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