SubscribeL-3 Communications WESCAM (L-3 WESCAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications, announced today that its flight-proven multi-spectral MX-15i imaging turret is now available with True HD technology and Enhanced Local Area Processing (ELAP).
These two state-of-the-art technologies will work together to deliver the industry's finest day and night-time imagery.
Setting itself apart from competitive digital HD imaging turrets, which offer only 720p HD, WESCAM's MX-15 True HD System is capable of outputting True HD-1080p, 1080i, 720p and analog video formats. Utilizing a miniature 1080p HD camera (1920 x 1080 pixels) for both EO Zoom and Spotters, WESCAM's HD technology provides higher resolution and better imaging performance over stand-alone 720p HD systems.
In addition to the MX-15's industry-leading HD technology, its IR and EO day and night imagery capability is further enhanced using proprietary real-time ELAP image processing. The system's high-speed on-turret processing and advanced signal processing algorithms provide increased standoff range, improved feature recognition and maximum haze penetration.
"Through robust R&D investment, L-3 WESCAM has remained at the forefront of the imaging market," said Paul Jennison, L-3 WESCAM vice president, government sales and business development. "As missions intensify, frontline users are finding the need for higher resolution EO/IR technology to perform surveillance and observation tasks. WESCAM's True HD technology provides our users with a vast improvement in picture quality while performing long-range imaging tasks."
L-3 WESCAM is a world leader in the design and manufacture of stabilized, multi-spectral airborne imaging systems. To learn more about L-3 WESCAM, please visit the company's web site at www.wescam.com.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services.
The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption, signal intelligence, antennas and microwave components.
L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland Security initiatives with products and services. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's web site at www.L-3Com.com.
MX® is a registered trademark of WESCAM Inc.
Burlington, Canada, December 14, 2006
