The
BDRVT is essentially an improved or modified One System™ Remote Video
Terminal (OSRVT), as produced by the AAI Corporation. The current OSRVT
supports video and telemetry from a number of UAVs such as Shadow®,
Predator®, I-GNAT®, Raven, Pioneer®, Hunter, and the Warrior.
OSRVTs are mobile systems used to view live video and telemetry data from numerous manned aircraft and/or UAVs. Unlike the OSRVT, the BDRVT affords an operator the ability to control the sensor payload on an air vehicle. With an enhanced graphical user interface (GUI), the BDRVT user can select, annotate, and track targets.
The Bi-Directional feature truly defines the BDRVT. A soldier now has a remote receiving station for video and telemetry (core OSRVT functionality) as well as the ability to remotely control the UAV and its payload (e.g. STANAG 4586 Level 3+). The BRDVTenhanced UAV subsystem consists of image planning, mission processing, and payload command processing software necessary for allowing the user to effectively employ the air vehicle and its payload. However, as fielded soldiers are typically not fully qualified UAV operators, supervisory oversight and ultimate control rest with Ground Control Station (GCS) personnel.
At the core of the BDRVT is its intuitive payload controller and an abundance of additional image planning and airspace control features. The payload controller allows a user to indicate a target to stare at, easily tracks moving targets or the user himself while on the move in a convoy. The simplified controller allows the user to transition between EO/IR modes and easily track secondary targets via an innovative GUI controller. For more information on the BDRVT’s innovative components click the arrows on the feature boxes below.
Used to plan an verify mission areas limited to a Restricted Operating Zone (ROZ) imposed by upper echelon airspace management or other tactical activity. And, the tool factors in the effects from terrain to overlay a Safe Air Volume (SAV) to ensure line of sight communications between GCS and UAV are sustained Benefits:
Provides visual feedback on whether or not the sensor coverage includes a specific geo-location of interest. Terrain shadowing allows the operator to determine areas not captured by the sensor footprint due to terrain blocking. The History feature allows the operator to track areas already imaged by the UAV.
Benefits:
Offers the air vehicle operator another mode of communication relayed through the UAV. Key Benefits:
Allows the operator to quickly plan complex missions directing the UAV to image a route or area of interest without the need to manually fly the UAV. Key Benefits:
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These applications are supported by a novel Graphical User Interface (GUI). Simple, intuitive and exceptionally user-friendly, the GUI is designed for use with a minimal amount of training.