Situational Awareness
The BattleHawk Situational Awareness software package can be configured for Command, Platform and Soldier use. The functionality of the software changes with the configuration to maintain ease-of-use at the various levels of deployment. Battlehawk runs on Windows XP/Vista-based systems and can utilize Cobham hardware, or be deployed on a mix of systems, including third party PC platforms. It is the ultimate comprehensive, low-cost combat management system designed to enhance the capability of fighting troops and platforms.
Key features include:
Combat Situational Awareness
- All data displayed on a large area, geo-referenced map
- Own position from integrated high resolution Military or Civilian GPS module
- Integrated digital magnetic compass
- Standard military symbols
- Multi-lingual support
- Multi-mission capability
Blue Force Picture
- Local forces carrying GPS SA capability
- General Blue Force information from Higher Formations
Tactical Objects and Overlays
- Enemy force locations (locally generated and from Higher Formation)
- Ability to receive or create and send operational overlays
- Entry of tactical data such as FUPs, H-Hour, boundaries, etc.
- Easy entry of area data, such as minefields, etc.
- Ability to freehand draw and send graphical information and text
Navigation
- Supports various standard map types
- Supports different latitude and longitude and grid referencing formats
- Preparation and planning of routes
- Terrain analysis
- Entry of friendly and enemy weapon ranges/range rings
- Compass Rose with distance and bearing to next way point
Communications
- Supports RS232, ethernet and USB communication interfaces.
- Supports structured messaging Mil-Std 6017 (VMF)
- Provides preformatted messages to improve ease-of-use and simplify messaging
Sensor Interfaces
BattleHawk supports numerous external sensor interfaces, including laser range finders, turret positional information, remote ground sensors and image devices.
MMI
Designed from the bottom up, BattleHawk is simple to use and requires very little training. It offers uncomplicated displays with simple touch screen operation for all major functions.
