Textron Systems is showcasing its MicroObserver Unattended Ground Sensors UGS system 31105163.

Ruggedized to withstand a wide spectrum of climates and terrains, the system helps users detect, classify and track threats for enhanced situational awareness and force protection. 

UGS are intended to provide a persistent, reliable operational picture; however, many UGS systems fail to deliver this information dependably, covertly or consistently over time. Textron Systems’ MicroObserver UGS solve these issues with rugged construction, discreet emplacement and proven results over a long life. The MicroObserver system offers seismic detection and tracking with infrared image capture and wireless image transmission. Backhaul capability enables storage and sharing of both seismic and image data with the larger network.

The MicroObserver system includes nodes designed specifically for short- and long-term emplacements, with the former proven to offer one-month mission life and the latter providing life of more than two years. Minimal battery replacement reduces system maintenance and life-cycle cost, while safeguarding the location of sensor emplacements. The system can be programmed so that individual nodes or the entire system hibernate at predetermined times to further extend battery life.

Advanced detection algorithms and a field-tested, integrated tracking system ensure that cameras are cued to verifiable threats, rather than needlessly scanning a wide field of view. The MicroObserver system automatically adapts to changes in the seismic environment, ensuring a very low false alarm rate. The system’s store and forward capability is ideally suited for persistent surveillance applications.