Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) introduced on Wednesday a new electro-optical long-range surveillance system – the MegaPOP.
The new payload is designed for land applications, such as marine or land border control, surveillance of sensitive facilities, or any other operational mission that requires especially lengthy surveillance performance, as well as high-definition vision capabilities with a system that uses several sensors simultaneously, the company said in a statement.
MegaPOP simultaneously tapes a video on a thermal/HD channel with night vision, a color daylight HD channel, and an innovative HD SWIR technology channel. The continuous zoom capability provides the end user with high-quality output even under highly challenging visual conditions, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) said. The system can be installed on various platforms – from poles for sea vessels to land vehicles and fences.
The company explained that the system features an exceptionally long range of surveillance augmented by multispectral capabilities.
“It offers an extraordinary range of sensors that can be used together and a range of laser capabilities. Additional system features include digital tracking, specialized image processing, and additional methods of data processing and automating surveillance capabilities. A built-in gyro stabilizing system ensures stable imaging under all environmental conditions,” it said.
MegaPOP has a magnetic-independent, highly accurate northing capability to assist in managing target datum points. Advanced digital interfaces allow simplified control even from remote control posts and operational work that involves additional sensors, including ELINT, COMINT and more.
This electro-optical payload was developed by TAMAM, IAI’s electro-optical and navigation system house.
Avi Elisha, IAI’s TAMAM Division GM at the Systems, Missiles and Space Group, said: “MegaPOP is the outcome of decades of experience accumulated at IAI in developing some of the world’s most advanced surveillance systems, including inertial navigation.
“With MegaPOP, our customers will benefit from advanced and improved surveillance performance in every arena that demands uncompromising image quality, tough weather conditions, and optical threat detection in especially long ranges. MegaPOP offers a new standard to the global ER/IO market. We are proud to provide our global clients with another advanced solution.”