Virtual classroom keeps ISR Academy at the leading edge
The ISR Academy has successfully completed its first Imagery analyst course using its new face to face (F2F) virtual classroom environment. The course was delivered to a Intelligence organization from a NATO member state. Students were receiving their initial Imagery analyst training in order to continue as a specialist within their organization. Until recently these courses were always given in a “classic”’ classroom environment. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the ISR Academy was forced to look for a new way to train their students. A new methodology was developed using a F2F Virtual Classroom environment and remote access to analysis workstations. CONTINUE
Vigilance introduces Tethered Drone Solutions
Vigilance introduces Tethered drone solutions for defence and security applications. Tethered drones enables persistent day and night surveillance up to 150 meters above ground. It provides a clear overview from an elevated position and covers a large area with a single sensor system. Other payloads may include communication relay or interception systems or a combination of multiple sensors.
Launch and recovery can be performed by a two man crew within 15 minutes. Once launched, the surveillance operation is performed by a single operator at the GCS. The operator will have full control of the sensor gimbal and the different camera functions using the hand-held controller. Continue
Launch and recovery can be performed by a two man crew within 15 minutes. Once launched, the surveillance operation is performed by a single operator at the GCS. The operator will have full control of the sensor gimbal and the different camera functions using the hand-held controller. Continue
Vigilance completes integration of cutting edge HVEC encoding technology.
Vigilance has succesfully finished the integration of new High Efficiency Video Coding (HVEC) technology for on multiple ISR platforms. HVEC or H.265 encoding allows for up to 50% bandwidth reduction compared to traditional H.264 compression. With the completion of the program the end-user is saving valuable SATCOM bandwidth without loss of video quality. At the same time the required storage capacity for incoming FMV streams is dramatically reduced. While the transformation to H.265 is completed, the ISR platforms are still able to send FMV to legacy H.264 systems.
Asbestos detection using Hyperspectral Imaging
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Vigilance has completed the first phase of a Hyperspectral Imaging project to detect Asbestos - Cement roofing in the Netherlands. During this initial phase a total of 2.700 km² has been mapped using the Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI). Asbestos - Cement roofing has been utilized in the past but its use has been banned in the Netherlands since 1993. The Netherlands wants to eradicate all asbestos - cement roofing by 2024. Hyperspectral Imaging is a powerful technique to classify or identify materials based on its spectral reflectance. Making inventory using this Remote Sensing technique proves to be very efficient in terms of cost and speed.
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Vigilance B.V. ranked the 100th fastest growing technology company in Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2015
Today, Vigilance B.V. announced that it ranked number 100 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2015, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over four years. Continue
Wide Area Persistent Surveillance
Vigilance and Harris succesfully completed the first flight in Europe with the Corvus Eye, Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI) system. This new, ground breakinzg ISR technology is capable to observe activity, track movement and gather critical intelligence over a city-size area, offering unprecedented situational awareness. Continue
CSD integration HNLMS Rotterdam
Vigilance has recently completed the delivery and integration of the Coalition Shared Database (CSD) with the Scan Eagle Video Exploitation Suite (SVEST) onboard of the Landing Platform Dock HNLMS Rotterdam. The delivery includes new ICE ©web-based search-, ingest and reporting tools. HNLMS Rotterdam will be deployed to support Operation Ocean Shield, NATO’s contribution to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa. Continue
Start AIRBEAM project
Vigilance B.V. will participate in the AIRborne Information for Emergency situation Awareness and Monitoring (AIRBEAM) project together with 20 European companies and organizations. AIRBEAM is a Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) project related to crisis management (natural disasters and other wide-scale crises). The goal is to develop a multi-platform approach to situational awareness for crisis management, utilizing especially Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aerostats and satellites. Continue
NEW capabilities for I-Bridge
As part of the project “The Netherlands: country of entrepreneurship and innovation” the government initiated social innovation programmes in the field of water, safety, care and energy. These programmes must contribute to solutions for major social issues. In this social innovation programme the input of know-how, innovation and entrepreneurship for solving social issues is the central subject. The i-Bridge concept makes it possible to link a number of various communication components in varying combinations to each other based on Internet Protocols. Secure, real-time collaboration and logging hence become possible. This development solves a number of bottlenecks, as identified in the roadmap of the Social Innovation Agenda Safety, including the build-up of an integrated common situational picture. Continue
Vigilance joins NATO MAJIIC2 Program
Vigilance will participate in the Multi-intelligence All-source Joint ISR Interoperability Coalition (MAJIIC 2) project.MAJIIC 2 is the successor of the successful MAJIIC project. This included the development of a common shared database system which enabled NATO to rapidly share full motion video in Afghanistan. Under the new program current technologies will be further developed and applied in a wider context, for example, in support of the civil authorities. Continue