The ATSC HPS 2000 is a fully-intrgrated Harbor Protection System which can locate, track, record, identify, and watch any vehicle within the system's range. This system encompases the two most important functions of a harbor protection system: traffic management and threat protection.

The system is perfect for the following applications:

• Border Patrol
• Traffic Control and Safety
• Waterways and Port Surveillance
• Passenger and Terminal Protection
• Offshore Installation Security
• Maritime Resource Management
• Environment Monitoring
• Military Defense

The HPS 2000 is composed of a network of surveillance devices which work together to detect every possible kind of threat. These devices include Multi Beam Imaging Sonar, both Short and Long Range Radar, an Automated Identification System (AIS), high resolution CCTV and Infrared (IR) cameras, and a Command and Control (C2) Center. The Command and Control Center seamlessly integrates the data from the surveillance devices to provide a detailed and comprehensive picture of the protected area to the operator. It also provides automated vessel tracking and identification, alarms and notification messages, and continuous recording for playback and analysis. It also comes equipped with an internal traffic database and has linkages to external databases such as the Lloyd's Registry.

Both the Radar and Sonar subsystems come equipped with small target tracking systems, which means you can track small watercraft, swimmers, divers, and even debris. This allows for complete protection against all major harbor threats, including:

• Drug Trafficking
• Illegal Immigration
• Terrorist Attacks
• WMD Proliferation
• CBR (Chemical / Biological / Radiation) Import
• Environmental Pollution
• Hijacking and Piracy
• Illegal Exploitation
• Swimmers / Divers
• Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs)
• Small High Speed Surface Craft
• Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)
• Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
• Low-flying Aircraft

Responding to these threats quickly is of the essence, which is why the HPS 2000 has the ability to notify emergency responders either automatically or under operator control. The built-in alarm system immediately informs the operator of detected threats, and can send out emails automatically containing some or all of the following information: pictures, VHF ship communications, radar images, sonar images, AIS images, and incident descriptions. If desired, the CCTV and IR camera feeds can be transmitted to remote users.

Besides protection from crucial harbor threats, the HPS 2000 offers full commercial-grade traffic management functionality. The traffic management system, along with the Command and Control station, gives the operator constantly updated information on every ship's position. Further, the AIS (Automated Identification System) identifies all crafts and maintains a database of this information. Any vessel within range can also be tracked in real time using the system's CCTV and IR cameras for day/night visual inspections.

This system is easy to set-up, integrates with external networks, can be tailored to specific needs, and is user-friendly. The HPS 2000 uses COTS products for easier acquisition of spares and expansion of the network, implements commercially proven technologies for all of its subsystems, and utilizes NEMA Standard Interfaces to provide an open, flexible architecture.

If you would like more information on the ATSC HPS 2000 system, please contact our sales staff at (703) 525-7258 or sales@atscva.com.