Cinetheodolites
Cinetheodolites are used to record Time Space Position Information (TSPI). These instruments utilize 21 bit optical encoders to record the angular position from the mount location to the test object. By triangulating the vectors generated by 3 or more units, the geospatial position of the test object can be determined to within one cubic meter.
The instruments can be synchronized with TTR’s tracking radars for target acquisition and ranging information for camera focus. Each mount utilizes a digital camera for image capture; has a computer on board to create metadata, record data, and control operations of the mount; and a fiber optic slip ring to remotely transfer data onto and off the pedestal. Currently all cinetheodolites must be controlled locally during operations; however, development is underway to allow mounts to operate in either a local or remote-controlled configuration.
Telescopes
Tracking Telescopes are used to record event data. These instruments utilize a 117 inch Newtonian lens to record data at a distance of 5 miles without distortion. Used in conjunction with high speed digital cameras, the units can determine event times to within 1/100 of a second. The instruments can be synchronized with TTR’s tracking radars for target acquisition and ranging information for camera focus.
The mount can also be outfitted with an NTSC or high speed video camera to document the event as well as provide real time video feed to the Control Point (CP) for situational awareness. Currently telescopes must be controlled locally during operations; however, development is underway to allow mounts to operate in either a local or remote-controlled configuration.
R&D Telescopes
The R&D Tracking Telescope is a Research and Development platform that can be used to record event data. The mount can also be outfitted with an NTSC or high speed video camera to document the event, as well as provide real time video feed to the Control Point (CP) for situational awareness. The instruments can be synchronized with TTR’s tracking radars for target acquisition and ranging information for camera focus
The platform acts as a testbed for new imagers and auto-tracker/remote operations development. The R&D mount is a universal platform which can accommodate up to two additional customer provided sensors.