NERIO-LR Optronics Systems LONG RANGE SURVEILLANCE AND THREAT ACQUISITION SYSTEM

NERIO-LR is a state of the art modular Electro-Optical (EO) Surveillance, Threat Acquisition (STA) and Reconnaissance system designed to satisfy a broad range of current and emerging customer requirements.

These include:

  • Border security and Critical National Infrastructure protection
  •  Vehicle based STA and Reconnaissance operational from both wheeled and tracked vehicle platforms
  •  Coastal surveillance
  •  Ship borne STA and Situation Awareness.

NERIO-LR integrates world-class EO sensors as part of a fully flexible payload configuration together with a gyro-stabilised director mechanism enabling capability, cost and performance to be optimised according to specific customer needs.

Utilising the SLX-Hawk Thermal Imaging (TI) camera for provision of a 24/7 operational capability, NERIOLR combines a 24° to 1.8° TI zoom field of view with a
360° x +60°/-90° system field of regard. This breadth of imaging coverage and performance capability enables customers to conduct surveillance acquisition operations at both very short and longrange with a single EO system asset.

Performance of the SLX-Hawk TI camera enables the identification of threats at ranges typically beyond the effective range of the threat’s typical weapon system.

Additionally to the SLX-Hawk TI camera, the standard NERIO-LR sensor payload configuration includes a colour day TV camera and optional, eye-safe Laser Rangefinder (LRF) to supplement the surveillance capability and enable the capability for geospatial threat location.

The modular payload and communication architecture of NERIO-LR enables the Day TV Camera and LRF solutions to tailored to meet specific customer performance, cost and capability needs. Additionally the NERIO-LR may be operated with an optional Auto Video Tracker to provide closed-loop sight-line control.

NERIO-LR is designed to facilitate use in direct or mast mounting to platforms, or static tower mounted applications. An optional Fast-Fit mast mount adaptor also enables NERIO-LR to be rapidly de-mounted from and re-mounted to mobile reconnaissance platforms enabling the system to be used off-platform as part of dismounted observation post operations if required.

KEY FEATURES AND CUSTOMER BENEFITS

Gyro-stabilised EO payload

Enables operation on moving platforms and optimised performance in mast/tower mounted applications.

Continuous 360° x +60°/-90° coverage

Provides a solution for both close-in, e.g. urban canyons, and long-range surveillance and threat identification.

SLX-Hawk TI Camera

World-Class TI performance coupled with a full range continuous 24° to 1.8° zoom lens enabling high performance, 24/7 operation.

Modular payload architecture

Enables the NERIO-LR system level capability to be optimised for customer specific cost, capability and performance needs and accommodate special to role payloads for specific operational applications.

Open-standards, IP based control interfaces

Enables NERIO-LR to be easily interfaced with customer specific security or mission system solutions, including the UK MoDs GVA Defence Standard.

Rugged design

Enables NERIO-LR to be utilised against a broad range of operational requirements across a global environment, including; static or mobile and land or ship borne environment.

OPTIONAL CAPABILTIES

  • Gyro stabilised or unstabilised variants are available
  • Automatic Threat Detection and Tracking
  • Modular system control and display solutions
  • Operational deployment solutions
  • Special to role EO modules, e.g. illuminator and dazzle sources.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

GYRO-STABILISED HEAD

  • Field of regard:Continuous 360° x +60°/-90°
  • Angular speed:60°/s (max)
  • Pointing accuracy:0.06° 1σ in both axis
  • Stabilisation:performance 200μrad (1σ)

SLX-HAWK THERMAL IMAGER

  • Resolution:640 x 512 pixels (Optional microscan to 1280 x 1024)
  • Operating waveband:3μm to 5μm
  • Sensitivity:17mK NETD (typical)
  • Optical field of view:Continuous zoom: 24° x 19° to 1.8° x 1.4°

COLOUR DAY TV CAMERA

  • Resolution:976 x 582 pixels
  • Optical field of view:Continuous zoom: 46° to 1.7° (horizontal)
  • Auto focus:On demand and zoom triggered
  • Sensitivity:10mLux (25% video, f/1.9)


EYESAFE LRF (OPTIONAL)

  • Laser type:Er Glass
  • Laser safety:Class 1
  • Wavelength:1540mm
  • Range:80m to 20km
  • Accuracy:±5m (1σ)


SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Power supply:18v – 32v dc
  • Operating temperature range:-32°C to +71°C

RANGE PERFORMANCE (KM)

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