BAE Systems
Modern unmanned systems make their mark
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are gaining popularity because of their versatility, persistence, and the minimized risk to operators involved in tactical military missions and civil operations
The modern UAS comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the control system, and other support equipment. The systems are used around the globe to secure ports, assist with disaster recovery, protect borders, and monitor wildfires and other natural disasters.
Real-time images and videos derived from unmanned systems provide a wealth of information that must be analyzed quickly. Streaming video gives analysts and ground forces a current and realistic view of the operational environment.
The development of adaptable platforms and sensors accelerates the need to transform motion imagery into intelligence. BAE Systems' SOCET GXP Video Analysis tool reads and displays live video feeds or saved video files from airborne sensors. It is geospatially enabled to provide a highly accurate resource for analyzing video and uses the real-world geographic information embedded in many UAS and UAV streams — country, region, city, postal code, latitude, longitude and time zone — to provide up-to-date intelligence data.
Video metadata can be viewed graphically or in text format, with a head-up display (HUD) superimposed on the video. The HUD offers graphics and text information over the video, such as: AV heading and position; target location and width (height above target); slant range; sensor type, bearing, and elevation; date and time; compass rose; pitch; fuel level; and weapon load.
The Video Analysis tool is integrated with Google Earth to provide sensor position, field of view, and situational awareness for video footprints. With a single click, users can capture still frames into the SOCET GXP Multiport analysis window.
BAE Systems developed the Video Analysis capability to give analysts a convenient way to work with video and transmit critical data and reports to decision-makers. The latest advances in video compression provide remarkable quality from the smallest amount of video data. Analysts see crisp, clear, high-definition video in much smaller files, saving bandwidth and storage costs.
Unmanned systems have become an integral part in the global fight against terrorism, providing reconnaissance and surveillance, signals intelligence, and precision targeting support for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
BAE Systems' MANTIS UAV is now flying, and will use SOCET GXP in its ground station for exploiting still-imagery and full-motion video data sets. BAE Systems' High Endurance Rapid Technology Insertion (HERTI) UAV team also is using SOCET GXP. The HERTI system captures, processes, and disseminates high-quality imagery.
The SOCET GXP Video Analysis tool complements BAE Systems' UAS global offering — a full-service solution integrating the air vehicle system, mission control system, and controlled infrastructure, focused on reducing cost and operator risk.
BAE Systems offers video analysis training through its GEOINT Tradecraft Advancement Center. Expert instructors provide courses to teach analysts how to best interpret video scenes in high-definition streaming video to get them up and running quickly. The multiphase training program fully qualifies motion-imagery analysts through advanced training and technology solutions
