EVS AP Camera Enhances Flight Safety

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Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for Taxiing, Takeoff and Landing Assist

Opgal’s EVS AP infrared camera, is designed especially for aviation safety. The camera allows for safe taxiing, takeoff, and precision approach, in addition to landing in reduced visibility conditions such as thick fog, smog, heavy rain or snow. Its operating bandwidth fuses both the short and medium wavelength IR spectrum to provide clear images of approach and runway lights, runway threshold, buildings, obstructions and aircraft in close proximity. These images, which are normally undetectable “out the window” at night and in bad weather, are easily detected by Opgal’s EVS AP camera. EVS AP leverages Opgal’s proven EVS technology which was embedded in the first FAA‑certified enhanced vision system, to provide clear vision in any weather conditions.

Features

Highly sensitive Infrared (IR) sensor with a NETD less than 0.005°C
Powerful electronic processor
Clear images of scenes at different extreme temperatures, achieved by very high dynamic range
Proprietary image-processing software algorithms
High acquisition rate; 300 frames/second
Anti-blooming mechanism cancels interference afflicted by irrelevant sources of light and/or heat
Delivers unprecedented situational awareness that enhances safety and leads to fewer diverted, delayed or cancelled flights
Certified technology for landing minima on Category I runways (100 ft.) and reduced take-off requirements in commercial EVS systems
Detection of approach lights and obscure environmental features in low visibility
Fog penetration and clearer infrared video images
Minimal training requirements
The EVS AP camera works in conjunction with the aircraft Head Up Display (HUD) and Head Down Display
Suitable for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Why EVS AP?

The EVS AP uses certified technology for landing minima on Category I runways. As such, it has been installed in more than 1,000 aircraft to date, far more than any other EVS technology. For more information or a quote, contact us today.

Features	Description
Spectral Range	1.3μ – 5.5μ
Acquisition Frame Rate	300 frames/second
NETD	< 0.005°C
Dynamic Range	> 60dB
Dewar Detector Cooler (DDC) Type	InSb 320X240 element FPA
Field of View	32°H x 24°V
Non Uniformity Correction (NUC)	0.03% including bad pixel correction
Output Video	RS-170, digital 14 bits over fiber optics
Power Supply	28VDC, 2.5A
Environmental Conditions	-40°C to +45°C

*Specifications are subject to change without notice

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2021 EVS Brochure

Deployed in more than 1,300 airplanes worldwide, our EVS camera significantly improves flight safety by maximizing the success of each landing approach. It also enhances the pilot’s situational awareness, both in the air and on land.

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