Thursday, December 04, 2008

TAOS

Also Known As
MiniTAOS
Tactical Aerostat Observation System

Origin
Israel

Contractor/s
Rafael

Description: The Tactical Aerostat Observation System (TAOS) is a continuous, day/night, long endurance, long range, low cost, surveillance system for both military and commercial customers.

The TAOS and miniTAOS systems consists of an helium filled aerostat, a two way communication fiber optic data link, payloads (CCD-TV, IR sensors and radar, laser rangefinder and laser illuminator are optional) and ground segment. The system is suitable for over-the-hill, mountainous terrain and urban area operations.

Specifications
Dimensions: Length 16 m

Weights: Payload 35 kg (77 lb)

Performance: Endurance 7 day, SetUp Time 45 min

Operators

Israel

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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