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TACTICAL VIDEO SYSTEM For Maritime Interdiction Applications
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TACTICAL VIDEO SYSTEMFor Maritime Interdiction Applications
The Harris Maritime Interdiction System seamlessly links the Command Ship with the Patrol Craft and
Boarding Party, for enhanced command and control
1Coast guards and navies are challenged to protect their countrys sea borders against illegal activities such as piracy and drug or contraband smuggling. The new Harris wideband Falcon III radio systems enable a maritime tactical video capability that will assist these forces in carrying out their missions more safely, thoroughly, and efficiently.
Procuring a complex C4ISR* system is usually no easy matter. Too often customers spend substantial time and resources, only to find themselves behind schedule and over budget, with a system that does not meet their requirements. Harris Corporations new, simplified approach to C4ISR systems procurement uses pre-engineered system configurations that provide fast, cost-effective solutions to todays most critical operational needs, such as tactical video for maritime interdiction.
Instead of designing a unique system for every customer, Harris has developed a comprehensive family of preconfigured systems. Each system is fully integrated and includes all equipment, cables, software, and manuals, with training and installation available. Every system has undergone extensive testing and can be relied upon to meet its objectives.
This executive summary describes the Harris Tactical Video System for Maritime Interdiction Applications and outlines the advantages of our packaged C4ISR systems:
l Low Risk Field proven and comprehensively tested systems provide existing, cost-effective solutions
l Fast Delivery Complete systems can be delivered in a matter of months to meet urgent operational needs
l Simplified Procurement Systems can be purchased as off-the-shelf items, eliminating long system definition and development phases
l Phased Implementation Packaged systems form building blocks that enable the incremental acquisition of capability
l Flexibility Systems are readily customized and can be integrated by in-country partners
All this from Harris, a company with over 50 years of large-scale international communications systems experience, the most comprehensive range of tactical communications products, and world-class systems engineering and integration capabilities.
PACkAgED SYSTEMS
A simpler approach to C4ISR systems procurement
Contact Harris now to discuss your C4ISR systems needs: www.harris.com/systems
*C4ISR = Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
THE OPERATIOnAL CHALLEngE
Providing real-time visibility of the front line for critical operations
Maintaining the security and integrity of territorial borders and waters is becoming increasingly important and complex. Maritime interdiction capabilities are required to fight piracy, illegal arms trafficking, drug smuggling, transnational terrorists, and illegal immigration.
Governments, militaries, and police forces are under intense scrutiny from their citizens, the media, and political organizations. Adversaries are hoping for an event that they can use to cast government forces in a negative light to gain local or international sympathy. The availability of social media and networking Internet sites allows informationand disinformationto be spread at amazing speed throughout the world.
Commanders at all levels are demanding more detailed real-time information, such as video, to improve decision making and provide better command and control of operations, especially when dealing with civilian or asymmetric threats. They also may need to record operations to support the prosecution of criminals. A tactical C4ISR video system allows commanders to see what their forces are facing in real time. This enables immediate direction to minimize potential confrontations and ensure the security and safety of their forces.
Until now, details of the interdiction scenario could only be communicated through voice and text messages passed through several levels of command, often resulting in a fuzzy and conflicting operational picture. The teams need a system that provides real-time voice, data, and video information from the boarding parties to the commanders.
Boarding parties, moreover, need to be made aware of all the events occurring around them. What they see is vitally important, but they can benefit from command decisions that are made with additional surveillance and situational awareness information. This data could be derived from helicopters monitoring operations overhead and other intelligence sources, including public news broadcasts.
Recent technical advancements in wideband tactical radio communications now support the transmission of real-time video and enhanced command and control with conferenced, secure voice and IP-data application services. These features are incorporated into the Harris Maritime Interdiction System, a fully integrated C4ISR system that provides real-time video from boarding parties to afloat commanders and land-based headquarters. It also provides enhanced command and control of interdiction operations through secure voice and data communications links.
3Storage and analysis of the video and related operational data are made possible by Harris video management software, which documents the problems faced by the interdiction team and their response. This can be used to counter propaganda, reinforce the necessity for action, and serve as a tool for training forces on how to react to such situations.
The system can be utilized by navy, marine, or coast guard units dealing with illegal immigration, drug smuggling, piracy, or terrorism. It is a cost-effective system solution that can be used in any maritime security operation where real-time video and enhanced command and control are crucial to successful and safe mission execution.
