HEE Photonics Labs is a spin-off of the Riga Technical University, the most prestigious scientific universities of our country.
Company has strategic relationships with Latvian University, and in colaboration with university scientists – inventors patented a revolutionary research - advanced optical system, with very focussed optical beam, that gives improved technical parameters. This will be implemented in an innovative products, that can be used for diferent special purposes, where extraordinary features are essential. Potential fields are space and military, as our team has large experience exactly on these areas.
It is a well known fact that there in Latvia, Riga, was located the secret Soviet Union military high-end optics facility, and many at that time state-of-art russian space and military optics, considered the best in the world at that time, was designed by Latvian University researchers and produced there in this military facility. Since this time, our company in succession inherits the long term vast experience in development of optical systems.
In response to the changes in the world of defence and homeland security, we are able to create and implement these technologies in advanced products, enabling our customers to maintain operational and strategic advantage in the battle space.
Products derived from our research projects can be put into practice on areas of key importance such as different kinds of surveillance systems equipment, laser beam radar monitoring systems, satellite laser ranging system, free space optical long range and high speed data communication, where data security is important, to be sure information is not overheard by unwanted souls.
HEE Photonics Labs places great emphasis on customer satisfaction, providing training solutions to its growing customer base. Developing training capabilities has also allowed HEE Photonics Labs to become a provider of training simulators, not having analogs in the defence systems market. Our simulator allows customers to get more value and impact from their training by closely replicating the form, fit and function of live weapons. In one case this was achieved by using live weapons converted into simulators. This results in a high level of fidelity of our simulators not equalled in the marketplace. We offer computer controlled shooting training systems, a tactical field simulator, designed for fully interoperable and flexible collective training in natural environments:
- using the rocket launchers CG and AT-4 in the training field for the squad of 4 army men,
- using modern weapon HK G36 assault rifles,
- multimedia shooting range equipment for combat training, using electronic target which is set into the screen and determines the hit of bullet marks after each shot.
History of the team members:
- The first Soviet series manufactured tracking satellite photo camera AFU-75, (M.Abele & K.Lapushka 1964 /1967; used worldwide and produced until 1990-ies (~50 systems)
- INTERCOSMOS - the first Soviet series manufactured tracking satellite laser ranging (SLR) system, (the first was installed in Heluan – Egypt 1972/3 season – till 80-ties); 6 systems were produced and installed worldwide
- LD series (LD-M, LD1) SLR, designed by M.Abele (1972 /1976 for MoD of the USSR); produced till 1988, used worldwide)
- 1 m input SLR series, main constructor M.Abele (1979 /1981); order from Moscow Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute of the USSR ASc); produced till 1986; first computer operated; produced 4 telescopes; designed transportable for Lunar observations; second series (1988-1994) -7 systems (also in Potsdam and Metsahovi)
- ULIS - 0.6 m SLR series , main constructor M.Abele (1984/5); order from Intercosmos institution; cooperative project of UL (Riga), Bulgarian ASc (Stara Zagora), Astrosovet (Moscow) of the USSR ASc; produced in Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) till 1988; computer operated; produced 4 telescopes
- 1988 /1990 – Jukon 0.5 m SLR series together with Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (4 telescopes at all: in China) -similar ULIS SLR
- 1988 / 1992 – BT2 2/1.5 m main mirror with 0.6 m second mirror SLR; high energy laser > 100J (“star wars”) and spectral analisys; manufactured in Bulgaria and SU
- Portable SLR, designed and manufactured (1995 /1996) in private company, main constructor M.Abele , tested in Yaragady station (West Australia) (1996/1997)
- Micro SLR, designed by M.Abele, manufactured (2003 /2009) for UL Geomatic Institution
All above mentioned systems were manufactured in Riga (Latvia)
Our new designed military simulators demonstrated at Baltic Defence Technology Exhibition 2008 in Tartu from September 24th to 27th, 2008.
Exhibition 2008 held in the Vanemuise Concert Hall in centre of Tartu. On 26 September the Minister of Defence of Latvia H.E. Mr Vinets Veldre visited Tartu Baltic Defence Technology Exhibition. Estonian Defence Minister H.E. Mr Jaak Aaviksoo gave their opening remarks to the exhibition on Friday, 26 September.
HEE Photonic Labs Ltd.
