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Argus I.s. Surveillance System: The future of military reconnaissance . Elliott Ashworth. WHAT IS ARGUS?. A revolutionary system in the surveillance and intelligence fields Surveillance system that is mounted on aircraft Developed in conjunction by DARPA AND BAE Systems
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Argus I.s. Surveillance System: The future of military reconnaissance Elliott Ashworth
WHAT IS ARGUS? • A revolutionary system in the surveillance and intelligence fields • Surveillance system that is mounted on aircraft • Developed in conjunction by DARPA AND BAE Systems • Set to see deployment in next two years
HOW IS ARGUS UNIQUE COMPARED TO OTHER SYSTEMS? • Allows operators to view video of up to a four and a half mile range in real time • Can locate and track targets • Real-time zoom
Revolutionized user interface • Powerful user interface, think Google Earth
How it will be used • To provide instant intelligence reports to appropriate field commanders • Minimize downtime between surveillence and decision-making • Evens playing field • Support during combat
Works cited • Dodson, Brian. "DARPA's new 1.8-gigapixel camera is a super high-resolution eye in the sky." GizMag. N.p., 11 Feb 2013. Web. 16 Apr 2013. <http://www.gizmag.com/argus-is-darpa-gigapixel-camers/26078/>. • "Rise of the Drones." PBS Nova. PBS : 23 Jan 2013. Television. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=13BahrdkMU8>. • "Information Innovation Office." Defense Advanced Research Projects. DARPA. Web. 15 Apr 2013. <http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/I2O/>.