For every pixel of the video representing elements of the ground (not sky) Terra 3D calculates in real time the equivalent world coordinates.

1. Offers perfect situation awareness to operators based on 3D visualization of geo referenced multimedia and sensor data
2. Reduces the workload of operators
   
3. Measure height, speed and direction of movement of an object
4. The position can be extracted in real world coordinates
5. Find closest intervention teams
   
6. Send target coordinates to intervention team
7. Get other PTZ cameras to zoom onto an object
8. Follow an object with motion tracking and automated camera hand over*
9. Significant false alarm reduction based on multi sensor correlation

See also: Why Terra 3D?

Terra 3D can import geographical structures in WKT format, defined by the OpenGIS consortium.

There are converters available to translate almost any geographical structure into WKT format.

There are various GIS data formats supported by Terra 3D:

• Selection of common raster formats: Arc/Info, TerraSAR, USGS, ERDAS, ELAS, GeoTiff, GRASS, Intergraph, and many more…
• Selection of common vector formats: Arc/Info, ESRI shapefile, ESRI ArcObjects, GeoJSON, Google Fusion Tables, GRASS, KML, LIBKML, MS SQL Spatial, and many more…

• Analog video (PAL, NTSC) via encoders
• Networked video: MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264

See aslo:

Interfaces

Terra 3D interfaces to 3^rd party dispatch systems especially designed for 911 (112) emergency call centers. Please contact us for further information.

Yes.

Multimedia and meta data are time stamped and authenticated when recorded. When replaying the data, a special software allows to verify and proof the authenticity auf the shown data. The slightest change from the original format is detected. In legal terms Terra 3D provides a “clone” and not a “copy” of the data.

Yes.

An event can trigger the execution of predefined Python scripts. All geo-referenced sensor data can be analyzed. The operator sees only pre qualified content, important for the job. Unimportant multimedia- and sensor contents are suppressed and human errors are minimized.

Yes.

An event can trigger the execution of predefined Python scripts. All geo-referenced sensor data can be analyzed. The operator sees only pre qualified content, important for the job. Unimportant multimedia- and sensor contents are suppressed and human errors are minimized.

Terra 3D (AMM) is capable to acquire GPS positions from terrestrial radio systems (Tetra) and a variety of other tracking devices. In addition video from cameras on the ground can be shown in the 3D model at the equivalent postions.

Terra 3D is cross platform compatible. Currently LINUX and WINDOWS OS are actively supported.

CPU: Quad core, 2.6 GHz

RAM: 8 Gbyte

HDD: 7200 rpm

Standard graphics adpater: nvidia, 1 Gbyte Memory

Stereo graphics adpater: nvidia Quadro FX 580

In case of a communication failure between the Management Server(s) and the Acquisition Server(s), the uninterrupted system operation in guaranteed. All relevant data (user access rights DB, GIS DB holding the regional data) are stored redundantly on the Acquisition Server(s).

1. GIS data
   These include DTM/DSM, vector or bitmap overlays or data from a 3^rd party GIS system are automatically tailored and distributed from the management server(s) to the acquisition server(s) where they are stored redundantly.
2. User and group access rights
   These are automatically exported to all acquisition server(s) where they are stored redundantly.
3. Workflow- & Rules scripts
   These are automatically exported to all acquisition server(s) where they are stored redundantly.

Yes!

The issue:

Digital cameras require time for video and audio encoding and decoding and the resulting delay is a problem for manual PTZ operations via joystick.

The advantage of using analog switches to eliminate latency is not an option since modern cameras have only a digital interface.

The solution:

Terra 3D’s 3D video allocates to any pixel world coordinates allowing the extraction of object positions, measurement of object size, direction and absolute speed. Either in the 3D model or directly in a video feed the operator selects the area of interest, the allocated camera automatically zooms onto the area of interest.

LATENCY DOES NOT MATTER ANYMORE.

Tera 3D aims and zooms the PTZ camera right on to the spot in minimal time. The operator using joystick needs much longer for the same job.

Yes - if required!

Any 3^rd party device can be supported by Terra 3D on request.

However – analog matrix switchers have no future since analog CCTV cameras are at the end of their life time!

This is in fact a huge problem for example in the casino industry, where operators have to control the cameras at NO latency and therefore analog matrix switchers have been installed!

Terra 3D offers a latency compensated direct PTZ control method enable the use of high resolution PTZ IP-cameras.

Yes.

Terra 3D SDK offers the ability to extract lat/long/height of any pixel of the video image. Based on this information absolute object size, speed and direction can be used for automated warning and object classification.

Yes.

Terra 3D SDK allows developers to enhance their products with state of the art 3D visualization and geo-referenced video. Alternatively Terra 3D can be installed as a separate entity and controlled over predefined interfaces. This method is usually used if Terra 3D is used for visualization only.

3D Vision Pro glasses and Quadro graphics provide an easy to use, robust solution for driving 3D visualizations on a range of display options, from a single desktop panel to massive, multi-projector powered wall or CAVE.

