SCCS – Sniper Command & Control System
The SNIPER COMMAND & CONTROL SYSTEM (SCCS) is a real time integrated system of video, audio and data communication which allows a sniper operation to be remotely monitored and controlled by relaying each sniper’s identical viewpoint and target selection via an on screen live feed.
The system is composed of:
- Portable command console with a capacity to control up to 4 or 8 remote
channels; the system can be programmed via a PC through a serial port. - Case with 4 or 8 digital video-recorders.
- 4 or 8 COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
transceiver systems. - Up to 8 “SNIPER” remote channels.
- Up to 8 remote video recording channels.
Portable Command Case
The portable command console is composed of:
- 1 fly-case with 4 or 8 LCD TFT monitors
- 1 LCD TFT 14” monitor
- 4 or 8 digital COFDM receivers with an MPEG digital video decoder
- A matrix to switch video signal with 8 input jacks
- Emergency button
- RJ 45 jack to control the system by a PC
Eight sunlight readable monitors each receive a separate video signal. The 14” monitor allows the user to view any of the 8 signals being received on a larger screen. Via GPS it is also possible to view a map of the operational area showing each sniper’s location.
The portable command case is equipped with the latest generation digital microwave receiver which operates within a frequency band of 2.5 GHz, with a COFDM digital modulation and with an audio/video MPEG compression system.
This transmission technology, which works simultaneously on 2000 carriers (not frequencies), receives a transmitted signal even when no line of sight connection is possible because it uses the signal’s own reflections. Due to the nature of the modulation the signals cannot be intercepted by third parties; and they are encrypted and made completely indecipherable.
The system is also designed to allow 8 channel digital video-recording on a removable hard-disk installed in the command console. The hard disk is inserted via video-recorders’ interface and data can be exported onto any PC.
REMOTE UNIT- Synchronised shooting
The remote unit supplied to the sniper is composed of:
- 1 Mini-case integrated with a control and a digital micro-transmitter and an MPEG digital video encoder, GPS receiver and re-transmitter for video connections
- 1 Beam splitter to be positioned in front of any type of scope
- Status relaying system which works using push button – (optional)
- 1 Omni-directional antenna for COFDM and data transmission
- 1 GPS antenna
REMOTE UNIT – Video recording (optional)
The remote unit for video recording is composed of:
- 1 Mini-case integrated with a control and a digital microwave micro-transmitter with COFDM modulation and an MPEG digital video encoder, GPS receiver and re-transmitter for connections and reception of data for remote control
1 High resolution pan-tilt, 20x zoom colour camera- 1 Light intensifier for night video-shooting
- 1 Mini light carbon fibre tripod
- 1 Omni directional antenna for COFM and data transmission
- 1 GPS antenna
High resolution pan-tilt 20x zoom colour camera and light intensifier are remotely controlled (optional)
The remote unit can be supplied in two different versions one has a monitor for video control, the other allows the transmission of commands and communication through voice without a monitor.
Beam Splitter
The beam splitter is an optical device which converts the scope image into a composite video signal which can be radio-transmitted.
The sensor connected to the scope includes a semi-reflecting mirror, a colour micro-camera with ¼” sensor and 3 micro-LEDs. The lens with semi-reflecting mirror directs the light toward the eye, but at the same time deflects part of the light to the camera lens which in turn captures the image and sends it back to the transmitter.
The lens of the camera has a mirror effect itself. This enables the straight reproduction of the image which would otherwise be reversed by the semi-reflecting lens.
The luminous micro-LEDs (yellow-green-red) reproduce the instructions sent by the command console.
The sniper has an external push button to send confirmation signals regarding his status to the command console. All radio communications are encoded.
Command Vehicle
External body work set-up:
- Roof strengthening and folding hand rail
- Installation of an external ladder.
- External motorised cover
- Tow-hook for trailer/generator and loading compartment
The command vehicle has the following features:
- Combination of technologically advanced audio/video and opto-electronic systems
- Ergonomic requirements to guarantee optimal conditions
- Homologation requirements and high stability on the road
- Furniture and body parts able to resist any vibration, road strain, vehicle structure’s torsion and brakes impact
- Acoustic insulation
- Precise lighting
- Electrical system conforming to EC regulations and integrated alarm system
- Internal modifications incorporating sub-assembly modules
- Protection from weather oxidants through use of specific materials and galvanic treatments
Interior set-up:
Rack mounting with two LCD 14” screens to monitor simultaneously 4 video signals per screen selected via a QUAD splitter; 2 LCD 14” screen for PC1 and PC2.- Benches with drawers and compartments to hold system cases.
- Door partition between driver’s cab and command compartment.
- Air conditioning.
- Complete electrical system with batteries able to maintain a charge of 80 Ah/24V for 24hrs, complete with charger.
- External power generator to provide 220 V power (nearly silent gasoline turbine generator) - optional.
- Completely insulated internal double-panels, with fire-retardant paint work, anti-slip floor and fire retardant components.
Please note: With continuous development of our products we reserve the right to amend specifications without notice.
Schematic Diagrams
For schematic diagrams of this system, please download the product PDF.