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Appendices Appendix A: DMT Company Experience Appendix B: DMT Examples of User Interfaces Appendix C: DMT Facilities and Sales Appendix D: AIMS Fast-Scan Description and Detailed Specifications Appendix E: Fixed-Site Computer Hardware Appendix F: The DI-5000 specifications and example images.

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Appendix A: Related Experience DMT has substantial experience in land and waterside installations. Operation over land and water is difficult for many radar systems, but long term development and testing of algorithms has led to unparalleled performance in this environment. The following 7 examples discuss a few of the projects the company has participated in that are similar in nature to this project. (1) DMT participated in a 5 month test with the SeaLift command. The purpose of the test was to qualify systems for future purchases on Navy ships. The AIMS Fast-Scan was installed on the USN Mount Baker ship. The DMT radar controlled one DI-5000 camera, which was collocated with the radar on the highest point of the ship available. The view was 270 degrees with the aft section of the ship blocking coverage to the rear of the ship. The radar can camera monitor was mounted on the bridge and was integrated with the VMD system by Dreambox. DMT performed the installation of the radar and camera and Dreambox and DMT worked on the bridge integration. Figure A-1 and A-2 are pictures of the installation on the top of the ship. The radar ran continuously for 5 months and pointed the camera throughout the tests at all intruders. DMT has included a recommendation from this customer under references.

Figure A-1. The AIMS Fast-Scan radar and the DI-5000 camera are shown installed on USN Mount Baker. Note that the 25 kilowatt navigational radar system above the AIMS. It had no effect on performance and the AIMS radar did not affect that radar either.

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Figure A-2. These are the bracket assembly and radar baseplate. The bracket assembly for both the radar and camera can spin independently around a central post. This eases installation and repair. DMT designed and built these brackets. (2) Due to the respect for the ship owner, DMT cannot release the name of this ship or the ower. But the ship is owned and docks in the Middle East. DMT has provided close-ups of the system mounted on the top of the ship. In this installation, DMT mounted the radar and 2 cameras (EO/IR). CAT-6 cable runs throughout the ship and permits the displays to be brought in many places throughout the ship. The onboard security room

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has the ability to setup and change the system parameters with a backup station on the bridge. The remaining monitors throughout the ship are for viewing only.

Figure A-3. The left picture is a closeup of the radar installation before the radome (cover) is placed on the radar. The right picture shows the complete installation, with the one of two cameras visible.

Figure A-4. The installation was designed so that access to radar data and camera video was available everywhere on the ship over CAT-6 cable. The system may be monitored off the ship using wireless connections or satellite phone.

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(3) DMT won another worldwide competition in the summer of 2005 for the waterside protection of STATOIL’s Oil Refineries and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) storage facilities in Norway. In meetings with the customer, DMT was found to be the lowest cost, best performance, and was the most flexible in terms of installation options. DMT had to demonstrate performance up to 3 kilometers for STATOIL for small watercraft in tests on the water near Mt Vernon and a company inspection was performed prior to award. DMT also demonstrated the product on land at the Stavanger airport in Norway. DMT provides the installation services for this effort.

Figure A-5. This is the view from the radar location at the Statoil facility in Norway. The configuration is show in the inset.

Figure A-6. The radar was demonstrated in Stavanger and on the water at Mt. Vernon, Virginia. These demonstrations were provided to STATOIL for award decisions.

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Figure A-7. These are pictures of the equipment before shipment to Norway. The enclosure to the left breaks ut the signals for multiple feeds at the customer’s site. The installation included the AIMS Fast-Scan, a DI-5000 and a Vicon Security camera. (4) DMT has tower and pole installations in a number of LNG and LP facilities in the USA. These installation

are areas with combinations of freeways, railroads, fence lines and elevation changes. These installations use both the AIMS Fixed Beam (a non-rotating version of the radar) and AIMS Fast-Scan (rotating) radar systems. In Iowa installations, all 4 plants are networked to a centralized location in Sioux City using a private Wide Area Network (WAN). Gate control and tie-in to the plants automated systems were also supplied by DMT.

