Overwatch

Gunshot Detection System Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD)

TOPICS & FEATURES
	Armored vehicles
	C4ISR & Net Centric
	Combat Aircraft
	Fire Support
	Future Combat Systems
	Homeland Security
	Infantry Warfare
	Logistics & Support
	Naval Systems
	Precision Strike
	Protection & Survivability
	Special Operations CT
	Training & Simulation
	Unmanned Systems
	Defense Exhibitions

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Overwatch display screen showing the scanned sector and threat detection alert, the side display shows a close-up of the suspected fire source
Overwatch threat detection and localization system is under development by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Command as an advanced concept technology program (ACTD). The system integrates two types of sensors, a staring thermal sensor covering wide area, and a telescopic, narrow-field of view thermal sensor, used for target identification and localization. Target information and imagery is disseminated via radio data communications, enabling immediate display of firing incidents on distributed FBCB2 situational pictures. Overwatch will be able to provide ground forces with actionable information of hostile fire events, including direct fire weapons, rocket propelled grenades (RPG) and mortars, in real-time to counter attack. The system also collects video evidence for follow-on operations. Overwatch was scheduled to be ready for initial operational capability in 2006.

At AUSA 06 Overwatch equipped vehicle was displayed integrating the EO sensor tower and Raven remotely controlled weapon station, which receives directions from the EO sensor