Nomales iela 6-25
Riga, LV-1002
Latvia
Reg. nr. 50003953461
VAT nr. LV50003953461
Phone (+371) 27070485
Phone GSM (+371) 29395146
E-mail: andris.treijs (at) heephotonic.eu
Universal remote operated portable telescope
Universal optical telescope for observation of small planets and tracking of unknown objects. Such a telescope could be used as a teaching instrument for practical observations at college and university, especially when the teaching process is carried out remotely. New general purpose telescopes designed for precise observations carried out by professionals and qualified amateurs.
Universal optical telescope can be used as a simple visual instrument or as an automatic telescope supplied with a CCD camera operated through Internet. Thus using web technologies one can plan observations, carry them out, obtain the observation data, etc., from a distance, placing the telescope at the proper observation point.
Our experience allows to design state of art optical surveillance equipment– telescopes:
- aperture 200 – 600 mm (2.0 – 4.0 arc sec in all field of vision),
- mounted alt-azimuthally, azimuth and height with or without a polar platform,
- catadioptric optical system.
Mobile Laser Ranging Data Acquisition System
The long distance laser ranging system has been used to realize as the scientific as the practical tasks, f e. satellite laser ranging (SLR) with collimated laser radiation to special geodetic, orbiting sense remote platforms and law orbital satellites equipped with passive retro emitting elements distance measurements gives vast variety of the raw Earth science data. Directed laser ranging with collimated laser radiation to objects with light dispersed surface, for example, airplane or balloon can be used for precise distant objects ranging data acquisition and tracking of its movement. Using the multi wave laser transmitter it got possible to overcome problems caused by light atmosphere transit.
Nowadays the advantages of widely used SLR data of every interesting Earth surface point and laser ranging of other remote objects are restricted by technical reasons: absence of mobile (portable), cheap, light, simple in use, easy to move on SLR system.
The technical research is based on the long term satellite laser ranging expertise of Latvian researchers and latest developments of those technologies.
Project has following objectives:
- to design the modest, mobile laser ranging system easy to move and simple in use by day and night for ranging distant objects included special geodetic satellites (including LAGEOS) with passive retro emitting elements and distant objects with light dispersed surface (including airplanes at the distance up to 100 km),
- to revise computer software packages for obtaining geodetic information from the satellite laser ranging data and distant objects with light dispersed surface chasing and determining its movement data.
Prospective system specification
TELESCOPE
| Configuration | Alt/Az |
| Tracking Speed | Up to 8° p.s. |
| Pointing Accuracy | Better than 6" |
| Main Aperture | 600 mm |
| Main Mirror Material | Ceramic Glass (lightened) |
| Mount | Thermally compensated |
| Laser Collimator Aperture | 120 mm |
| Visual control through main optics is supported. | |
CONTROL SYSTEM
Entirely controlled by Notebook PC min. config.: P4/1.8GHz/80GB HDD/256MB RAM
Support:
- telescope control (chasing)
- laser firing
data filtering and distance calculation - normal point computation Timing system based on GPS LASER
| Firing rate | Up to 100 Hz |
| Pulse Width | 20 ps |
| Wavelength | 1064/668/532/355 nra |
| Pulse Energy | 200 to 40 mJ |
| MEASUREMENT SYSTEM | (Event counter) |
| Measurement rate | up to 20000 times per sec |
| Distinction | 1 ps |
SYSTEM
| Telescope Mass | Less than 130 kgs |
| System Mass | Approx. 300 kgs (dependent of equipment) |
| System designed mobile for quick transfer. | |
| Assembling and adjusting time | 1 day |
Optical system for video surveillance camera
Generally the video surveillance systems existing on the market today, is able to recognizes the event only , but the quality of video is so poor, that it really does not allow clearly identify person, and to use face recognition. As a result, the surveillance system efficiency is very low.
On the last decade all optoelectronic devices, including video sensors have essential improvements, for example., the size of light sensitive element (pixel) of video sensor has fallen on the dimensions (from 25 µm to 2.5 µm), as consequence increasing the resolution and light sensitivity of a camera.
In fact the design of new optical systems so far has been much slower compared to development of optoelectronic devices ( it is about 8 to 10 years), the changes in the optical system design is slow, and all around the world there are very few diffraction limit resolution optical systems designed for special cases, and they are very expensive.
To satisfy the growing needs due to technological development of video cameras, the new type optical system has been designed, having following features:
- Very high resolution – at diffraction limit,
- Equally sensitive to all frequencies across a band of the spectrum,
- It is capable of providing good imagery in low light situations,
- The optical system responds more or less equally across the entire spectral range to be imaged,
- The light entering the camera is not controlled via filters and diaphragm.