Figure A-8. The AIMS Fast-Scan (left) and the AIMS Fixed Beam (right) provide security for LNG companies.

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Figure A-9. The AIMS Fast-Scan is seen installed at a LP facility in Iowa. Notice a camera is provided just below the radar and is pointed automatically by the radar. (5) In 2003, DMT provided security at Port Everglades, Florida for Fleet week. DMT set up command posts

and provided 2 radar systems to protect Navy ships docked at the Port.

Figure A-10. The above are pictures of DMT radar systems providing security for the Atlantic Fleet Week in 2003. DMT also installed cameras for this security in the surrounding trees.

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(6) DMT provided aerostat with sensor and communication payloads for the US Marine Corp (USMC) in 2004

and 2005 in two locations in Iraq. These were large payloads that had to operate 24/7. Since generators were used instead of power tethers, the systems had to be brought down only for refueling of the generators onboard. This experience in desert climates came provided valuable lessons for DMT in the deployment of sensors. Severe heat, rapid changes in temperature in certain times of the year, sand storms and sudden thunder storms with strong winds were challenges the DMT overcame.

Figure A-11. DMT aerostat and payload flying in Iraq for the USMC. The payload had radio repeaters for ground communication, radar, cameras, GPS and a digital compass. Since the tether was steel, DMT had to fly a generator on the 60,000 cubic foot aerostat. This aerostat was developed by the DMT team and built by a company in the UK. This aerostat was designed to fly in 50 knot winds up to 2000 meters high. DMT designed the payload and built it in its factory in Forest Virginia.

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Figure 14. DMT flew aerostats during clear and foul weather in Iraq. These are DMT camps in Iraq. Figure A-12. DMT flew aerostats during clear and foul weather in Iraq. These are DMT camps in Iraq.

Figure A-13. This is one of 2 DMT camps in Iraq.

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Figure C-�. DMT provided its long range version of AIMS to the US Army and Darpa. This

mobile security system runs for about 4 days on generator power. The radar looks for human, vehicle and airborne targets.

Figure A-14. This is DMT’s second installation in Iraq. The shot of the aerostat on the right is while it was flying at 1200 meters.

Figure A-15. DMT’s long range portable AIMS systems shown here in the desert. These are 12km range systems.

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Appendix B: Examples of User Interfaces

Figure B-1. These are some example screens for the AIMS Fast-Scan and AIM Fixed-Beam Systems. The bottom right screen is part of DMT’s Analysis package. The package permits detailed playback of the raw radar data collected and allows the user to apply additional sophisticated algorithms to gain additional information on the intruders. This is good for investigation and insurance purposes.

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Figure B-2. DMT has had supply portable command centers like the one up above. This shows a secure wireless data link used to pass video and radar data back to the command center.

Figure B-3. This is a display system DMT is providing in the Middle East for a large facility. The maps on the project display and on the 19-inch displays have been obscured per the customer’s request.

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Appendix C: Company History DMT was founded in Virginia in 1996. It primarily sold integrated products to industry that were heavily laden with sensors. In 2002, it decided to diversify its sensors background and develop a safe, low-power radar system for wide area security. In October 2002 DMT launched its AIMS (Area Intrusion Monitoring System) family of products. The radar security market has now dominates revenues and profits for the company. DMT sells products primarily to the US Government, US commercial and defense companies, and to friendly governments around the world. Due to both high performance and low price, DMT has won competitive bids around the world. DMT uses consultants and representatives as part of its sales force. DMT has representatives in the USA, UK, Scandinavia, Spain, Italy, Mexico, South America, and regions throughout the Middle East. DMT is privately held company with 4 Virginia-born owners. All owners work in the company. The company now has 2 locations in Virginia (one in Sterling and the other in Forest) and other locations around the world. Figure C-2. DMT facilities and support offices worldwide are shown. Support offices provide operational setup, sales and training. Full service offices provide the same, but also supplies maintenance and repair.

