The VCS is a fully integrated command, control and information system designed for the control of unmanned vehicles or for remote surveillance in both manned and unmanned applications. The VCS provides the operator with real-time situational awareness, and integrates all control and monitoring functions for mission effectiveness. The VCS is a fully proven technology used for air, land and sea based vehicles in areas such as surveillance UAV's, target systems, and mine detection applications. Central to the VCS are the scrolling map and live video window with real-time compass rose overlay. The map and live video provide the operator with real time geo-referenced recognition of vehicle position, direction and sensor orientation.
All operational vehicles are visible simultaneously.
The mission path, actual path, historical path and selected overlays can be superimposed on the scrolling map background. Sensors such as optical and infrared cameras can be controlled and positioned simply by clicking on either the scrolling map or inside the live video window. This real-time method of sensor control allows the operator to effortlessly search and track along a winding road or river. The VCS can also automate the control of sensors to provide an area search capability, with the operator feedback for search operations. The VCS can be tailored to handle sensor fusion requirements, such as in mine detection applications where information from multiple sensors must be processed and presented in real-time.