Each video system has a specific use, designed to meet the unique needs of virtually any application. We are able to design the video systems that are perfect for your needs, please contact one of our consultants for expert advice.
Military and civilian interactive shooting range systems
Multimedia digital platform with unique interactive 3D-technics, any kind of live fire and air-gun weapons and regular ammunition supplies can be used.
Technical features:
- shooting distance 5-50 m
- variety of targets (standard static, moving at variable speeds and trajectories)
- video scenarios ( about 30 )
- Variety of exercises
- real shots, real sound and real recoil
- trap-shooting
- 3D-scenarios (whole 3D-movies with different combat situations)
- for shooting can be used conventional airguns and airsoft guns (civilian version) or handguns (pistols, revolvers, submachine guns) and rifles or assault rifles, regular ammunition (Military version)
Interactive multimedia shooting range kit includes:
- Special screen, any size, by request
- LCD projector in a special case
- PC
- Audio system
- UPS
- Cable system
- Software package
The rocket launchers CG and AT-4 tactical field simulator for the squad of 4 army men and moving fighting vehicle
This shooting training system is tactical field simulator for the squad with their infantry weapons, low cost, simple, non-lethal, training simulator used for precision shooting on mobile target. This edition offers the most effective combination of simplicity and power to create effective simulation-based training.
The designed system based on a single radio transmitted CCD camera and GPS on any rocket launcher. The simulated portable rocket launcher, used in conjunction with video camera, comprises an aiming device having mounted there on a rocket launcher weapon. A built in camera detects the point of impact and transmits all necessary information to the control unit of the system. The instructor -operator control panel in a rugged version is located inside fighting vehicle. The system can detect and process up to 30 impacts a second. Each gunner will be individually graded and given training feedback, evaluation of exercises can be done both in real time and after action. System software considers not only ballistics of a rocket, but even weather conditions, wind speed and direction, factors that substantially influence the trajectory of projectile in real conditions.
The new designed rocket launcher training system:
- provide shooting training with rocket launchers for army men with different launching skills
- intensify the shooting training in the field
- provide squad training collectively
- asks no extra protective measures
- the shooting simulator is economic, using it in launching training one can save up respectable assets
- The training methods of designed rocket launcher training system intensify the staff training process and increase shooting skills quality.
Technical features:
- Rocket launcher shooting distance – up to 300 m from armoured fighting vehicle
- Weapons - a live rocket launcher CG or just a casing of used AT-4, or both used together
- Working time without battery charging – 2 hours
Tactical field simulator kit includes:
- Steel screen, rubber covered 5 x 2,5 m (size by request)
- LCD projector in a special protective case
- Cable system
- Software package
- Rugged computer
Multimedia shooting simulator for indoor tactical simulations
Multimedia shooting training systems using Heckler - Koch G36 assault rifle is modern shooting simulator, that can be used as a facility for combat training. Our stimulator allow our customers to get more value and impact from their training by closely replicating the form, fit and function of live weapons. In most cases this is achieved by using live weapons that are then converted into simulators.
A multimedia tactical target system used for precision shooting on mobile targets displayed on a screen, in a groups up to 8 shooters simultaneously.
Simulator uses invisible laser beam, Special software can identify each gunner, count his hits individually, and record information for later feedback.
Multimedia digital technology enable to choose multiform targets – round, half stature or stature, or video media, targets can be motionless or moving, manageable by operator.
The simulated weapons permits a marksman to experience the recoil of a weapon.
Technical features:
- Minimal size of premises 8 x 14 m
- Imaginary visible shooting distance: 5 - 300 m
- Imaginary visible shooting distance for armoured vehicles: 100 - 400 m
- Projected screen size – from 0.5 meter to 5 m and more
- Weapons used - assault rifle G36, battle assault Rifle G3, automatic weapons KS58 and rocket launcher AT4.
Various multimedia battle scenarious with offensive trooper targets, that are moving on different backgrounds - rural landscape or city environment.
The moving trajectory and speed of attackers both are variable.
Multimedia shooting simulator kit includes:
- Weapons (real size replicas) - 8 pcs.
- Shooting ranges – 8 pcs.
- Video camera
- Video projector
- Video screen 2,25 x 4,0 m (size by request)
- Air compressor compressed air distribution system
- Audio system
- PC
- Software package