Figure C-1. The AIMS Fast-Scan radar with a common security camera is shown installed on a tower. The AIMS Fast Scan is DMT’s most popular product.

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Figure C-3. This is the DMT manufacturing facility in Forest Virginia. Radar production is located here.

The factory in Forest Virginia is 27,400 square feet. Full-scale radar production, all mechanical engineering, human resources, purchasing and accounting for DMT reside here. DMT maintains 2 large CNC (Mazaak) machines, a full machine shop, and large assembly area. The facility boasts 2 conference rooms, a lounge and cafeteria, technical library, and 1 ESD assembly area, and power and wire wrap assembly areas. DMT owns and maintains several vehicles and 3 forklifts.

Figure C-4. The floor plan of the DMT Forest facility is show above. DMT forklifts and CNC machines are also shown above. DMT has a full machine shop and assembly areas for production. These facilities are important not only for radar production, but also build the brackets, enclosures and fixtures needed for installations. For instance, DMT builds all its own brackets for the AIMS radar as well as brackets for cameras such as those sold by Digital Infrared Imaging.

CNC equipment and

fabrication Assembly Area

Engineering Spaces

Parking

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Figure C-5. Some of the DMT Products are shown above. Radar systems (upper left corner) dominate sales for the company. DMT also builds robotic systems designed to build products and parts cost effectively. These systems have been sold to nuclear power plants, automotive industry and many others.

Figure C-6. DMT has a large staff of mechanical engineers that design not only the radar mechanical design, but also the brackets, enclosures and much more. All drawings are maintained under configuration control.

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Figure C-7. The R&D center for DMT, LLC is shown above.

The company R&D and Training center is located in Sterling, VA (see Figure 7). The office is conveniently located 25 miles from Washington DC and is next door to Dulles Airport. This 5550 square-foot facility conducts all R&D, including both RF and software development. Small quantity custom builds are sometimes completed in this facility including some aerostat payload assemblies. The facility consists of a large RF laboratory, machine shop, conference room, and training facilities. Figure C-8 shows the lab and assembly area at the Sterling facility. DMT is adding a small anechoic chamber in 2006. The staff at this facility hold Top Secret and Secret clearances.

Figure C-8. DMT’s floorplan for its R&D and Training Center in Sterling, VA.

DMT has expanded the AIMS product line to include systems for air, land and sea. The company sales have been widespread as a result. The table below is a partial listing of some of the radar-based contracts DMT has provided. In the majority of the contracts or efforts below, DMT provided fully integrated systems (radar, cameras, communication and remote monitoring). Figure C-9 shows DMT operations and installations around the world. DMT expects a substantial growth in installations in 2006.

Customer/Location Application/Installation Sioux City, Iowa Integrated LP Plant/Commercial Security Des Moines, Iowa Integrated LP Plant/Commercial Security Des Moines , Iowa Integrated LNG Plant/Commercial Security Bettendorf, Iowa Integrated LNG Plant/Commercial Security

USMC in Iraq (2) locations Integrated Military Security and Communications STATOIL, Norway Waterside LNG and Refinery/Commercial Security

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Figure C-9. The table lists some of DMT customers. DMT installations and operations are shown in blue and green on the map above. Yellow sites are installations for which DMT was requested by a customer to provide pricing and installation quotes.

DARPA, Florida Radar-based Robotic Vision UAE Integrated Ship Security System (Radar + Cameras) UAE VIP Security System

US Navy SeaLift Command Ship Security Radar US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Radar Algorithms

US Navy (NSWC Carderock) (3 contracts) Structures (radar-related) for the US Navy MDA/AOI Radar Analysis of Rockets

Northrop Grumman Radar Builds and Missile Defense Radar Analysis SAIC/DARPA Aerostat Payloads and Services

