Chess Dynamics®
Chess Dynamics® is a surveillance, fire control and large positioning systems specialist, providing solutions for Land and Maritime domains. Defence Leaders around the world work with Chess for market-leading, reliable defence systems.
Chess designs and manufactures an extensive range of electro-optical (EO) tracking, and surveillance intelligent sub-systems for military, land, and maritime applications.
These solutions incorporate thermal imagers, TV cameras, laser range finders, and radars.
Chess enables users to control these platforms by joystick, auto-track, slew-to-cue, radar-cue, and/or remote sensor-cue for passive target detection, recognition, and identification.
The more complex EO systems are integrated and used as part of complete fire control systems and may also be integrated into vehicle surveillance systems.
The comprehensive portfolio of proven surveillance and fire control technology solutions also includes counter-sUAV (drone) protection systems, as well as Vision4ce branded real-time video and image processing solutions for electro-optic systems.
A complete service can also be provided comprising survey, installation, training, and maintenance across Chess’s entire product range, including bespoke engineering solutions.
SeaEagle® Maritime Systems
SeaEagle is a family of electro-optical systems that meets a broad range of maritime surveillance and gun fire control applications. System solutions are available for all classes of surface vessels; from fast interceptors and patrol boats to major warships.
SeaEagle systems feature a video processing function that provides a high level of automation to the surveillance, acquisition, and tracking applications:
- Programmable horizon and sector scanning with automatic target detection
- Multiple target detection and acquisition
- Panoramic display of the scanned sector with detected targets labelled
- Automatic slewing to radar contact target indications
- Real time target tracking with automatic selection of tracking algorithm to suit target/background parameters
- Automatic cueing of multiple targets within field of view
- Automatic capture of target ‘snapshot’ images
- Graphical display of all system, target, and ship data
- Digital video and data recording
- Artificial Intelligence & Auto Target Classification
SeaEagle systems can be configured for control of any in-service naval gun in various anti-air, anti-surface, and naval gunfire support engagements.
A range of interface formats are available to match both new build and earlier design mountings.
Chess provides a full installation and trials service, including live firing trials and analysis.
- Range table based ballistic prediction including compensation for meteorological effects
- Surface (ASuW) engagements with semi-automated splash spotting
- Air (AAW) engagements in area and self-defence modes
- Naval Fire Support (NFS) engagements in direct and indirect modes with crest clearance
- Ability to conduct surface engagements using track-while-scan data from a surface search radar
- Ability to fire extended range ammunition
- Graphical display of all system, weapon, target, ship, and meteorological data
- System can be integrated into and controlled from a Combat Mission System multi-function console or supplied with its own dedicated console or workstation
Hawkeye Land Systems
Having a visual image of both hostile and friendly forces, at a range that enables the commander to make informed decisions, is an essential element of modern ground operations.
Hawkeye is a family of advanced multi-sensor surveillance and targeting systems from Chess Dynamics that provides this visualisation capability.
The systems provide comprehensive 24-hour surveillance and target identification in a broad range of operational scenarios and tactical applications
The Hawkeye family of systems employs the latest image processing and system automation techniques to reduce dependence upon operator time and skill, thereby reducing workload and training requirements
Based upon common system architecture, the Hawkeye family provides a flexible approach to surveillance that enables different applications to be accommodated, while employing standard operating procedures, a low training burden, and an integrated support philosophy.
Surveillance
- Target Classification
- Mast Mounted
- Target Location
- Video Tracking
- Video Analytics
- Image Processing
- Video Recording
- Georeferencing
- Laser Range Finder
- Ruggedized processing
Targeting
- Long Range
- Track & Engage
- Target Handoff
- Low Power
- Networked Video
- Georeferencing
- Joint Fires Terminal
- Laser Target Designator
Vision4ce®: image tracking and video processing
Chess brand Vision4ce provides high performance video and imaging processing solutions for electro-optical systems. This covers the supply of rugged embedded hardware for harsh environments on land, sea, and air, along with integrated software solutions incorporating sophisticated image processing algorithms including object detection and tracking.
Our automated video tracking and image processing solutions present simplified, actionable information from even the most complex environments. We combine our extensive knowledge of defence and security challenges with proven video tracking and image processing technology to solve problems and reduce risk.
Flexible configuration capabilities enable system specifiers and architects to promptly meet their customers’ requirements.
Our extensive knowledge is due to our rich heritage and experience in the defence and security space. Specialist EO understanding and capability sets us apart, and ensures our customers gain everything they need from a highly experienced and responsive team.
