GSR THERMAL IMAGER

125MM GUNS (AFV)

1.

RANGE PERFORMANCE
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Tank Target
2.3m x 2.3m
Temperature Difference 30 K
Magnification
8-12x
Field of view
Narrow
Background
Cluttered

Temperature
0

40 C
400 C
180 C
180 C

RH%
60
20
60
20

Range (Km)
D
5.0
6.0
6.0
6.5

R
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0

I
1.8~2
2.0
2.0
2.0

2.

Advance Fire Control requirement must have multiple field of view i.e.,
W(ide)FOV, M(edium)FOV (Optional) and N(arrow)FOV.

3.

An illuminated aiming mark or cross must be provided for day/night target

engagement which may be electronically adjustable for bore-sighting and moved by
Fire Control System computer.

4.

It should interface with existing Image Stabilized Fire Control System (having fire
on the move capability) comprising Stabilized Gunners Day Sight. Ballistic
Computer, Laser Range Finder, MET, CANT and turret displacement sensor.

5.

The Thermal Imager should incorporate a normal reticle pattern according to

Ammo, so that in case of computer failure it should assist the gunner and
commander to fire with the Thermal Imager Sight.

6.

A control/display unit CRT/LCD for Commander having all the facilities available
on gunners monitor Range compatibility should be available for gunner and
commander both at sight.

7.

The sight should be rugged capable of withstanding all rigours of field and its
installation should not block any existing observation equipment of tank.

8.

Facility for zeroing the sight should be such that it should hold good for subsequent
uses and should require re- zeroing only on change of components of the sight.

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Linkage of Thermal Sight with tank gun should be electrical as well mechanical.

10. Main source of power should be tank battery and should have built-in power
conditioner.
11. It should function in temperature range of 1000 C to +6000C.
12. Field of View
Narrow
Medium
Wide

20 x 30
60 x 40 (Optional)
80 ~100 x 120 ~150

13. Wave Length

8 ~12

14. Infrared detector

Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) or

Equivalent.

15. Detector configuration

Thermal Imager having any one of the

following matrix configuration:
a. 200 x 4
b. 240 x 4
c. 288 x 4
d. 480 x 4

16. MRTD (for standard 4-bar target &

NFOV)

17. System Resolution

0.1m rad 0.2m rad

18. Video Format

CCIR compatible 625 lines/frame.

19. Power Supply

24V + 6 volts tank battery or any

rechargeable external battery.

20.

Cooling System

K
0.02
0.04
0.08
0.2
0.6
2.0
7.0

LP/mrad
0.5
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
5.0

Closed cycle split stirling cooler or

linear driven stirling closed or advance
linear sterling of closed cycle cooler or
integrated detector cooling assembly or
un-cooled.

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Adaptation

Should have provision for interfacing

with video camera, additional monitor,
VCR and data link.

22.

BITE

YES

23.

Cool down time

To cool down the detectors to 770K or

should not be more than 5 minutes
(max)

24.

Display

Suitable CRT with binocular for direct

viewing Additional monitor for
commander with the same capability as
that of gunner.

25.

Image Reversal option.

Black on White or white on black.

26.

Should confirm to MIL-STD 461

& 462 for electromagnetic
interference suppression.

27.

Should conform to MIL-STD-810

for shocks, vibration, dampness
heat, dust, rain, drop, bump, salt,
fog, fungus etc.

28.

Focusing

50m ~ 8

29.

Scanning

Electro mechanical or electronic

scanning.

30.

Signal Process

IR CCD Integrated charged couple

device for signal processing in focal
plane array (FPA) or Staring FPA

31.

MTB

8000 hours min.

32.

Location of Thermal Camera

Under armour fully integrated with

existing FCS.

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