TCS Air – Automatic 0°-360° Aerial Objects Thermal Imaging Detection System

Description
Specifications

TCS Air – Volacom’s autonomous detection system for birds and aerial vehicles operates 24/7 in all-weather conditions, using thermal imaging and providing up to 360° surveillance area coverage. Detection capabilities cover a wide range of aerial vehicles (aircraft, helicopters, UAVs) and all bird species of 25+ cm wingspan. Detection distances and fields of view vary depending on client needs but may reach 10,000+ m for aircraft and 1,000+ m for birds.

The system operates through Volacom’s proprietary detection software providing live view and sound notification upon detection. Once an object is detected, TCS Air tracks it until it leaves the field of view. The modular web-based UI allows the configuration of various settings and keeps a detailed statistical database with video recordings and logs of every detection.

Standard TCS Air set includes:

  • Thermal imaging camera
  • Control module with integrated detection software
  • Rotator module
  • Mounting tripod
  • Web-based UI access


Every product and technological solution developed and offered by Volacom is completely harmless to avian, terrestrial and marine animal species, in line with the company’s policy to preserve biodiversity and protect wildlife and businesses at the same time. The technology’s safety was tested and established through scientific studies carried out by the WWF, The University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Volacom is ISO 9001 and ISO 45 001 certified. The company’s BCAS bird control technology is patented in the US and Russia.

Thermal Imaging Module
Imaging specification
Detector type Uncooled LWIR Thermal Imager
Pixel pitch 17 μm
Single frame resolution 640px x 512px
Scene Temperature Range -20⁰ – +150⁰C
Spectral band 8 – 14 µm
Sensitivity [NEdT] <40 mK @ f/1.0
Optical specification
Focal length (mm)  19/25/35/50
Horizontal Field of View (HFOV)  Up to 360°
Vertical Field of View (VFOV)  26°/20°/14°/9.9°
60cm Object Detection Range  Up to 1000m
Physical specification
Maximum horizontal angle of rotation 360°
Minimum scanning rate – 180°* 12sec @ 25mm Focal length
Minimum scanning angle (horizontal)
Dimensions L/W/H 400/201/507 mm
Weight 12kg
Ingress Protection IP65
Operating temperature -40°C ÷ +55°C
Storage temperature -40°C ÷ +60°C
Relative operating humidity 95%
Supply Voltage 24VDC
Maximum power consumption 25W
Control Module
Network connectivity Ethernet, RJ45 connector
Remote Control, monitoring Web based user interface
Overall Dimensions L/W/H 500/710/900 mm
Weight 40kg
Ingress Protection IP54
Operating Temperature -40⁰ ÷ +60⁰C
Storage temperature -40°C ÷ +60°C
Relative operating humidity 95%
Power Requirements 230V ±10%, 50/60Hz
Supply Current 6.5A @ 230VAC