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May 7th, 2009

Sagem Tech Enables More Accurate UAV Threat Assessment For Boots On The Ground


SAGEM UAV maintenance photo The French army’s 61st Artillery Regiment recently field tested the new ERS-RVT terminal designed by Sagem, a SAFRAN Group company, for tactical data exchange and direct image reception from the Sperwer UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).

ERS-RVT is the acronym for End Reception Station – Remote Video Terminal. Developed by Sagem, the ERS-RVT allows troops on the ground and forward observers to receive and transmit video images acquired by the UAV. The ERS-RVT incorporates feedback from previous missions and provides a more accurate assessment of threats to improve the safety of front-line troops in hostile environments. The ERS-RVT comprises a tactical terminal and a man-portable transmitter-receiver, providing real-time, high-resolution displays of geo-referenced images, along with a digital map. Meeting NATO interoperability standards, the ERS-RVT features a modular, open and scalable architecture, capable of using different waveforms and bandwidths.