Obzerv Technologies Inc. receives a Contract from Bharat Electronics Ltd. for 46 Range-Gated Cameras

Quebec City (ots/PRNewswire) -

Obzerv Technologies Inc. has received a contract from Bharat
Electronics Ltd. to supply 46 ARGC-2400 cameras. Obzerv's
electro-optic cameras will be integrated by Bangalore-based defense
Public Sector Company Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) in a multi
sensors Coastal Surveillance System. Each system to be supplied to
Indian Coastguard will include: the ARGC-2400, a thermal imager, a
radar station and meteorological sensors, all of which will be
mounted on lighthouses and towers. While the radars and thermal
imagers will be dedicated to the detection and location of intrusions
from the sea, the ARGC-2400 cameras will be used to classify and
identify those targets to provide situational awareness and the
ability to counter a threat.

Ever since the 2008 Mumbai attack, the Indian Coast Guard's
mandate was to find the best surveillance solution including a camera
system operating day and night to identify any suspect vessel at long
distances. The Coast Guard selected BEL to provide such turnkey
surveillance solution, which in turn selected an Electro Optic System
based on Obzerv ARGC-2400 camera after an international competition
lasting many months.

To reach the high level of suitable operational capability, a
surveillance system must free operators from major environmental
constraints and overcome the limitations of current sensors such has
standard CCD, ICCD and thermal imagers. Among many features, the main
advantage of the long-range night vision cameras developed by Obzerv
is their capabilities to perform long-range identification using
Obzerv's unique Patent Pending pulse laser source. Compared to
thermal cameras, Obzerv cameras collect the reflection of the laser
pulse from the target, which allows any registration mark to be read
as well as scene or targets to be observed regardless of their body
temperature. A range-gated camera becomes particularly efficient
during overcast nights and in degraded weather conditions frequently
encountered in coastal surveillance application.

This program is the first phase of the Indian coastal
surveillance project designed to cover the entire coast. "Nowadays,
long-range identification of a potential threat is of the utmost
importance and the ARGC-2400 is up for the challenge. This contract
confirms again the unique capabilities and versatilities of our
cameras" says Mr. Alain Laflamme, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing
of Obzerv Technologies.

About Obzerv Technologies Inc.

Founded in 2002, Obzerv Technologies is a privately held company
headquartered in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Obzerv is specialized in
the design and manufacturing of Active Range-Gated Imaging Systems
for night vision and long-range surveillance. Obzerv's cameras have
been deployed around the world and integrated in numerous
surveillance systems. Coastal and border surveillance, ports and
airports surrounding surveillance, large industrial properties
surveillance as well as Homeland Security are just a few applications
where Obzerv's cameras can be used.

About Bharat Electronics Ltd.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a state-owned electronics
company with about nine factories, and few regional offices in India
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India ]. It is owned by the Indian
Government [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Government ] &
primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for the Indian
Armed Forces [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Armed_Forces ].
BEL is one of the eight PSUs under Ministry of Defence, Government Of
India.

To learn more about Obzerv and its products, visit the company's
Web Site at http://www.obzerv.com.

For further information:
Obzerv Technologies Inc.
Sylviane Lelievre,
Marketing Manager
sylviane.lelievre@obzerv.com
Telephone: +1-418-524-3522 ext: 237

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