The Harris Maritime Interdiction System provides commanders:
l Real-Time Intelligence Real-time video of boarding party operations allows afloat and headquarters commanders to make better decisions to ensure a successful mission and minimize civilian and political fallout.
l Enhanced Command and Control Wideband data links support conferenced, secure voice communications that can be automatically connected into long-distance command links.
l Enhanced Threat Identification Threats to the boarding party can be identified by experts at the headquarters with a real-time view of the activities and the benefit of additional intelligence, and then rapidly communicated to the boarding party.
l Video Management and Storage A video database of the operation can be used to provide evidence to prosecute criminals, review the operation, and train future forces.
SOLuTIOn OVERVIEw
wideband tactical radios enable video and enhanced command and control
The Harris Maritime Interdiction System uses the advanced wideband communications capabilities of the new Falcon III tactical radio products to support real-time video reconnaissance and enhanced command and control of maritime boarding operations. The system allows naval and coast guard units to effectively address emerging asymmetric threats at sea.
Consider the following scenario: A naval commando team is sent to board a suspicious vessel and determine whether there is contraband or there are terrorists hiding on board. This example illustrates many of the systems key functions and features:
l Real-time video from the boarding party to afloat and headquarters commanders improves decision-making during a complex operation and minimizes the chance of missteps.
l Conferenced, secure digital voice and automatic situational awareness updates support command and control.
l Headquarters staff can view video of the crew and passengers and compare their identities to databases of persons of interest.
l Headquarters staff can view video of cargo and correlate with other sources of intelligence to identify contraband.
l With an optional fingerprint scanner, the boarding party can transmit fingerprints in real time to positively identify wanted terrorists and criminals.
l With an optional document reader, manifests, passports, and other documents can be transmitted to identify possible illegalities.
key Features: l Seamless Voice, Data, and Video Integration Each member
of the boarding party is equipped with the Harris Secure Personal Radio (SPR). This radio provides secure, teamwide-conferenced voice communications, situational awareness (SA) data, and real-time video. Everyone at every level has the same common operational picture, minimizing the fog of war.
l Use of Open Standards and Interfaces Standard interfaces allow the plug-and-play addition of optional features. Technology advances are also easily incorporated as they become available. Any analog camera utilizing either the NTSC or PAL standard is supported, and the software-defined radios are easily upgraded as new waveforms or features are developed.
l IP-Based Communications Allow networked distribution of video data and situational awareness information across Harris tactical radios and existing customer communications infrastructure.
l Multilevel Collection and Correlation of Data The optional FAME (Full-Motion Video Asset Management Engine) system allows headquarters analysts to display, archive, correlate, and annotate the boarding party video with other intelligence. This capability breaks down the stovepipes typical in ISR systems and provides a database for in-depth intelligence analysis.
l Customized Off-the-Shelf Availability The Maritime Interdiction System is a Harris packaged system which is available for delivery now and can be readily customized as required.
5Secure, conferenced voice communications integrate with data and video to provide the commander with the complete picture
LOw-RISk SOLuTIOn
Maritime Interdiction System equipment is ready for delivery
A standard Maritime Interdiction System consists of sufficient equipment sets and software to support:l Six boarding parties
l Two patrol crafts
l One command ship
This configuration is very flexible, and additional equipment sets can be provided at each level, depending on organizational and mission needs. Additional levels of command and control also can be integrated into the system, either at initial purchase or as a subsequent system upgrade.
This standard system can be delivered within four months, as shown on the opposite page. If customization is required, a delivery time of six months may be more typical. Harris will work with every customer to provide them with the appropriate system, without the need for long hardware or software development cycles.
A recent award for a Maritime Interdiction System is a good example of a customized solution. The customer required several patrol craft platforms, including two different types of ships and a helicopter. In addition, this customer needed data to flow to a
fixed-site command center. Harris was able to provide an initial system delivery within three months, with the final delivery five months after contract award.
The following typical customizations can be readily supported:
l Number of secure personal radios per boarding party
l Type and number of cameras
l Number of command levels and elements within a level
l Advanced video management and storage capabilities
l Line-of-sight or beyond-line-of-sight communications links between levels
l Installation on air, ground, or shipboard platforms
As with all of our packaged system offerings, the Maritime Interdiction System can be easily integrated into the Harris Integrated Tactical Area Communications System, or ITACS, which is an IP-based integrated suite of communications vehicles, shelters, and equipment. ITACS can link the commando at the tactical edge to commanders at all levels of the organization.
