As a company at the forefront of innovation in wide-area imaging systems, Overwatch Imaging is delivering AI-powered solutions that redefine maritime search and surveillance. Read more >>
By addressing the challenges of traditional manual airborne search methods, the company’s advanced technologies provide real-time actionable intelligence, reducing operator workload while enhancing mission outcomes.
Deployed globally for applications ranging from search and rescue to spill response and wildlife monitoring, Overwatch’s systems integrate seamlessly with both manned and unmanned aircraft. These cutting-edge technologies are poised to revolutionize the way maritime environments are monitored and managed.
Listing only the company’s maritime achievements from the recent months, Overwatch Imaging has not only provided its AI-integrated multispectral sensor to aid whale detection in Canada, but has also demonstrated automated sensor operator with EO/IR sensor systems.
Overwatch Imaging has also released a Q&A in collaboration with OST, in which Adam Lapierre discusses the company’s maritime smart sensors and software in detail, delving into the use of their technology in industries spanning the ocean technology sector.
Next-Generation EO/IR Payloads for Comprehensive Situational Awareness
Overwatch Imaging’s airborne multispectral sensor payloads employ sophisticated passive image-based optical radar technologies. This enables impressive monitoring of vast maritime areas, day or night. AI algorithms embedded within the system reliably detect and classify objects ranging from vessels to marine mammals, providing critical insights to operators in real time.
With onboard edge processing, the system ensures immediate quality control and allows operators to analyze data in the area of interest. Integrated AIS data and GIS coordinates, presented through an intuitive user interface, empower faster decision-making and actionable insights.
Traditional camera gimbals are often hindered by the “soda straw” effect, offering only narrow high-resolution views. Overwatch Imaging’s solutions overcome this limitation by leveraging automated scanning modes and onboard AI analysis, dramatically expanding coverage areas without sacrificing image resolution or operational speed.
PT Series Smart Sensors: Redefining Wide-Area Maritime Search
The PT Series smart imaging payloads are designed for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with an emphasis on wide-area search capabilities. Featuring outward-facing EO/IR gimbals, these sensors use step-stare imaging along the yaw axis, enabling full 360° coverage.
This configuration ensures seamless detection of both near-field and long-range targets. The PT Series is optimized for efficiency and flexibility, integrating low size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements with state-of-the-art AI and machine learning.
Optional software modules expand the functionality of the PT Series, enabling detection of marine mammals, surface anomalies, or high-temperature objects. Positive detections automatically cue pilots, operators, or additional onboard systems, enhancing situational awareness and mission success rates.
TK Series Smart Sensors: Precision Mapping and ISR Capabilities
The TK Series smart imaging payloads excel in nadir-oriented operations, specializing in detailed mapping and ISR missions. These systems leverage automated step-stare imaging along the roll axis to maximize area coverage while maintaining high-resolution image quality.
Onboard processing capabilities allow for real-time data analysis, rapid target identification, and immediate feedback. Designed for versatility, the TK Series can alert operators to points of interest and cross-cue other onboard sensors for enhanced mission collaboration.
Optional AI-driven software modules further expand the TK Series’ capabilities, enabling applications such as oil spill detection, firefighting, and search and rescue operations. These advanced functionalities make the TK Series an invaluable asset for diverse maritime missions.
Overwatch ASO: Advanced Automation for Sensor Control
The Overwatch ASO (Automated Sensor Operator) software elevates the capabilities of third-party FMV gimbals by automating complex and repetitive tasks. Designed to work with low-SWaP GPUs, the software streamlines sensor steering, raw data collection, and actionable intelligence reporting, delivering performance that exceeds traditional human-operated systems.
Ideal for maritime surveillance, Overwatch ASO enhances precision imaging of defined areas while generating rapid GIS outputs for integration with industry-standard applications. This automation reduces operator workload, enabling teams to focus on strategic decision-making during critical missions.
Overwatch Imaging’s innovative technologies are setting a new benchmark for efficiency and precision in maritime search and surveillance. By integrating AI-powered solutions with advanced EO/IR imaging systems, the company provides unmatched support for critical operations across the globe.
Applications Across Maritime Industries
- Search and Rescue: Rapid detection and real-time tracking improve response times and increase mission success rates.
- Spill Response: AI-driven mapping enables quick identification and monitoring of oil spills for effective containment.
- Wildlife Monitoring: Automated detection of marine mammals supports conservation efforts and regulatory compliance.
- Border Patrol: Enhanced surveillance capabilities ensure comprehensive coverage of vast maritime boundaries.
Shaping the Future of Maritime Operations
As the maritime sector increasingly adopts autonomous systems and AI-driven technologies, Overwatch Imaging is leading the way with solutions that are reliable, adaptable, and easy to integrate.
From enabling efficient search and rescue missions to supporting environmental monitoring and resource management, the company’s imaging systems are transforming how the maritime industry operates.
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