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Integrated observation from sensor to command centre
NGS integrates DAT-CON observation technologies into tailored surveillance solutions for ports, offshore facilities, coastlines, borders and critical infrastructure. By combining radar data, electro-optical and thermal imaging, AIS information and command-and-control software, operators can work from a unified operational picture rather than separate, uncoordinated systems.
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About DAT-CON
Founded in Slovenia in 1992, DAT-CON develops mobile, stationary and portable observation solutions for perimeter, border, coastal and critical-infrastructure security. Its portfolio includes electro-optical multi-sensor systems, pan-and-tilt platforms, thermal and day/night imaging, laser range finders, mobile surveillance systems, coastal surveillance solutions and specialised software.
Key technologies
SOVA command-and-control software
SOVA is a modular C4I software environment developed for border police, coast guard and naval applications. It provides a central interface for connected subsystems and supports functions such as device control, recording, target tracking, panoramic observation and automatic slew-to-cue operation.
Electro-optical multi-sensor systems
DAT-CON multi-sensor platforms combine long-range thermal imaging with high-resolution day/night cameras on remotely controlled pan-and-tilt units. Depending on the operational requirement, systems can also incorporate laser range finding, GPS, digital compass, radar connectivity, SWIR imaging and video tracking.
Radar and AIS integration
For coastal and maritime surveillance, radar and AIS data can be connected to the observation system so that a detected target can be associated with available identification data and automatically handed over to an electro-optical sensor for visual verification.
How NGS integrates DAT-CON technology
NGS combines DAT-CON technologies with the communications, network, recording and control-room infrastructure required by each site. A typical integrated workflow can include:
- marine or terrestrial radar detects and tracks a target;
- SOVA presents the target and supporting sensor data to the operator;
- the relevant thermal or day/night camera is automatically directed towards the target;
- the operator receives live imagery for recognition, classification and decision support;
- events, video and system information are made available to the command centre for monitoring and review.
Applications
- Offshore platforms, terminals and FPSOs
- Ports, harbours and coastal approaches
- Maritime and inland waterways
- Land borders and remote perimeters
- Oil and gas facilities
- Government and defence installations
- Mobile and rapidly deployable surveillance units
Why the integrated solution matters
Long-range detection is most useful when operators can rapidly verify what has been detected. The combination of radar, AIS, thermal imaging, visible-light cameras and command-and-control software helps transform individual sensors into a coordinated surveillance capability. NGS adds the local engineering, communications infrastructure and support needed to deploy that capability as a complete operational system.
Planning a maritime, coastal or long-range surveillance project? Contact NGS to discuss the required coverage, sensor combination, communications architecture and command-centre configuration.
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