SitAwS-V Situational Awareness System -Vessel
SitAwS-V comprises the development of a digital sensor-based environment perception system for ships for the detection of people and objects on the water. Based on classic obstacle and object detection methods from aviation, SitAwS-V offers fast and reliable detection of persons and objects in the water even under extreme weather conditions. Increased detection efficiency using SitAwS-V enables a significant increase in the speed of assistance in the event of an emergency at sea and the avoidance of collisions. In addition, the system is also designed to detect and raise the alarm for people who go overboard.
The SitAwS-V system is based on LiDAR (laser-based) sensor technology and on the technology that we are developing for obstacle detection for helicopters. The sensor technology is eye-safe and there is no interference between the sensors currently used in ship operation.
Core benefits
Active Laser-Based 3D Sensor System
Detects small vessels, non-metallic objects, and combat swimmers
Continuous environment scanning with high-frequency measurements
Precise distance measurement using laser pulse travel time
Differentiates objects from the water surface, ensuring all detections are actionable
Effective object detection and classification with low false-positive rates through a safeguarding concept
We plan to have the product ready end of 2025.
Use Cases
Certifications and Standards
The integrated quality and information security management system of LFT Security GmbH is certified to ISO 9001.
