Video ATR Common Module

VCM™

video ATR Common Module deployed in the sea

Maritime Surveillance

Advanced Sensor Payload
(Approved for Public Distribution)

VCM (Video ATR Common Module) is a modular, passive, Electro-Optic (EO) wet payload for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) enabling innovative techniques for onboard real-time algorithms including Video Enhancement, Video Mosaicking, and Video Automatic Target Recognition (ATR). Developed for the U.S. Navy’s MK18 program, VCM is integrated with the MK18 Mod 1
Swordfish, Mod 2 Kingfish, MK18 ASP, and Lionfish PoRs.

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VCM™ Key Features

Technical Summary

The VCM provides onboard real-time algorithms including Video Enhancement, Video Mosaicking, Video ATR, LED lighting control, and Image Compression designed in-situ exfiltration. The VCM’s onboard storage supports data archival.

  • Low Size, Weight, and Power
  • Real-time onboard algorithms
  • Onboard data storage
  • Dynamic Video Enhancement and Mosaicking
  • Laser Visibility Sensor
  • Image Compression
  • Lighting Control
two men working on Arete's Video ATR Common Module

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