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TCUAV – An Unmanned Aerial Surveillance System Monday, November 26, 2007 - Sarah Gingichashvili Home >> News >> Defense and Security   
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“Planum Vision”, an Israeli company specializing in security systems, has developed the TCUAV – Train Cable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The company claims their UAV has better surveillance capabilities due to its ability to oversee broader areas from different angles at all hours of the day. Existing overhead vision systems currently face major engineering challenges, such as short operating ranges, susceptibility to weather conditions, and various technical limitations. "Planum Vision" says the TCUAV is a cost-effective solution to these problems, since it can stay in the air for longer periods of time and can cover more ground than any existing UAV.
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The TCUAV system consists of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) powered by electricity from cables installed on dedicated electric towers. The electricity is transmitted from the towers to the device through a wire, laid out as an aerial railway on which the vehicle moves. The UAV, which comes in various forms including a zeppelin, is attached to the "train" unit with a wire, so that it enjoys a constant supply of energy as it hovers over the designated path above the "train". The UAV can be dynamically disconnected from the "train", and continue flying autonomously or by remote control in case a hot pursuit is needed. Using sophisticated software, “Planum Vision” intends to dynamically change the route of each train and UAV unit so that potential intruders will find it more difficult to anticipate the next "patrol". According to the company, the UAV's dynamic viewing angle when flying several dozens of meters in the air compensates for the missing “dead areas”.. The constant supply of electric energy allows for continuous 24/7 operational use, including several backup units. “Planum Vision” told TFOT this kind of basic infrastructure, based on cables and electric towers, is trustworthy, easy to implement, and has a relatively low cost. In addition, the company claims this set-up reduces the number of mechanical failures due to the incorporation of more reliable electric motors (instead of conventional engines which require relatively frequent maintenance), and the unique uninterrupted energy supply system. The UAV systems market is expected to grow by a rate of $13.6 billion until 2014, with approximately 9,000 UAV systems expected to be acquired globally during the next decade.
TFOT recently covered several advanced UAVs, including a UAV to UAV Refueling concept, the MONGURD – Canister Launched UAV, and the Zephyr – a solar UAV champion. You can find more information on the TCUAV at "Planum Vision's" official website, including a video demonstrating the UAV-train concept. |
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Really interesting post and appreciate to read Mike from video surveillance |
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Please note that Bangladesh Police has floated tender to procure/purchase of Helicopter, Disrupter/Dearmour, Mine Detector, Explosive Items, Also are going to procure/purchase of Water Tanker, 11,000 Nos. Bullet Proof Vest (Jacket) for female and male, Freezer Container (Truck Refrigerator), Fuel Tanker-10000, Arial Surveillance System, CDR Analyzer, Liquid Explosive Detector also others police items. |
