OVERVIEW
The UCS (Unified Control Station) is IAI’s 5th generation UAV Ground Control Station (GCS), with flexible installation in a Command and Control center, mobile-shelter, rooms, ships or vehicles. To improve the human environment, the interior is partitioned into two sections: the equipment section and the operational area which provides a quiet and comfortable work zone. It has an open and modular architecture design that allows both the system hardware and software to be portable, scalable and upgradeable. The hardware is based on COTS equipment.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Designed to fit and leverage multi-mission, multi- domain: UAV, UGV and USV platforms
- Applies a “USER centric” philosophy, based on IAI’s extensive experience in flight safety and mission execution, to provide efficient user interfaces
- Open and modular architecture design that allows both the system hardware and software to be portable/scalable/upgradeable
- Designed to be operated from land or sea – in a room or in a shelter
- Design patented
- Hands on operation (HOCAS)
- Stars operation (iconic gui)
- Graphical user interface and on video operation
Values & Benefits
Each Console is designed to perform multiple tasks simultaneously by a single pilot. The information gathered by the airborne sensors/payloads is displayed and available in our unique multi-layered display. The data is not only encored but also presented and available for user manipulation. The console has full support for full HD EO, IR, SAR, MPR, ISAR, Weather radar, TCAS, SIGINIT and other special payloads displays. Full redundancy architecture provides not only hot backup for the hardware but also to the operational data and work progress, ensuring safety and mission continuity. Each UCS supports up to six consoles. The architecture is based on the Client-Server design with compliance to NATO STANAG 4586 ED-2, which requires a Vehicle Specific Module (VSM) server.
The system contains a VSM for interfacing all IAI’s UAV types (from BirdEye to Heron TP) to the UCS application. This enables operation of multiple types of UAVs from the same UCS.
The UCS supports ATOL from remote locations, requiring only a minimum number of UAV technicians for fueling and other tasks. Special sensors are used for the Automatic Taxi, Takeoff, Departure, Arrival and Landing system capabilities.
The UCS can be delivered with LOS (Line-Of-Site) and SATCOM (Satellite Communication) data terminals enabling a wide operational range. Based on STANAG 4586, it supports connectivity to other IAI UCSs, MOIC (Mission Operation and Intelligence Center) or Customer C² or C⁴I systems. The UCS is implemented as a distributed application comprised of multiple server-side services responsible for various aspects involved in Command & Control systems. The client application communicates with all services, aggregating the data into a WPF application, displaying data and enabling user-system interaction. The UCS is a WEB-based application, based on state-of-the-art open-source frameworks and methodologies, providing accessibility anywhere, including tablets and mobile phones.
