FOU-3
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 type | Eye-safe or Nd:Yag |
| Laser wavelength | 1540 nm or 1064 nm |
| Laser energy | ≤ 8 mJ or ≤ 15 mJ |
| Laser beam divergence | ≤ 1 mrad |
| Distance measuring range | 50-20000 m |
| Distance measuring accuracy | ± 2 m |
| Measured distance display | for 2 targets |
| Measured distance frequency | ≥ 6 measuring/min |
| Thermal camera | |
| Thermal camera | DRI |
| Thermal camera detector type | Uncooled, Vox |
| Thermal camera resolution | 640x512 pixel |
| Thermal camera digital zoom | 2X, 4X, 8X |
| Other characteristics | |
| Data transfer | RS 232 |
| Daytime video camera | 1/1.8, 16:9 CMOS |
| Daytime channel magnification | 12X |
| Display | Digital TFT LCD, 3.5˝ |
| Diopter adjustment | ± 5 dptr |
| Digital magnetic compass | North accuracy 0,45° (8 mils) |
| Compass measuring frequency | 15 measuring/s |
| GPS position accuracy | CEP50 |
| Horizontal/Vertical accuracy | SPS ≤ 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