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Low-Risk System Characteristics:
l Pre-engineered system implementation
l Integration risks are eliminated
l Standard interfaces and protocols ease incorporation of future enhancements
l Expandable, with ability to add teams as required
l Leverages the combat-proven Harris Falcon III radio technology
Typical Four-Month Delivery Schedule
STAnDARD COnFIgURATIOn
l Six RF-7800S radios per boarding party (36 total) provide intra-team voice communications and voice and video data transmission to the patrol craft
l One RF-7400E-VP Tactical Video Processor per boarding party (6 total) digitizes, modifies frame rate, and compresses video based on channel capacity
l One helmet-mounted or handheld analog camera per boarding party (6 total) for capturing video
l One RF-7800M radio per patrol craft and one for the command ship (3 total) provide wideband data distribution
l One RF-7800S-V001 bulkhead-mounted radio per patrol craft (2 total) for communicating with boarding party
l One laptop running RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View video management application per patrol craft (2 total)
l One large display PC running RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View in the command ship
l One network video recorder in the command ship to manage data storage and retrieval
RF-7800SSecure Personal
Radio (6)
RF-7800S-V001Bulkhead-
Mounted SPR
RF-7800MMBNR Wideband
Radio
RF-7800MMBNR Wideband
Radio
RF-7400E-VPTactical Video
Processor
RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View
Application
RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View
Application
NetworkVideo Recorder
Helmet-Mounted Camera
FingerprintScanner
DocumentScanner
OptionalCameras
BGANSatellite
RF-5800HHF Radio
BGANSatellite
RF-5800HHF Radio FAME
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIOn
The Maritime Interdiction System is flexible and expandable
The Maritime Interdiction System provides for the transmission of real-time video from a boarding party to a commander in a patrol craft and onward transmission to a command ship, which could be directing multiple operations.
The system also supports command and control of the boarding party operations through secure voice channels operating over the same wideband radios.
Standard ConfigurationThis system includes the following major subsystems in the quantities indicated:
l Six boarding party kits
l Two patrol craft kits
l One command ship kit
RF-7600P-VT001 Maritime Interdiction System Equipment
Boarding Party
Patrol Craft
Command Ship
9OPTIOnAL CAPABILITIES
l RF-7800B BGAN SATCOM terminals to connect ships and land-based headquarters beyond line-of-sight (BLOS)
l RF-5800H HF radios as backup for satellite or public infrastructure BLOS communications
l Harris Full-Motion Video Asset Management Engine, or FAME, for powerful metadata application and intelligence analysis
l Fingerprint scanner to populate database or verify identity
l Document scanner to capture manifestos/credentials for verification
l Additional analog cameras with advanced capabilities such as infrared and long-range video
RF-7800SSecure Personal
Radio (6)
RF-7800S-V001Bulkhead-
Mounted SPR
RF-7800MMBNR Wideband
Radio
RF-7800MMBNR Wideband
Radio
RF-7400E-VPTactical Video
Processor
RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View
Application
RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View
Application
NetworkVideo Recorder
Helmet-Mounted Camera
FingerprintScanner
DocumentScanner
OptionalCameras
BGANSatellite
RF-5800HHF Radio
BGANSatellite
RF-5800HHF Radio FAME
Range: 2 nautical miles
Range: 12 nautical miles
The Maritime Interdiction System is flexible and expandable
C2 Voice & Video Over
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C2 Voice & Video Over
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Optional Capabilities The expandable system has optional capabilities that include:
l Delivery of video streams to regional and national land-based headquarters using commercial satellite systems
l Use of commercial communications infrastructure for interconnecting the regional and national headquarters
l Long-range HF radio systems for command and control of ships at sea without reliance on commercial satellite systems
The diagram shows the interconnection of the core system components and the optional capabilities. Long-range satellite communications are provided by Harris satellite terminals that make use of the INMARSAT Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) as the primary means of video communications between ships and land-based headquarters.
Additional options include fingerprint scanners, document readers, and larger cameras with features such as increased range, internal video storage, and IR or low-light-level operation. Harris can quickly customize the standard Maritime Interdiction System, tailoring it to the specific needs of the navy, marines, or coast guard.