SAIC/DARPA/US Army AIMS Fast-Scan Long Range Versions

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Appendix D: Radar Specifications: The AIMS Fast-Scan radar was developed for wide area security, waterside security, base security, and border applications. Potential intruders crossing into borders, ports, harbors, and other high value installations can now be detected, located, and tracked at distances of up to five kilometers following the launch of a family of high resolution radar by DMT, an innovative radar design, development and technology company. The radar systems, named AIMS “Area Intrusion Monitoring System” operate with uniquely low power and very light weight solid state components. The ability to detect a walking human target at over many kilometers using low power, continuously scan 360°, and operate 24 hours a day in all weather (including fog and heavy rain), sets this system apart from all its competitors. Drawing on many years of specialized radar design expertise, DMT has developed the AIMS Fast-Scan variant specifically for large area surveillance along land and sea. The high resolution of the system allows the identification and separation of multiple targets which in turn enables accurate threat analysis. The measurement of size and speed enables the quick classification of many intruder types. The AIMS radar is a truly Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) radar. AIMS is an X-Band pulsed Doppler radar using advanced detection algorithms designed specifically for this radar that enables it to detect a target well before the target’s ECM (electronic counter measures) equipment can detect the AIMS. The AIMS Fast-Scan features:

High-resolution and short minimum range Solid state RF assembly for high reliability, low maintenance and life-cycle cost Light Weight (48 lbs for 1.5 and 3 km versions, <80 lbs for 5km+ systems) Low power consumption (typically about 150 Watts for 5km systems) Low power density for human safety Audio/visual detection alarm and detection/non-detection zones Operator determined sector scan of a few degrees up to 360o

Doppler signal for manual classification PPI or B-scope presentations over laid on satellite imagery or digital maps Background display of clutter map GPS input Built-in RS-232/422/485 port for controlling multiple cameras TCP/IP based communication of alarms – wireless or wired motion compensation algorithms and hardware to remove ship’s motion (for ship installs only) a sophisticated waveform generator for ideal energy management Operating temperatures of -40 to +70 degrees Celsius

The radar will run with a waveform set that is best suited for the environment and geography of each radar’s location. The AIMS Fast-Scan hosts a number of DSP (digital signal processing) algorithms. DMT proprietary radar DSP software suite includes algorithms such as:

DC Offset correction; I,Q amplitude correction; Phase correction; Matched Filtering; an efficient Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) for Doppler generation; Hanning, Hamming and Kaiser weighting;

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Doppler nearest neighbor smoothing (median and mean) and peak detection; Automated energy management; False and nuisance alarm abatement algorithms; Automated target detection; Elementary target recognition (identification of people versus cars, for instance); Linear and non-linear motion compensation algorithms; Anti-jamming algorithms and EMI filtering.

A unique feature of this radar is that it’s processing is completed onboard by its own CPU. This enables transfer of data at a much lower baud rate to a remote location. The onboard CPU is a PC/104 Plus-based Pentium 4M processor designed for high operating temperatures. The CPU also has built-in Ethernet, USB, computer display, keyboard, and mouse ports. DMT also includes a wireless Ethernet card to provide cable-free communication to the radar from virtually any Web-enabled PC. This enables software updates and tests to be completed quickly and even remotely if necessary. DMT provides numerous configurations of the AIMS, but all have the same inner RF and processor cores. By maintaining a common RF and processing core, DMT is able to manufacture all variants at a low cost. The table below represents the specifications for the most popular configurations of DMT radar products. It should be noted that the transmitted power is safe for humans for long-term exposure and is much less than the average power of most mobile phones. Transmitted Frequency: 9.23 GHz Peak Radiated Power: 1 Watt (Optional 2 to 80 Watts) Average Power: 6.25 microwatts up to 0.4 watts; < 1 milliwatt for most applications Antenna Beamwidth:

• 3, 7 degrees, 11, 16, 45 degrees pencil beams • 3 x 7 degrees, 3 x 11 degrees, 2 x 12 degrees, 1 x 20 degrees (last 2 require

bigger radomes) • Options: 3, 45, and custom beamwidths

System Layout:

Wired Ethernet is fed through a slip ring and baseplate. RS-422 also is fed through the slip ring and baseplate.

