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 Multi-purpose Optical Stabilized Payload MOSP was one
of the first integrated multi-sensor payloads developed specifically
for UAV applications. Unlike the specialized payloads of its time,
MOSP was designed as a common system, with all sensors, optics and
associated electronics packed on a stabilized platform in a compact
14" ball, which could be fitted on many UAVs. Over 500 units are
currently operational with various UAVs including
Hunter, Searcher,
Heron, Ranger, FireScout, Hermes 450.
MOSP was developed at IAI/TAMAM in response to Israel
Defense Force (IDF) requirements. Further modifications of MOSP and
adaptation to US requirements were pursued under US/Israeli
collaborative program, in support of Pioneer and the Hunter programs.
Additional development of the system was carried out under IIA/Northrop
Grumman cooperation, under the brand "Raven Eye".
 MOSP
is provided with a choice of sensors, including 2nd or 3rd Generation
FLIR, color CCD with high power telephoto zoom lens, laser
rangefinder/designator etc. The payload can be fitted with
dual-channel video link which enable simultaneous transmission of both
FLIR and CCD images via datalink. Other software features include
automatic target tracker, which can pick up a targets sized 3 pixels
or more, even at low contrast level of 8%. The payload can be slaved
to the UAV navigation system, flight control computer or to external
sensors, such as SIGINT or SAR.
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