The WESCAM™ MX-15D

	IR Imagery- Fields of View
	Wide	Mid
	Narrow	Very Narrow (Spotter)

Video Archive files
High-Resolution Video	Low-Resolution Video

	High MTBF Laser designator  Compact, efficient diode-pumped laser
	3 imaging & 3 laser payloads  Modular payload
	Maximum Range Longest EO/IR range in class
	IMU inside Enables high accuracy GEO-Location and rock-solid stabilization
	MIL Qualified Meets MIL-STD-810, 704 and 461 standards

Bringing laser target designation capability to an already proven performer, the MX-15D is an enhanced variant of the popular MX-15 imaging turret.

Creating an optimum match between system requirements and available budget, the modular design of the MX-15D supports 1 to 6 high-performance sensors:

	Color daylight camera with zoom lens		Laser designator with LRF
	Mono daylight camera with spotter lens		Laser illuminator
	IR with high magnification 4-step zoom		Eyesafe laser rangefinder

The MX-15D was engineered to achieve the longest EO/IR target identification range in the industry. By combining these primary factors, the MX-15D drives maximum range and delivers unparalleled designating performance:

Magnification
	Large aperture lenses
	Custom lens design and packaging
Resolution
	High density packaging (more in less space)
	High quality sensors
Stabilization
	IMU on inner gimbal with payload
	Active control of entire optical bench in 4 axis
	25 years of rock solid experience

Haze and other visibility challenges

The MX-15D design incorporates capabilities to maintain performance in adverse conditions:

	Operator selectable optics filters plus excellent near IR sensitivity in the EO imagers insures effective haze penetration
	An optional eye-safe laser rangefinder is designed specifically to operate in a wavelength that provides maximum performance in adverse weather conditions
IMU
The MX-15D, in all configurations, comes equipped with an onboard Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This high-performance unit incorporates solid-state fiber-optic gyro technology for high sensitivity and reliability in a compact volume. Fully utilizing this IMU-inside technology, the MX-15D further delivers maximum target location accuracy through employing WESCAM’s MX-GEO features package:
ELAP Technology - Enhanced Range Local Area Processing
ELAP produces real-time image enhancement for EO Day, EO Night & IR video in the MX-Series of Imaging Turrets.  Using ELAP technology enables:
	Increased standoff range
	Improved feature recognition
	Maximum haze penetration
ELAP Image Clarity IR Image using LAP IR Image using ELAP     ELAP Haze Penetration Before: With Dense Haze After: With ELAP Processing Before: With Haze After: With ELAP Processing
GEO-Pointing
	Makes tracking easy; the turret follows the subject with hands-free simplicity
	Locks all sensors on a precise lat/long position and aims the turret at that fixed point regardless of aircraft movement or obstructions within your line of sight
GEO-Steering
	Eliminates over-steering by smoothing the motion of the turret
	Relieves the operator of the strain of continuous compensation
GEO-Focus
	Bring any scene into focus with the flick of a switch
	Ensures correct focus at all times, even when alternating between sensors
	Automatically refocus the subject while flying above broken cloud cover
Family Commonality:
The expanded MX-family of turrets maximizes the use of common components and common interior avionics, simplifying interchangeability with efficiencies in support and technology enhancements. This MX-Family commonality delivers low overall life-cycle costs.