Integrating pre-mission intelligence planning tools along with a unique mission sensor configuration and a sophisticated real-time data analysis tools, the ASIO solution automatically alerts the mission operators of suspicious targets and activities.
Press Release, 9th July 2018: BIRD Aerosystems, the leading developer of Special Mission Aircraft Solutions and Airborne Missile Protection Systems, will showcase the advanced configuration of its ASIO [Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence & Observation] solution for the first time in the Farnborough airshow. The new configuration of the ASIO integrates pre-mission intelligence planning tools along with unique mission sensors configuration and sophisticated analysis algorithms, providing unique alerts of various suspicious activities. Ideal for maritime surveillance, the ASIO MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) can detect, investigate and effectively intercept suspicious activities like smuggling operations, piracy, illegal fishery or terror threats.
Prior to the flight, ASIO operators analyse satellite images, Automatic Identification System (AIS) data and other information of the sailing vessels, automatically flagging suspicious activities that will be further investigated by the ASIO MPA. During the flight, the ASIO MPA surveillance sensors will supplement the pre-flight analysed data with real-time information received from the onboard sensors, including unique integration with a Communications Intelligence (COMINT) sensor and real-time communication, providing the information to the C&C centre and supporting Navy ships.
ASIO solution installed on Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation CJ4 [© BIRD Aerosystems]
Together with Textron Aviation Inc., BIRD Aerosystems will present the advanced configuration of the ASIO solution installed on Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft. Equipped with BIRD’s ASIO solution, Textron’s CJ4 VIP transport aircraft is transformed into a sophisticated maritime patrol aircraft.
