and has no external moving parts.
The system – which provides full communication flexibility supporting WiFi, Cellular, Wired, and Satellite – is self-contained and exceptionally energy efficient for short and long duration missions.
The system also provides a ‘house call’ option, enabling direct surveillance of pre-memorized locations, a scan path with automatic cyclical scanning of pre-programmed targets, a scheduler for automatic daily operations (camera switchover, hibernate, etc.), and a sabotage sensor with tamper alarm, activated when the system is touched.
ROSS can be used in tactical applications such as border protection and gap filling, perimeter and force/facility protection, and intelligence gathering including suspect surveillance and incrimination. The system can be integrated with small, low-power radars as well as with external controllable sensors including seismic and acoustic sensors, target acquisition solutions, and C4I systems.