Boarding Party Patrol Craft Command Ship
EnABLIng TECHnOLOgIES
wideband tactical radios provide simultaneous voice, video, and situational awareness
Commandos using the RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio will take advantage of the most advanced personal team radio in the world. The radio is designed specifically to provide secure, conferenced voice; wideband data; and situational awareness communications at the soldier level. Much more than a standard push-to-talk voice radio, the RF-7800S provides key benefits in a package that weighs only 300 grams. Its small size and light weight allow the commando to focus on the mission, not his equipment load.
Commanders who need to view and transmit multiple video streams between ships will utilize the RF-7800M Multiband Networking Radio (MBNR). The MBNR incorporates the ANW2 high-speed waveform, which can transmit data at rates up to 5 Mbps over distances of up to 16 nm between ships at sea. This waveform uses an advanced, mobile, ad hoc networking (MANET) protocol that can extend the range by automatically relaying data between all the nodes in the network, including helicopters. The MANET network automatically forms between the available nodes and self-heals as nodes go in and out of range.
Shipboard intelligence analysts can view and store the video data using the Harris RF-7400E-CV001 Falcon C2View video management application running on a rugged computer. Due to the simultaneous voice and data capabilities of the RF-7800S and RF-7800M radios, analysts will be able to direct the boarding party in real time to optimize the execution of the mission.
At land-based headquarters, multiple video streams can be managed with the optional Harris Full-Motion Video Asset Management Engine (FAME). It allows analysts to annotate video and add metadata and other relevant information on a frame-by-frame basis. FAME provides a powerful search engine so that analysts can review the stored video for specific data.
Dual PTT for Ease of Communications Up and Down the Chain of Command
High-Speed Digital Waveform
Low-Band UHF Operating Frequencies Provide 2 nm Range
USB Interface for Multi-Device Support
gPS for Situational Awareness
RF-7800S
RF-7800M
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RF-7800S
FEATURES BENEFITS
Embedded GPS Receiver Enhances boarding party safety by automatically transmitting encrypted location information
Video can be accurately georeferenced for later retrieval and analysis
256 kbps High-Speed Digital Waveform
Provides the necessary bandwidth for transmitting real-time video to the next level
Allows boarding party and its commander to conduct simultaneous voice communications for mission coordination
Upgradable to FalconFighter Configuration
Provides the user with wrist-mounted PDA supporting tactical chat messaging and mission data display pushed from above
Supports additional mission modules like biometric sensors and rangefinders for enhanced commando capability, coordination, and situational awareness
Standard USB Interface Ensures interoperability with host of commercial, off-the-shelf equipment providing additional capabilities, such as fingerprint readers and document scanners
5 Mbps High-Speed Waveform
The Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) provides the necessary bandwidth for transmitting multiple video streams to the next level
Ad Hoc Networking Keeps mobile nodes connected to the network to expand the deployed range of video nodes
Eliminates the need for extensive preplanning of networks before a mission
Simultaneous Voice and Data
Allows real-time discussion of reconnaissance information contained in the transmitted video
Secure Personal Radio (SPR) RF-7800S
Multiband Networking Radio (MBNR) RF-7800M
SERVICE OFFERIng
After-sales service supports mission-critical systems worldwide
Harris has earned a worldwide reputation as the low-risk vendor of choice for tactical radios and systems, with 99 percent of our international program customers reporting that Harris meets or exceeds their expectations. Our responsive program management team and customer service organization will deliver and support a highly capable tactical video system.
An agile manufacturing process enables Harris to modify production to meet customer demands. With one of the highest-volume defense communications manufacturing facilities in the world, we have the commitment and capability to deliver on our promises.
Unlike many other companies, Harris has boots on the ground experience, supporting our products from initial fielding to obsolescence. In fact, we are currently servicing systems that have been deployed for more than 20 years, underscoring our absolute commitment to customer satisfaction. Our customers rate Harris an average of two times higher than our nearest competitor.
As a proven provider of advanced radio, sensor, and integrated systems to customers in over 120 countries, Harris has extensive experience in providing logistics and sustainment support throughout the world. We have developed highly successful processes for fielding, maintaining, supporting, repairing, and upgrading our equipment, no matter where it is deployed.
