NSN
Naval Research Laboratory Sensor Node
Incorporating the latest electro-optical, infrared, multi-spectral, and radar
sensors, NSN is designed to provide distributed screening of real-time, near
real-time and archived data from multiple types of sensors.
SDL produced three different types of ground stations for NSN which include:
- A ruggedized transit case system
- A real-time capable rack-mounted ground station
- A desktop screening station
The ruggedized system is housed in portable transit cases and provides capabilities
for screening and printing archived data.
The real-time capable ground station processes sensor data from real-time inputs
(e.g. direct sensor or data link inputs) and non-real-time inputs (e.g. recorders,
tactical links). It also receives, displays, processes, compresses, decompresses,
evaluates, exploits, stores, and disseminates processed products via fixed and
wireless network interfaces.
SDL produced two versions of the real-time capable ground station. One is ground-based;
the other operates within a P-3 aircraft and provides additional interface capabilities.
SDL supplied five desktop screening stations which interface with the ground
stations via wireless and fixed networks to receive data which they process
and display.
NSN capabilities were demonstrated at sites in Montana, Georgia, Washington
DC, and Maryland. SDL's support of the NSN program continues as the capabilities
of the system are expanded.
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