ACS

ACS presents PTSTS – Portable Tactical Surveillance & Targeting System.

PTSTS is a cutting-edge, lightweight, self-powered surveillance and targeting system for such tactical applications as forward surveillance operations, close air support targeting missions and JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Coordinator) missions.

PTSTS incorporates the proven multi-sensor MINI-VESPA surveillance & targeting payload with a power pack, a rugged computer, a handheld display with built-in magnetic compass and a north finding module, all mounted on a light tripod.

The remote control and operation option of PTSTS enables the operator to remain safely away from the system, in a concealed and protected position.

PTSTS offers the added advantage of a vehicle mounting option – the system may be mounted on a vehicle and operated from inside the vehicle or remotely.

Carried and operated by a single operator, PTSTS can be deployed promptly: positioning and north-finding do not require accurate levelling and no bore-sighting or sensor calibration are required. The system can be operationally ready within 5 minutes (not including the thermal imager).

High capacity, lightweight batteries enable extended operation for up to 7 hours. Integral communication interfaces enable real-time transmission of video and data.

Offering portability, prompt deployment, simple operation, remote control, day/night surveillance, automatic tracking and range measurement for moving targets and target pointing, PTSTS is a welcome addition to any tactical operation where surveillance and targeting are required.

Features and Advantages

• Cutting-edge portable surveillance and targeting system for tactical applications
• Based on the proven multi-sensor MINI-VESPA surveillance & targeting payload
• Carried and operated by a single operator
• Prompt deployment
• Extended operation – up to 7 hours
• Real-time transmission of video & data
• Remote control and operation enhances operator safety
• Vehicle mounting option
• Main functions:
  • Day/night visual surveillance
  • Automatic moving target tracking
  • Target acquisition: detection, recognition & identification
  • Range measurement
  • Target locating & pointing
• System specifications:
  

  Parameter	Value
  System weight (including SU with 2 x energy packs, tripod & mechanical adapter, rugged computer, 10m cable, ANFM filter & external cables)	Approx. 15.7 kg
  Lightweight backpack	Approx. 4 kg
  North Finding (Magnetic)	Less than 0.7°
  North Finding (ANFM)	Less than 1.3 mrad
  Internal GPS accuracy	±5m
  Target position accuracy (ANFM applied)	Azimuth: approx. 1.3 mrad Range: ±5m
  Deployment Time	Less than 5 minutes (excluding thermal imager)
  Operation time with two batteries (@25°C)	Approx. 7 hours
  One double capacity battery for rugged computer (@25°C)	Approx. 8 hoursVideo channel characteristics:

  Parameter	Value / Type	Comment
  Detector	1/4” CCD color
  Video Format	NTSC
  Spectral Response	Visible to near IR
  Pixels	768 x 480
  Fields-of-View	21°x15.75° to 0.9°x0.64°	Continuous zoom/electronic zoom x4
  Main Controls/Modes	Focus: Manual/ Automatic Auto exposure: fully automatic, shutter priority, iris priority, ICR (IR cut filter) – On/Off

  • IR channel (thermal imager) characteristics:

  Parameter	Value / Type	Comment
  Detector	InSb FPA	Video aspect ratio 4:3
  Video Format	RS-170
  Spectral range	Within 3–5 µm
  Cryogenic Cooler	Closed cycle low vibration
  Cool Down Time	Less than 10 minutes
  Pixels	480 x 384
  NETD	< 50 mK
  NUC	1 point	2 points for lab calibration
  Focal Length	19.5 to 275 mm
  Fields-of-View	22°x16.5° (W) to 2.0°x1.5° (N)	Continuous zoom
  Display Magnification	Electronic zoom x2
  Main Controls/Modes	Gain/level (AGC & manual) Automatic Contrast Enhancement (ACE) Focus to Infinity/manual White hot/black hot

  • LRF specifications:

  Parameter	Value / Type	Comments
  Wavelength	Eye-safe 1.5-1.6 µm
  Range Measurement	300 to 10,000 m
  Range Accuracy	±5 m
  Laser Beam Frequency	1 PPS	Pulse Per Second