An essential element of Self-Defense:

Visual detection remains an essential element of self-defense as a complement to automatic radar and infrared targeting systems.

The Quick Pointing Device (Q.P.D.) provides weapon systems with the angular co-ordinates of incoming threats in few seconds.

Q.P.D. is a Commercial Off The Shelf equipment. Q.P.D. is in many major navies.

Key features:

• Easy to use : reflex action,

• Light weight,

• High connectivity to the ship weapon systems.

Q.P.D. in operation:

Technology:

Q.P.D. results from the cost effective integration of key technologies:

Sensor	Fiber optic gyrometers (FOGs)	Light weight, high accuracy, proven robustness
Processor	Ruggedized "PC" - COTS components	Easy to maintain, high adaptability
Software	Real time oriented	Sophisticated algorithms based on quaternion arithmetics
Night Vision Units	Infrared binoculars or light intensifier device	Option: as required by the customer

System overview:

Equipment capable of sending angular designation data processed by three gyrometers mounted inside a handled sighting unit (SOFRESUD's patent). The Q.P.D. is able to provide any tracking or weapon systems with these data.

The Q.P.D. can also control a gun through a Fire Control System computer.

Line of sight data delivered by the FOGs are processed in real time to calculate and deliver accurate coordinates (absolute or relative Bearing and Elevation).

SOFRESUD's main references:

• Italian and French Navies have selected the Q.P.D. for the Horizon Frigates,

• French Navy have selected the Q.P.D. for the FREMM Frigates,