Many of our product and technical service representatives have prior military experience, and establish a close, personal bond with our customers. Our comprehensive service offering includes classic telephone and email support as well as web-based services. The Harris Premier website (https://premier.harris.com/) provides customized access to:
l Computer-based training courses and manuals
l Frequently asked questions
l Application notes
l Purchase of accessories and ancillaries
Customers also can use the website to:
l Download and track software upgrades
l Receive warranty and maintenance support, including RMA numbers and returned goods status
System training is another important consideration. Harris trains approximately 5,000 students per year on the installation, operation, and maintenance of its equipment and systems. This process occurs in our company classrooms, at customer locations, and in the field. Our students (our customers) consistently rate the training they receive as meeting or exceeding their expectations.
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The Harris Maritime Interdiction System provides economic benefits throughout its entire life cycle:
Low Risk Our customer knowledge, program management, technical expertise, and world-class customer support serve to reduce fielding risk.
High Performance The open architecture capitalizes on technology refresh of components, maximizing the value of customers investments throughout an extended time period.
System Sustainment and Supportability Sustainment issues are reduced by the use of rugged military equipment (with existing training and ILS packages) and the availability of Harris field service representatives.
Life-cycle costs are reduced by:l Use of common equipment across units
l 24/7 support capabilities
l Available in-country training and training material
l Common equipment interfaces and programming
l Availability of installation and maintenance by in-country partners
l Availability of extended warranties beyond the standard 12 months
l Low-cost upgrade paths
PROVEn PERFORMAnCE
I firmly believe that Harris RF Communications really listens to their customer base and lives by the creed: the customer is king. I truly feel that sense of partnership with Harris, and Ive been dealing with Harris for years now. l NATO Staff Member
Harris has internationally acclaimed products which have left everyone else in the dust. l International Customer
Harris supplies tactical and public safety radio products in over 120 countries worldwide
Millions of people and hundreds of government agencies throughout the world rely on assured communications solutions from Harris to deliver critical information to the right place at the right time. They know there is too much riding on the outcome to risk anything less. What sets Harris apart is our depth of expertise, breadth of experience, and focus on providing the most advanced products, systems, and services that meet or exceed the requirements of our customers.
Harris is one of the only companies in the world specializing in advanced technology for capturing, aggregating, distributing, and analyzing the full range of wireless communications including voice, data, video, and imaging. We use this unique capability
to provide systems and networks for customers in defense, intelligence, government, public safety, healthcare, broadcast, and energy markets.
Harris RF Communications Division (RFCD) is the leading supplier of tactical, secure voice and data communications products, systems, and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide. More than 50 years of international experience is leveraged into the design and deployment of Harris RFCDs packaged C4ISR system solutions.
The Maritime Interdiction System is one more example of Harris responding to the needs of its customers.
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Always connected. never alone.
Our proven solutions provide:l Voice, data, and video where its needed, when its needed
l Cost effectiveness throughout the life cycle of the system
Nolong,costlydevelopmentcycle
Unsurpassedin-countrysupportduringandafterdelivery
l Scalability and growth options
l Configurable solution sets
l On-time delivery of quality systems
As your partner, Harris is committed to your success
THE HARRIS DIFFEREnCE
Harris Corporation welcomes the opportunity to discuss the Maritime Interdiction System in more detail, and how it can be applied to your missions and applications.We believe that our packaged systems provide a significant value to you, our customer, in the following ways:
l The systems are available now, eliminating long and expensive development and procurement cycles.
l The use of the latest wideband Falcon III tactical radios supports new operational capabilities, such as live tactical video and situational awareness, that have not previously been possible.
l Falcon III software-defined radio technology uses open architectures and standard interfaces, allowing the system to incorporate new capabilities and stave off obsolescence.
l Pre-engineered system designs emphasize commonality of equipment and resources to reduce life-cycle sustainment costs such as training, sparing, and maintenance.
l Our systems engineers and in-country partners can readily customize the solution, as required.
l The systems are supported by our world-class customer service organization that operates in every part of the world and is second to none.
With approximately $6 billion (USD) in annual revenue, Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. We are confident that our packaged C4ISR system solutions represent the best value with the lowest schedule, cost, and technical risks for meeting your complex operational challenges.
Our solutions leverage: l Falcon III wideband radio technology
l Tactical video processing and management technology
l Open standards and interfaces
l Focused program teams
l Over 50 years experience providing state-of-the-art military systems
l Product service teams that deploy to our customer
l Nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists throughout the corporation
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The right response at the right time with the Harris Maritime Interdiction System
RF Communications Division | 1680 University Avenue | Rochester, NY USA 14610 www.harris.com | 1-800-4-HARRIS | Telephone 585-244-5830
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