January 06, 2009 06:22 PM PST

GROUND CONTROL STATIONS
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Standard Ground Control Station (GCS)

  • Pilot and payload operator stations
  • Redundant control
  • Mil-Sted heads-up display
  • Multi-function workstations with data exploitation, mission planning and SAR control capabilities
  • C-130 transportable

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Multi-Aircraft Control (MAC) of Four Aircraft From One GCS

  • Crew complement includes one pilot and four sensor operators
  • Pilot can dynamically select which aircraft is under direct control
  • Four sensors operators maintain continuous control of sensors
  • Sensor operator control of aircraft with point-and-click commands
  • Designed for complete system redundancy
  • Currently in use by the U.S. Air Force

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High Mobility Ground Control Station (HMGCS)

  • Two PGCSs mounted in a HMMNWV S-788 shelter
  • Portable Ground Data Terminal (PGDT) provides over 200+ km range
  • Rapidly deployable command and control asset
  • C-130 transportable
  • Currently deployed with the U.S. Army

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Portable Ground Control Station (PGCS)

  • Suitcase portable (<100 lbs.)
  • Complete aircraft control, including launch and recovery
  • Single operator aircraft and sensor control
  • Installation available into other equipment

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Multi-Function Workstation (MFW)

  • Mission planning
  • Mission monitoring
  • Data exploitation
  • Lynx SAR control
  • Video recording
  • Video and data archiving
  • Integrated into GCS or stand-alone system

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