MILTRAK Alert & Tracking System (MATS)
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:51 am
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MILTRAK ALERT TRACKING SYSTEM (MATS)
The MILTRAK Alert and Tracking System (MATS), is a soldier C4I system, providing dismounted situational awareness and location of friendly distress alerts in hostile, urban and combat environments. With size, weight, and ease of use, as primary design drivers, MATS genuinely minimises the burden on the dismounted soldier.
The system’s real time situational awareness, navigation and planning capabilities significantly enhance operational effectiveness and the security of end users.
Key Benefits
MATS has a range of applications including:
MILTRAK ALERT TRACKING SYSTEM (MATS)
The MILTRAK Alert and Tracking System (MATS), is a soldier C4I system, providing dismounted situational awareness and location of friendly distress alerts in hostile, urban and combat environments. With size, weight, and ease of use, as primary design drivers, MATS genuinely minimises the burden on the dismounted soldier.
The system’s real time situational awareness, navigation and planning capabilities significantly enhance operational effectiveness and the security of end users.
Key Benefits
- Small and lightweight – Commander system weighs less than 0.5Kg / other users deployed weight is only 136 grams
Low power – Li-on primary AA batteries provide up to 36 hours constant operation
Easy to carry and simple to use even in the most demanding situations
Provides real time user tracking in the most challenging environments
Alert system enables fast and accurate location of distress signal on digital maps
Minimal training requirements
Available in ruggedised format or via a hand held mobile device
Minimal cabling and attachments required
Ruggedised version operates in conjunction with a non GPD enabled radio
Easily integrated with a range of voice and data radios
MATS has a range of applications including:
- Defence – Close Combat situations in hostile environments
Police – Tracking of personnel dismounted pursuit situations
Fire Service – Instant tracking and location of personnel undertaking rescues
Security Forces – A range of uses depending on the operational situation