After 9/11, Washington, D.C.’s airspace got a significant security boost.
Now, over two decades later, this system is getting a cutting-edge makeover.
The National Capital Region (NCR) is rolling out an advanced artificial intelligence-based visual recognition system that’s taking air defense to a whole new level.
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The new eyes in the sky
The Enhanced Regional Situational Awareness (ERSA) system represents a dramatic upgrade from previous security technologies. These new cameras are giving air defense operators unprecedented capabilities in monitoring and protecting critical airspace. They come with some seriously cool features that take air defense to the next level.
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The cameras boast infrared vision with RGB filters for heat signature detection, allowing operators to spot targets even in low visibility conditions. A laser range finderprovides accurate distance and altitude measurements, enhancing the system’s precision. Machine learning elements enable enhanced …