Omni-Directional panoramic Tank Camera
Defense Update
Wendsday 26rd july, 2006 (UPI)

ODF Ltd. (Israel)

The system uses a patent pending omni-directional optics which provides continuous coverage of a 360 degrees field of view without rotation mechanism, and provides the entire vehicle's crew with real-time awareness of the vehicle's surroundings and potential threats outside the vehicle.

It is equipped with a video motion detector that can be programmed to selected areas of interest, providing real-time alerts. The system utilizes a high resolution digital camera mounted on a mast placed on the rear part of the upper turret. The system feeds the processed images to the computerized display which is installed in the tank.