Bandwidth: Maximum bandwidth of receiver = 20 MHz Pulsewidth: 25ns to 2 microseconds (range dependent/user defined via user interface) PRF Rate: Comes standard with 2, 4, 8, 15.6, 32, 64, 128 kHz and a wide variety of other PRF’s

which can be provided at time of order On-board A/D sampling rates 105, 52.5, 26.25, 13.125, 6.56 MSPS (optional 200 MSPS also available) A/D bandwidth 200 MHz, dual channel Detection Range: • Maximum:

o For 1-Watt System: ~1.5 km for walking 1 dBsm (human) intruder; 3-5km for larger objections (vehicles, vessels, etc.)

o For 5-Watt System: ~5km for walking humans, 7-12 for larger objects o For higher wattage sytems: >10 km for humans, up to 40 km for larger

objects.

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• Minimum: 12 meters (if tower mounted = tower height * 1.28) Range Gates: 3 meters to 24 meters (optional 1.5 meters also available) Range Accuracy: ~ 3 meters (varies with system settings) Range Settings: Minimum range, Maximum range, and Null ignored ranges for each look angle (no

practical limit to the number of look angles or null range cells) Doppler Resolution User selectable. Minimum < 0.03 m/s, typically set to 0.06-0.12 m/s Fast-Scan Scanning Specifications:

• Rotational rate: Max Azimuth Speed = 60dps (48dps during surveillance) • Rotational Limits: None (360 degrees continuous) • Tilt Rate: Max Elevation Speed = 60dps • Tilt Limits: -30 deg to +110 deg (0 deg is parallel to the ground plane)

Communications: • Address: Static IP Address (TCP/IP) • Standard: Fiber Optics • Optional: Wired Ethernet connector through slip ring and extended range

Wireless 802.11b/g/super g Communications Antenna:

Standard: Dual monopoles mounted inside radome (option for High Gain dish with feed through slip ring)

Modes of Operation: • Autonomous (continuous 360 degrees or between start and stop angles) • Scripted (for following fence or land contours) • Manual (operator override—supervisors only)

Operating Temperature: -40 to +70 degrees C; (Optional -55 to +85 degrees C) Power Requirements: • 48 VDC, 3 Amps (current can vary with higher power options)

• Options: 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 110 VAC, 220 VAC Size: Height = 29 inches, diameter = 29 inches Weight: Models range from 50 to 75 lbs with mounting bracket Internal Operating System: Windows XP Pro User Interface Operating Platform:

Standard Windows Platform running Windows 2000 or XP, including desktop PC’s, notebook PC’s, PDA’s

User Interface Software: • Opens as a Windows standard software interface • Map, drawing or aerial image/photo overlay of data • Can control and monitor up to 16 AIMS radar systems • Built-in control for VICON cameras, and cameras using Pelco-D formats • Built-in Digital Infrared Imaging (DII) IR and high-resolution camera protocol • Other camera protocols may be added per customer request • Camera and radar can be pointed to locations by clicking on the map • Camera can be slaved to radar detections or operated manually • Up to 8 cameras can be controlled by one radar

Data Reporting:

• Normal mode: Detection/Speed data coded for intensity ; • Signature collection mode: Raw I, Q data; • ID mode: Doppler Signatures for every detected object

MTBF: Designed to be years of operation at 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Required Maintenance: Periodic radome cleaning Standard Expansion Available USB ports for adding other boards or devices

1 PCMCIA slot 422 communication via slip ring to cameras or other devices (up to 3 ports)

Unlike any other radar sold today, DMT offers many options for the user at the time of order or as modular add-ons. Figure D-1 below shows just a few available options. For example, for longer ranges with higher cross-range resolution and improved signal-to-clutter ratios, the user may choose to order a planar array antenna and a higher power amplifier.

These are two of many variations in displays that can be provided.

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Figure D-1. The AIMS Fast-Scan can be upgraded at purchase or after delivery with a wide variety of upgrade options. These options enable the user to tailor the system to many different mission needs.

