Six electro-optic and hyperspectral imaging platforms spanning VNIR, SWIR, LWIR and multi-sensor fusion — engineered by MS Spektral, supplied and supported in the UK by Vision ATK.
Each platform is engineered for a specific operational scenario — browse all six systems or filter by deployment type.
Select a waveband to understand its operational strengths, limitations and recommended applications.
VNIR cameras capture both the visible spectrum and near-infrared wavelengths simultaneously. NIR penetrates low-light scenes with far greater sensitivity than standard cameras — enabling detailed imagery at dawn, dusk and under artificial illumination without active IR emitters.
SWIR wavelengths penetrate atmospheric haze, smoke and water vapour far more effectively than visible or NIR. At extended ranges — particularly over water or desert terrain — SWIR maintains clarity where all other passive systems degrade. Available in 450mm and 180mm motorised zoom configurations.
LWIR cameras detect thermal energy emitted by all objects above absolute zero. Personnel, vehicles and equipment are visible day or night — purely from the heat they generate. FERREX delivers multispectral thermal imaging capability with stabilised cooling for accurate performance in harsh environments.
SPECTRA captures 134 contiguous spectral bands across the visible and near-infrared. This provides material composition data — the spectral fingerprint of every surface in the scene. Designed for armoured vehicle integration with real-time GigE transmission and up to 300GB local storage.
SENTINEL integrates RGB, SWIR, LWIR, VNIR and gated laser illumination into a single AI-powered platform. Designed for limited visibility conditions including fog, dust and night operations — with automatic target detection and tracking. MIL-STD-810G compliant, IP66 rated.
Standard cameras detect reflected light intensity. SPECTRA captures the spectral signature of every surface across 134 contiguous bands. Camouflage nets engineered to defeat NIR cameras are transparent to hyperspectral imaging. Compatible with PC software and rotational stage for both field and laboratory use.
SENTINEL is built for limited visibility operations where a single imaging channel is never enough. By fusing RGB, SWIR, LWIR, VNIR and gated laser illumination in one AI-powered platform, it maintains target detection and tracking through fog, dust, smoke and total darkness. MIL-STD-810G qualified for the harshest environments.
Select your deployment environment to see recommended system configurations.
Ground operations demand imaging capability across the full environmental range — from arid desert to temperate forest. Concealment and camouflage are primary threats. Night operations require passive imaging to avoid giving away operator position.
Airborne platforms impose strict constraints on size, weight and power — while demanding stable imagery from a moving, vibrating platform at altitude. APEX is engineered specifically for these constraints.
Maritime environments are uniquely hostile to optical surveillance — sea haze, salt spray and reflective water surfaces degrade standard cameras severely. SWIR wavelengths cut through maritime haze; LWIR detects vessel heat signatures at range regardless of ambient light.
Critical national infrastructure requires persistent, intelligent surveillance with minimal operator dependency. AI-enabled multi-sensor systems dramatically reduce alert fatigue across extended perimeters — 24 hours a day.
Darkness, fog, haze, dust, smoke and precipitation defeat the naked eye. VNIR, SWIR and LWIR imaging systems see clearly through conditions that render conventional surveillance blind.
Camouflage, nets and foliage defeat RGB cameras. Hyperspectral imaging reads material composition across 134 spectral bands — exposing what was designed to stay hidden.
A single operator cannot monitor multiple feeds continuously. AI-enabled multi-sensor systems automatically detect, classify and track targets — alerting only when it matters.
Identifying a target at 5km rather than 500m changes the tactical equation entirely. SWIR zoom optics penetrate haze at ranges visible-band cameras cannot approach.
VNIR, SWIR and LWIR data streams processed and fused in real time. Target visibility maintained across all environmental conditions from a single operator display.
Embedded AI engine processes incoming sensor data against trained threat profiles — automatically detecting, classifying and tracking personnel, vehicles and airborne objects.
134 spectral bands capture material composition data invisible to conventional cameras. Camouflage and foliage concealment identified. CBRN material signatures discriminated at operational range.
Designed for the most demanding environments: dust, humidity, vibration and temperature extremes. MIL-STD-810G and IP66 qualification on SENTINEL.
Field engineers, spares and operator training resident in-country — eliminating the schedule risk and cost overhead of overseas OEM dependency across UK and European programmes.
Vision ATK manages the complete integration lifecycle — from initial requirements capture through platform installation, test, acceptance and post-delivery support — as a single point of accountability.
MS Spektral systems are deployed across active defence and security programmes in multiple countries — ISO 9001:2015 certified, with full compliance traceability from design through delivery.
Contact Vision ATK for a UK consultation. Our engineers will evaluate your operational scenario and recommend the exact MS Spektral imaging system your programme needs.
