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Sonoma 2511X™

High-Altitude, Long Standoff, EO/IR Imaging system with enhanced Geo-Pointing

  • High-definition, multi-spectral imaging with advanced 11-inch multi-spectral telescope (Mid-Wave IR (MWIR)/Near IR (NIR)/visible)
  • Matched Wide-Field-of-View, High-Definition SAS-3W™ multi-spectral telescope provides context in MWIR, NIR and visible bands
  • Six simultaneous high-definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI) output via fiber interface
  • Patented X-MAST™ precision stabilization provides five-axis stabilization to the entire optical bench
  • Integrated shock isolation reduces impact to sensors and systems
  • Navigation-grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) technology - IMU Inside™ - with integrated inertial navigation system and global positioning system receiver for precision geolocation and geopointing and three times improved geopointing/geoestimating over previous systems
  • Integrates with L3Harris’ VPX-based next-generation video processing unit
  • Industry-compatible operator interface reduces learning curve
  • Road-following mode to support mosaic generation whether along a curving road or hot spot monitoring
  • Shared-aperture sensors grouped along turret centerline to optimize field of regard
  • Long focal length, multi-spectral telescope features built on X-MAST™ to deliver crisp images in all bands at superior standoff ranges
  • Bore-sighted context cameras provide simultaneous coverage of the field of view 
  • Six channels of HD-SDI guarantee situational awareness and high resolution - no detail is lost
  • < 2 μradians line-of-sight jitter delivers incredible image clarity
  • Increased reliability as shock loads are reduced to the optical bench
  • World-class precision geopointing and geoestimating, enabling geofocus and advanced step and area scan patterns, now three times better than fielded systems
  • Simultaneous coverage of visible, Short-Wave IR and Mid-Wave IR channels ensure mission performance under a variety of atmospheric conditions
  • 360˚turreted package provides hemispherical coverage, eliminates bow-tie blind spots
  • Shared-aperture sensors are mounted low in the turret minimizing penetration into the airstream for reduced drag and covert operations
  • High-value target detection and tracking
  • Covert observation - can be used in fully enclosed bays
  • Tactical situational awareness
  • Littoral and maritime surveillance
  • Surveillance and reconnaissance
  • Full-motion video
  • Counter-improvised explosive device/homemade explosive detection with optional optical change detection capability
Turret Specifications
INS/Geo Capabilities Stabilization Stabilization & Steering Vibration and Movement Standard Interfaces:

Geopointing

Geolocation

GPS

Integrated
navigation-grade IMU

LOS pitch attitude accuracy: Consult factory

LOS heading attitude accuracy: Consult factory

Typically
< 2 μradians RMS

(3) axis inner (pitch/yaw/roll)

(2) axis outer (azimuth/elevation)

Vibration isolation: (6) axis passive (x/y/z/pitch/roll/yaw)

AZ/EL slew rate:
0-to-60 degrees/second

LOS pan range: ±97 º

LOS tilt range: -76 º-to-+42 º

Six simultaneous uncompressed digital video feeds

Output via CameraLink®
(HD-SDI if VPU equipped)

Two H.264 video outputs via GigE
(optional if VPU-equipped)

Hand-controller interface

Payload Specifications

Sensor:

Lens Type:

Primary Aperture:

Sensor:

Wavelengths:

Fields of View (h)1

SENSOR 1:
HD MWIR Infrared Imager:

Sonoma SAS-11™

11” (275 mm)

HD MWIR camera

3.5 μm-to-5 μm

0.82 º

SENSOR 2:
HD Visible Continuous Zoom Imager:

Sonoma SAS-11™

11” (275 mm)

HD visible camera

450 nm-to-650 nm

0.10 º-to-0.33 º

SENSOR 3:
HD NIR Continuous Zoom Imager:

Sonoma SAS-11™

11” (275 mm)

HD NIR camera

720 nm-to-900 nm

0.10 º-to-0.33 º

SENSOR 4:
WFOV HD Visible Continuous Zoom Imager:

22:1 continuous zoom

2.5” (63.5 mm)

HD visible camera

450 nm-to-650 nm

2.3 º-to-13.0 º

SENSOR 5:
WFOV HD NIR Continuous Zoom Imager:

22:1 continuous zoom

2.5” (63.5 mm)

HD NIR camera

720 nm-to-900 nm

2.3 º-to-13.0 º

SENSOR 6:
WFOV HD MWIR Infrared Imager:

Sonoma SAS-3W™

2.5” (63.5 mm)

HD MWIR camera

450 nm-to-650 nm

WFOV 13.0 º
MFOV 4.8 º

1 Less optional electronic zoom

System Specifications
Turret: Video Processing Unit: Hand Controller: Cables: Environmental:

≤275 lb
(all sensors)

<25.0" (D) x 36.3" (H)

28 VDC per MIL-STD 704F, 400 W (typical)

35 lb

6.4" (W) x 9.0" (H) x 16.0" (D)

250 W (typical), 350 W (max)

½ ATR

2.2 lb

4.25" (W) x 8.97" (L) x 3.0" (D)

3.5 W (typical), 5 W (max)

Consult factory for available variants

MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-810
RTCA/DO-160

Cleared by DoD/OSR for public release under 15-S-1097 on March 23, 2015

Resources

  • 2511X™ High-Altitude, Long Standoff, Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Imaging System With Enhanced Geopointing Data Sheet

    2511X™ High-Altitude, Long Standoff, Electro Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Imaging System With Enhanced Geopointing Data Sheet

  • VPX-Based Next-Generation Video Processing Unit Data Sheet

    VPU-Based Next-Generation Video Processing Unit Data Sheet

  • Electro Optical Turret Customization Capabilities Data Sheet

    Electro Optical Turret Customization Capabilities Data Sheet

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