Strategic Affairs
November 2009
RAMESH SANTHALIA/PRODUCT ANALYST
CONTROP systems for border surveillance
Constant monitoring
Controp is offering the latest products which can be used effectively in homeland security operations.
When Homeland Security is the highest priority, no shortcuts should be taken to find the ultimate system to meet the task. There are a myriad of systems in the market but not all of them can provide a comprehensive long range day / night observation and security package for so many homeland security applications.
One such company providing proven homeland security and intruder detection systems to meet even the strictest requirements is CONTROP Precision Technologies Limited, a privately held company in Hod Hasharon, Israel. The CONTROP systems are in daily operational use in military, law enforcement and civilian applications worldwide.
For decades, CONTROP has been a major supplier of quality surveillance systems for homeland security, protection and surveillance for military and para-military applications worldwide, including border control, coastal security, law enforcement and other homeland security programs.
For coastal protection and surveillance, the SPIDER and the CEDAR systems are proven for security of coastlines from intruders by detecting swimmers, small boats and more. The systems provide a virtual fence over the water (sea) as they automatically detect intruders from the sea before they reach the defined boundary.
The recognition, identification and tracking of intruders are key to protection and directing of security forces to the exact location. When it comes to coastline observation and monitoring, the CONTROP systems are unmatched in their success and have been proven to protect!
The CONTROP systems are also ideal for a variety of Seaport and Harbour Security and Protection applications including the monitoring of seaports, storage areas, container depots and more.
For Airport Security and Protection as well as flight safety, ground taxi control and air control, the CONTROP systems also provide surveillance and observation 24/7 - by day and by night, even in total darkness. They operate automatically, Scanning and Observing runways and other zones for unauthorized activities.
CONTROP has launched the new FOX 1400mm TI Camera. This new product joins the FOX Family of Thermal Imaging Cameras, all of which are known and used worldwide due to their unique continuous zoom lens as well as other unique features.
This new FOX TI Camera has a 1400mm lens with x35 magnification with continuous zoom. This provides exceptionally long range target acquisition and observation, with unmatched superiority in the world of night vision.
A leader in day/night stabilized camera payloads, CONTROP is also known for quality surveillance cameras on board UAVs, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, aerostats, manned and unmanned maritime boats and ground vehicles.
CONTROP is a company that specializes in the development and production of Electro-Optical and Precision Motion Control Systems. CONTROP has the facilities to design, manufacture, integrate and test all the hardware and software of its high precision products.
Company expertise
CONTROP has in-house capabilities in the following technological disciplines:
High performance InfraRed Thermal Cameras development and production.
Precision Servo Motion Control.
Line of Sight Stabilization.
Precision mechanics, design and analysis.
Integration of various Electro-Optical Sensors (CCD, ICCD, Lasers, Thermal Imaging Cameras).
Real time microcomputer software and hardware design.
Infrared optics design and manufacturing.
Inertial line-of-sight motion control, using INS/GPS.
Video tracker hardware/software design and implementation.
Image processing / enhancement.
EO/IR scanning systems for ground and aerial applications.
