Long-Range Application Focus - Copenhagen Sensor Technology

Ruggedized CST Electro-Op+cal Long-Range Surveillance
and Cri+cal Infrastructure Protec+on Applica+ons
Copenhagen Sensor Technology
Border protec+on and surveillance
The need for a higher security level to fight the rising threats of terrorism is increasing. Surveillance at borders to
control and prevent any unlawful cross border ac+vity is therefore a poli+cal focus for many na+ons.
The surveillance system used at borders has to be opera+ng regardless of weather or ligh+ng condi+ons.
CST have developed a series of ruggedized electro-op+cal cameras for medium and long-range surveillance,
named Spectrel. The Spectrel series are based on a highly sensi+ve colour CCD camera module and powerful
zoom lens, ideal for day and night surveillance and to control remote borders both coast and land, with its herme+cally sealed rugged housing. The choice of camera type depends on how far, how wide a field of view you need
and how closely you need to zoom in on an object. Also for perimeter protec+on of airports or ports real-+me
imaging is an essen+al part of a system, where you can zoom in on and iden+fy the targeted objects and detect if
it is a threat or not.
CST also offers an integrated ruggedized pan and +lt long-range camera and laser illuminator. It operates in a
temperature range from -40°C to 70°C, and has unique bore-sight reten+on, ensuring op+mal scene illumina+on
regardless of distance to the object making it ideal for day and night surveillance for border protec+on,
camp perimeter protec+on, homeland security and cri+cal infrastructure protec+on (CIP) applica+ons.
Up to 1000 mm focal length
– recognize a human at 8 km distance
The Spectrel cameras from CST for midand long-range surveillance are ideal for
applications where the ability to see far is
critical. CST can make a camera up to 1000
mm focal length which equals being able
to recognize a human at 8 km distance.
Wide operating temperature range
-40°C to 70°C
As part of the housing being rugged the
whole interior is also made to be operational even under temperatures ranging
from -40°C to 70°C.
True Day/Night Mode – Switchable
colour and Near-IR imaging
The Spectrel series have a switchable
colour and Near-IR imaging function,
which means you can use the camera
both day and night. During daytime you
can see many details with the colour
imaging. During night you can switch to a
Near-IR imaging which gives you a black/
white night vision.
High-speed motorized zoom and focus,
“Autofocus-on-demand”
The Spectrel cameras have a high-speed
motorized zoom with a travel time from
wide to narrow Field of View of less than
5-8 seconds, depending on which camera
you choose. In addition the cameras
come with an “Auto-Focus on Demand”,
which lets the camera control the focus
automatically.
Cri+cal Infrastructure Protec+on | Naval and offshore surveillance
All of our power, water and general infrastructure systems such as railroads and roads have become increasingly
threatened by terrorists all over the world. Therefore, security systems to protect such facili+es are cri+cal.
It is not sufficient to detect an object or person, it is also needed to recognize and oen even iden+fy.
With a CST daylight camera from the Spectrel series you can recognize and iden+fy the wanted object or person,
up to 8 km away which gives you the advantage of reac+ng faster.
On the offshore market it is important to secure wind turbines, so they do not get damaged by vessel collisions;
with a surveillance system you can act proac+ve when the vessel is approaching. CST electro-op+cal cameras are
ruggedized and herme+cally sealed to be opera+onal under humidity for the tough mari+me missions performed by naval vessels or patrol vessels. Commercial vessels at sea also need to be proac+ve in the threat of
pirates approaching. By recognizing whether or not a boat is a threat in 8 km, the vessel can call for assistance
and perform preven+ve ac+ons and escape the pirates to safe assets and lives.
Protective, sealed housing meeting highest protection standards
The surveillance of borders both on land and along the coastline is often placed in
remote places, where maintenance can be difficult and costly to perform.
Therefore CST cameras have a protective and sealed housing to reduce the need
for maintenance. For offshore applications the cameras are sealed to withstand
saltwater and humidity.
Bore-sight retention within ±0,2 mrad
Typical CST bore-sight retention is ±0.2
milli-radians, correspondent to staying
within a target area of ±20 cm at a
distance of 1 km, when zooming in.
This unique capability is one of CST’s
core competencies and offers you the
advantage to stay on target when
zooming in and out.
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Copenhagen Sensor Technology
is characterized by three core features:
Ruggedized cameras – CST is specialized in ruggedized cameras for demanding applica+ons
Reliability – the technology is proven in the field
Flexibility – together we can create a solu+on that provides the best performance to match your needs
CST is a Danish company specializing
in the development, manufacturing,
and marketing of high-performance
rugged electro-optical solutions
for demanding battlefield and
surveillance applications.
The advanced cameras are sold
through system providers, vehicle
manufacturers and a worldwide
distributor network.
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CST | Copenhagen Sensor Technology A/S
Symfonivej 15 | DK-2730 Herlev | Denmark | Phone +45 44 92 18 55 | Fax +45 44 92 18 56 | [email protected] | www.copst.com