FOU-3

Forward Observation Unit

FOU3-Forward Observation Unit

Forward Observation Unit FOU-3 is an optoelectronic device used for general observation and positional awareness. It provides the user with positional data for both himself and his chosen target, using a built in laser rangefinder, personal GPS and a digital compass.

The device is equipped with a daytime camera and a thermal camera in order to ensure complete day/night usability.

The unit is designed to perform under harsh environmental conditions, as defined by military standards. Compared to its previous version (FOU-2), this device delivers an all-round better performance with higher customizability.

Technical Characteristics

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 
LASER
Laser typeEye-safe or Nd:Yag
Laser wavelength1540 nm or 1064 nm
Laser energy≤ 8 mJ or ≤ 15 mJ
Laser beam divergence≤ 1 mrad
Distance measuring range50-20000 m
Distance measuring accuracy± 2 m
Measured distance displayfor 2 targets
Measured distance frequency≥ 6 measuring/min
Thermal camera
Thermal cameraDRI
Thermal camera detector typeUncooled, Vox
Thermal camera resolution640x512 pixel
Thermal camera digital zoom2X, 4X, 8X
Other characteristics
Data transferRS 232
Daytime video camera1/1.8, 16:9 CMOS
Daytime channel magnification12X
DisplayDigital TFT LCD, 3.5˝
Diopter adjustment± 5 dptr
Digital magnetic compassNorth accuracy 0,45° (8 mils)
Compass measuring frequency15  measuring/s
GPS position accuracyCEP50
Horizontal/Vertical accuracySPS ≤ 5 m, SBAS ≤ 5 m
Angle measuring accuracy≤ 1 mils
Horizontal angle measuring range 0-6400 mils
Vertical angle measuring range± 500 mils

3D View - Forward Observation Unit FOU-3