{"id":13200,"date":"2026-06-09T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadesdefense.nl\/?page_id=13200"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:41:14","slug":"muson-lr-optical-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hadesdefense.nl\/en\/optical-system-muson-lr\/","title":{"rendered":"Optical System MUSON LR"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MUSON LR OPTICAL SYSTEM<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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LONG-RANGE THERMAL HYBRID PTZ CAMERA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The HADES MUSON LR<\/strong> is a long-range electro-optical (EO\/IR) observation system for the detection, identification and tracking of aerial, land and maritime targets. Developed by Opticoelectron<\/a> and integrated within HADES' Sensing & Surveillance portfolio, the system combines a cooled MWIR thermal camera, a high-definition daylight camera and an integrated laser rangefinder within a single stabilised PTZ platform.
This provides the MUSON LR with reliable situational awareness in all light and weather conditions, enabling operators to detect, classify, and track long-range targets while maintaining high image quality. Designed for continuous operation in harsh environments, the system supports long-range surveillance, force protection, border security, coastal surveillance, and critical infrastructure protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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MUSON LR as EO\/IR identification layer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Within the HDS FUSION ecosystem, the MUSON LR fulfils a role that no radar or RF sensor can: visual confirmation. Where radar and passive RF detect and locate a target, the MUSON LR provides the imagery, allowing operators to positively identify that target. The cooled MWIR channel performs in complete darkness and through smoke or fog, while the daylight camera offers maximum detail in good visibility, and the laser rangefinder determines the exact distance to the target.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Within HDS FUSION, the MUSON LR acts as the optical identification layer, complementing HAWK, EAGLE, and passive RF sensor systems. Following detection by radar or RF, the system can be automatically cued, a cue-on-detection principle, to provide visual confirmation, target classification, and sustained tracking of drones, aircraft, vehicles, and personnel. This allows operators to move from initial detection to positive identification within a single integrated operational picture, reducing false alarms and accelerating decision-making.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The MUSON LR can be deployed on fixed towers, observation posts, vehicles, mobile platforms, and mast-mounted surveillance networks. Built to an open architecture philosophy, the system seamlessly integrates with command and control systems, radar networks, sensor fusion environments, and third-party security infrastructures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Thermal Detector<\/div>\r\n
Cooled MCT FPA<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Thermal Resolution<\/div>\r\n
640 \u00d7 512 pixels<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Pixel pitching<\/div>\r\n
15 \u03bcm<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Spectral Range<\/div>\r\n
3\u20135 \u03bcm (MWIR)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Thermal Sensitivity (NETD)<\/div>\r\n
\u2264 25 mK @ f\/4.0<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Thermal Lens<\/div>\r\n
65\u2013650 mm motorised zoom<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Thermal Image Stabilisation<\/div>\r\n
Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Optical Camera Sensor<\/div>\r\n
1\/1.9\" CMOS, 2 MP<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Maximum Resolution<\/div>\r\n
1920 \u00d7 1080 (Full HD)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Optical Zoom<\/div>\r\n
60\u00d7<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Optical Lens<\/div>\r\n
12.5\u2013750 mm<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Minimum Illumination<\/div>\r\n
0.002 Lux (colour) \/ 0.0005 Lux (B\/W)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Optical Defog<\/div>\r\n
Supported<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Optical Image Stabilisation<\/div>\r\n
Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS)<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Laser Rangefinder<\/div>\r\n
Eye-safe, 1.57 \u03bcm<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Laser range<\/div>\r\n
100 m \u2013 20 km<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Range Accuracy<\/div>\r\n
\u00b110 m<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Pan\/Tilt Range<\/div>\r\n
Pan: 0\u00b0\u2013360\u00b0 continuous \/ Tilt: -45\u00b0 to +60\u00b0<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Target Tracking<\/div>\r\n
Automatic Target Tracking<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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AI Functions<\/div>\r\n
Intrusion Detection, Tripwire, Auto Tracking, Human & Vehicle Classification<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Video Compression<\/div>\r\n
H.265 \/ H.264 \/ MJPEG<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Network Protocols<\/div>\r\n
ONVIF, RTSP, TCP\/IP, UDP, HTTPS, SNMP, API<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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User Access<\/div>\r\n
Up to 20 users<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Storage<\/div>\r\n
Micro SD \/ NAS \/ Local Storage<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Operating Temperature<\/div>\r\n
-20\u00b0C to +50\u00b0C<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Stowage Temperature<\/div>\r\n
-40\u00b0C to +70\u00b0C<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Protection Rating<\/div>\r\n
IP66<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Power Supply<\/div>\r\n
DC 48V \u00b110%<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Power Consumption<\/div>\r\n
Max. 200 W<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Dimensions<\/div>\r\n
740 \u00d7 850 \u00d7 517 mm<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Weight<\/div>\r\n
Under 100 kg<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n