ARGOS-II HD / HDT

The ARGOS-II Airborne Observation System is designed for installation on helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles to provide ITAR Free surveillance (ISR)  and targeting (ISTAR) capabilities for military, border and maritime patrol and law enforcement missions.

The ARGOS-II is a robust, 16-inch class stabilised sensor turret with superb stabilisation. It incorporates a flexible suite of sensors and electronics in a single line replaceable Unit. It is fitted with a high definition (HD) MWIR continuous zoom thermal imager and unique HD multi-spectral TV zoom and spotter cameras. An optional SWIR camera provides additional multi-spectral capabilities and imaging in challenging visibility conditions. The Near Infrared (NIR) Laser Pointer and Laser Illuminator enhance the operational effectiveness of the system.

The ARGOS-II system can also be equipped with a dual wavelength, high power, low divergence Laser Designator / Rangefinder (LDR). The LDR has selectable target designation and eye safe ranging modes and includes a training mode.

An internal Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and GPS enable accurate GEO-location of ground targets and steering or tracking of the system’s line of sight to pre-defined GPS locations, providing commanders with real-time intelligence in areas of operational interest while the integral Autotracker function provides tracking of moving or static targets in the line of sight.

Advanced image processing functions, including picture-in-picture display, edge enhancement, haze penetration, pseudo colours and day/thermal image fusion provide optimized image performance for varying operational conditions. 

The ARGOS-II HD is for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and is fitted with an Eye-safe Laser Rangefinder whereas the ARGOS-II HDT is for Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions and fitted with a dual wavelength Laser Designator Rangefinder with selected target designation and eye-safe training mode. Additionally, a Near Infrared Laser Pointer and Laser Illuminator are offered as options to enhance the operational effectiveness of the system.