This unique 3D solution combines 3D Vision Pro active shutter glasses and a robust radio-based control hub with 120Hz panels and projectors. Professionals can design, create and explore in stereoscopic 3D enabling collaborative workflows that dramatically speed up time to insight.

Go to nvidia website to find out!

Yes.

A frustum represents the line of sight of a camera and the current zoom factor.

TERRA 3D Model in action

FAST offers Geo-Production-Services including data acquisition, processing and Terra 3D model building.

Contact your local system integrator for a quote.

Yes.

VFR chart, illustrrated in 2D mode

The virtual camera is placed exactly 90 degrees above the map with the result of 2D display. The effects of the under laid terrain model are not visible at all.

Yes, technical documentation is available on request.

The Terra3D dotNET SDK consists of the following components:

• terra3dConnectNet: A singleton object to connect to the terra3D system
• terra3dDataModelNet: A singleton object to get all configured objects such as cameras, io devices, place marks etc.
• terra3dViewNet: The terra3D control which holds the 3D-environment

Yes, the 3D control API supports the following layers:

• DTM (Digital Terrain Model), DSM (Digital Surface Model)
• Surface textures
• 3D models (buildings, static objects)
• Roads
• Water, etc…
• Sensors: cameras, IR, radar (position, coverage), IO
• Unknown objects (detected)
• Known objects (friendly units, detected objects,…

The full 3D navigation in the model is supported using:

• Keyboard and mouse
• 3D controller

IR-spectrum categories

Near-Infrared (NIR)

Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR)

Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR)

Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR)

Very Long-Wave Infrared (VLWIR)

Far-Wave Infrared (FWIR)

Note that there is a gap between 5 μm (MWIR) and 8 μm (LWIR). This part of the waveband is virtually unusable for thermal imaging purposes because of the high spectral absorption of the atmosphere in this range.

Visible spectrum

The Visible Spectrum has no clear boundaries from one color to the next but is generally described in the following ranges:

Short Wave Infrared Radiation (SWIR) can only be detected by dedicated sensors, such as InGaAs. 

It has to be pointed out that, although light in the shortwave infrared region is not visible to the eye, this light interacts with objects in a similar manner as visible wavelengths. Therefore, images from an InGaAs camera are comparable to visible images in resolution and detail.

One major benefit of SWIR imaging is the ability to image through haze, fog and glass.

SWIR detector can also be used in conjunction of pulsed eye safe laser (1.55 µm) and this makes it the ideal detector for Active Imaging.

SWIR technology can be used in the following applications:

• Low light level vision
• Designation illumination
• Range finding
• Perimeter surveillance
• Camouflage detection
• Imaging through fog
• Compact load 

Yes.

Terra 3D (AMM) can record several HD or SD video streams simultaneously in the aircraft and/or on the ground. Meta- and multimedia data are time stamped for later time synchronized playback.

• Electro-optical and infrared systems (EO/IR), forward looking infrared (FLIR), charge coupled devices (CCD), low light TV (LLTV) and image intensifier TV (I2TV)
• RADAR: Synthetic aperture radar (SAR), maritime patrol radar (MPR), ground and maritime moving target indicator (G&MMTI), and 3D-RADAR
• CCTV: Daylight , infrared, thermal, passive infrared cameras including pan, tilt and zoom mechanisms control (PTZ)
• UNATTENDED SENSORS: Seismic, acoustic, magnetic , tripwire
• Laser range finders (LRF)
• Chemical and radioactive sensors
• Terrestrial Radio (Tetra)
• Tactical radio systems
• Soldier system radio
• Sniper detection system
• Sophisticated electronic support measures (ESM) systems
• Radar warning receivers (RWR)
• Laser warning receivers (LWR)

Yes.

Terra 3D (AMM) allows virtually to trough time and space seeing all relevant multimedia and meta data time synchronized in 3D! This feature is used for mission debriefing and composition of evidential material.

Yes.

Terra 3D (AMM) has a direct interface to Terra 3D (EBS) enhanced boarder security and can bidirectional share and visualize all sensor informations.

Yes.

A frustum represents the line of sight of a camera and the current zoom factor. In this illustration live video is shown on a virtual video wall next to the aircraft avatar. On the ground two live video feeds are displayed on two virtual video walls and AIS/SAR identified ships are shown.

Yes.

An object can be located by any CCTV camera image based on geo-referenced 3D video provided by Terra 3D, a laser range finder or a unattended sensor. The target information is available immediately at the operators GUI.

Yes.

Terra 3D allows the bidirectional exchange of target information between the aircraft and ground infrastructure. An object identified by an airborne sensor can immediately be sent to the ground - for example a ship – for further investigation. Optical sensors can automatically focus on the new target while the crew receives new target coordinates and an interception course to the target by digital radio.

Yes.

Currently the communication is realized over existing VHF or tactical radio. Terra 3D will soon support VoIP for a fully independent secure communication between the pilot, operator and the ground station.