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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Gyrocam Sensor Maritime Capability with
U.S. Navy
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Lockheed
Martin recently completed a series of successful demonstrations of its
Gyrocam 15-inch Dual Sensor and 15-inch Triple Sensor in a realistic
military maritime environment. The demonstration was conducted as part
of a cooperative research and development effort with the Stiletto Maritime
Demonstration Program. That program was established to help accelerate
the delivery of innovative maritime technologies across all armed services. |
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During training
day, Lockheed Martin employee Mike Bergeron (second from right) instructs
the operator on the Gyrocam’s auto track function. The Gyrocam
team received immediate end-user feedback on the technology presented.
Picture: Lockheed Martin |
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During
the demonstration in Virginia Beach, Va., U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat
Command (NECC) sailors used the 15-inch gyro-stabilized optical sensors
in both day and night exercises. After successfully tracking items of
interest and acquiring on-the-move, high-resolution electro-optical
and thermal video, end-users provided immediate feedback on the technology.
“Lockheed Martin’s 15-inch Gyrocam sensors provided NECC
sailors with an elevated, unobstructed, 360-degree surveillance advantage,”
said Dave Huber, senior program manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles
and Fire Control. “Our Gyrocam sensors can detect and track items
of interest beyond line of sight, giving sailors the critical time needed
to deploy proper defensive measures.” |
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A Lockheed
Martin Gyrocam 15-inch Dual Sensor System provides surveillance during
the first capability demonstration by the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration
Program.
Picture: Lockheed Martin
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Gyrocam
maritime sensor systems support long-range search-and-rescue, counter-terrorism,
drug interdiction, patrol and surveillance operations. Lockheed Martin
has extensive experience mounting gyro-stabilized optical sensor systems
on maritime craft, ranging from patrol boats to naval frigates. Gyrocam
maritime sensor systems have the capability to see through fog, haze
and complete darkness.
Lockheed Martin’s Gyrocam sensor systems are designed for rapid
deployment and have been delivered to all branches of the U.S. military
and 22 state, local and federal law enforcement agencies. More than
1,100 Gyrocam sensor systems have been fielded on U.S. Army and Marine
Corps vehicles for combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally,
Gyrocam systems maintain a 95 percent operational readiness rate over
millions of hours of use. |