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Appendix E: Fixed-Site Computing Hardware DMT will provide one PC’s and one19-inch Touch-Screen Monitor with the system. There will be DMT remote client software with map overlay of detection data. Radar (and camera) control is accomplished through the touch-screen or mouse movement. DMT software runs on any Windows XP, 2000 or NT operating system. DMT provides typically notebook PC’s (such as the Panasonic Toughbook CF-29), handhelds (like the Catcher), or small profile, multifunction PC’s such as the one listed in the table below. Contact DMT for other computer platforms. DMT provides all PC’s with DMT Remote Monitoring software preloaded and tested. This proposal includes those items in red below.

DMT’s standard remote monitoring PC Specifications Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 -3.8 GHz* RAM: 2 GB (2 x 1.0 GB) PC3200 DDR400 RAM DIMM Bus Speeds: 533 FSB/512K Cache or 800 FSB/1024K Cache Hard Disk: 200 GB 2.5” or 400 GB 3.5” Ultra DMA 7200 RPM Video Graphics: Integrated Intel 865GV Intel Extreme Graphics 2 Video In: Built-in 4 port Video-In (4 x 878 Decoder) or Built-in 4 port Video-In (1 x 878 Decoder) +

PCMCIA slot Optical Drives: Slim DVD±RW / DVD / CDRW / CD Combo Drive Ports (3) USB 2.0, Serial, Parallel, 1394, RJ-45 Ethernet, Video out, power, mouse, keyboard,

microphone, PCMCIA Operating System: Windows XP Professional Size:

5.82 x 10 x 2.79 inches (comes in black or silver) DMT Software: AIMS Fast-Scan Remote Monitoring Station (loaded), Camera Control, DVR recording,

Visual Studio.Net, One-Year subscription of Google Map Pro Contact DMT for latest available processors. DMT can provide custom designs and wide temperature/sealed systems

Figure E-1. This is the display monitor visible at the customer facilities.

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Appendix F: The DI-5000 Specifications The cameras specifications are in the table below. DMT is proposing the 100 mm lens and 37.5 micron detector, which is the best available configuration for export. For this effort, the 100 mm lens and 25 micron detector is being proposed.

General Specifications Video Output RS-170 or CCIR Serial Interface RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Power Input 10-28 VDC or 220/110 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption <15 Watts (nominal) Weight <15 lbs Operating Temperature -40° to +55° C� Environmentally Sealed NEMA 4 & IP65 Thermal Camera

Detector Uncooled, Vanadium Oxide Microbolometer Frame Rate 30 hz (60hz Optional) Resolution 320 x 240

Spectral Response 8 - 12 µm

IR Lens Options 25mm, 50mm, or 100mm

IR Zoom 2x and 4x Digital Zoom

Focus Manual (within 150m) Focus Free beyond 150m

Thermal Time Constant <30 msec

Detector / Pixel Size 51µm, 37.5µm, or 25µm

Gain / Level Controls Automatic or Manual Startup Time <8 seconds

NETD K for International customers CCD Camera Chip Size 1/6” CCD Camera (Includes: Image Stabilization) Field of View Continuous Optical Between 45° and 2.0°

Zoom • Optical: 25x • Digital: 12x • Total: 300x

Minimum Illumination 2.5 lux/1/60 sec (NTSC) Starlight Mode Illumination <0.01 lux/1.4 sec (NTSC) Pan & Tilt

Azimuth Control Continuous 360°

Elevation Control -80° to +80°

Pan & Tilt Slew Rate 0°/ sec to 110°/ sec

Pointing Accuracy • Pan ± 1/2° • Tilt ± 1/2°

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Figure F-1. (Image collected by DMT using the DI-5000 at 10:30 pm in complete darkness.) The above were taken with 100 mm lens and 37.5 micron detector, which is the best available system configuration for export. A human intruder at 470 meters distance is shown in black-hot (left) and white-hot (right) imagery.

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