Imaging System Paints a Big Picture

摘要

Nato and coalition commanders soon may benefit from a Norwegian-designed data fusion and visualization system. The technology allows satellite imagery, three-dimensional terrain maps, and live video and radar feeds to be displayed on a bank of linked high-resolution monitors. The screens can be used in a transportable map table arrangement or in a large display and a static facility. Creating a common operational picture is both the goal and challenge of network-centric warfare. To operate efficiently, all participating units must have a single, shared picture of the battlefield; however, legacy systems and applications often fragment this image. A tool capable of unifying various data and sensor feeds into a consistent format that can be displayed on a monitor greatly enhances warfighters' situational awareness.