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Advanced Capability Plug-In Software Applications

 are available which seamlessly integrate with the Gimbal UI software. Available software Plug-Ins are described below. These software add-ons are licensed on a per-seat basis and use of the same User Name and Key number for multiple seats, or distribution of the software license User Name and Key Number to any other individual or organization is prohibited. Pricing for plug-in seat licenses will be provided by on request.

The Gimbal UI Tracker Plug-In (CCT Part Number 900-01397-00)

The Gimbal Tracker Plug-In software can be downloaded on the Payload Download Center page. It enhances the Gimbal UI with the following features:
Gimbal UI Ground Based Unmanned Software Application
Gimbal Tracker Plug-In
CCT Part Number 900-01397-00
  • Gimbal/Camera Pointing Control

    Control of the Gimbal is based on the tracking solution and keeps the camera pointed at the target—greatly reducing the workload of the operator.
  • Single Click Track Initialization

    Users can use a joystick to initiate a track on a target with a single click as they are scanning the camera through a scene. Alternately, a track can be initiated with a right click of the mouse button when the mouse is placed over a target of interest on the Gimbal UI display. An adjustable size box is placed over the track.
  • Electronic Stabilization and Deinterlacing

    Stabilization of the image and removal of artifacts from interlaced image frames provides a high quality display, significantly enhancing the usefulness of the displayed video stream to operators and analysts.
  • Target Localization

    Target localization is provided based on SRTM or DTED data and the TASE’s estimate of its own position.

View an aerial demonstration of the Tracker Plug-In.

The VideoSIM Plug-In (CCT Part No. 900-01399-00)

The VideoSIM Plug-In is a plug-in simulation support module that provides the Gimbal UI with simulated video. It is built into the Gimbal UI application. Used in conjunction with the TASE Gimbal, it provides the following capabilities:
  • Training Support

    Reducing flight cost and risk is one of the most valuable uses for the simulation by providing a low cost training and practice environment for Gimbal Operators.
  • Product Demonstration

    User’s can download the simulation and evaluate the product, increasing the probability that the system will meet their needs.
  • Testing and Development Support

    When used in conjunction with the TASE Gimbal or the TASE Gimbal simulation and a user interface, the tool supports development and testing of hardware and software modifications. It can also be used to evaluate tracking performance with the optional Gimbal UI Tracker Plug-In or plug-ins developed by other third party developers.
  • Simulated Video

    Video can be simulated at whatever level of resolution a user can obtain for anywhere in the world from a variety of standard image data formats. Map data can be downloaded from WMS services.