All-round view system for the new self-propelled howitzer

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has sold its See-Through Armour System (SETAS) for the first time. The customer is KNDS in Germany. The order includes a total of 54 units. The order value is in the high double-digit million range. SETAS will be integrated into the self-propelled howitzer RCH 155 at the customer's site.

SETAS is a high-performance day and night observation system for armored vehicles of all kinds. The high-resolution electro-optical vision system gives each crew member the ability to achieve full visual situational awareness 360 degrees around the vehicle from inside the vehicle. Threats can be identified and classified early and reliably within their range of action. The modular system includes two powerful sensor systems: high-resolution color daylight cameras and uncooled thermal imaging cameras.

"With the initial integration, we are providing our customer and users with a revolutionary sensor solution in the area of all-round visibility," says Tanya Altmann, Head of Optronics & Land Solutions at HENSOLDT. "The system achieves its full performance when connected to the vehicle network and the Battle Management System, providing the crew members with the best possible information superiority through AI-based sensor fusion. With this Launching Customer, HENSOLDT is consistently continuing its growth path as a solution provider."

Observation capabilities of SETAS can be further enhanced in a subsequent configuration step through integrated automatic image processing functions such as Moving Target Indication (MTI), object tracking, and other modes. This relieves the crew in dealing with the large amount of image data for personal 360-degree situation awareness. Thanks to its modularity and open interface architecture (NGVA-compliant), this observation system can be easily integrated into any new or existing vehicle. The interface allows for complete integration or standalone operation by supporting any type of HMI (standard or smart display, smart glasses, tablet, etc.).

With a helmet-mounted display as HMI, a crew member inside the vehicle can practically see through the armor and achieve the same orientation as if observing from above. Intelligent software algorithms automatically alert the crew when a potentially threatening movement is detected in the vehicle's vicinity. SETAS can be installed as a standalone system, providing crews of both legacy platforms and new systems with significantly enhanced situational awareness.

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