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McQ TacSAD Situational Awareness Display vs GS-20 Underground Sensor
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
perimeter-security
McQ TacSAD Situational Awareness Display
by mcq
Map-based C2 software for McQ sensor networks - real-time alerts, video, device health and full sensor configuration from one display.
perimeter-security
GS-20 Underground Sensor
by vortex-systems
Buried seismic and magnetometer intrusion sensor with 5-Watt VHF reporting up to 35 miles line-of-sight
| Cost of ownership | McQ TacSAD Situational Awareness Display | GS-20 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | McQ TacSAD Situational Awareness Display | GS-20 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 7 / 10 PC laptop or tablet (single-user application), supplied by McQ or the customer | — |
| PC platform requirements | Display, keyboard, USB and IP I/O ports, hard-drive storage, AC or battery power, Windows Server OS, performance adequate for streaming sensor data | — |
| Mobile variant platform | Android tablet, bundled with ATAK; rugged case with rechargeable battery | — |
| Mobile radio link | 900 MHz radio modem to sensor units | — |
| Display | Real-time GIS map with sensor icons, detection log, pop-up video, activity and status windows | — |
| UI windows | Activity Data (past detection data), Image Data (past pictures/video), Status Data (battery life and health per unit), Device List, unit Configuration set-up window, time-rolling detection log | — |
| Alerting | Flashing sensor icons and audio announcements on target detection; instant map display of the detecting sensor's location | — |
| Sensor control | Full configuration control of all McQ sensor products over the network; review data and reconfigure units as needed | — |
| Software modules | Server software with Windows application, GIS mapping, database management, McQ communications management, McQ OmniPush XML, client user interface | — |
| Data integration | McQ OmniPush XML push to other common operating picture systems; XML, CoT, JSON or CDIF outputs via TCP/IP | — |
| Sensor network interface | McQ Base Station unit provides IP network connection into the TacSAD PC; Base Station / Wireless Relay units translate RF radio-modem data into a serial CDIF binary stream | — |
| Architecture | Multiple SAD clients per server; multiple server connections across a distributed network; worldwide remote access | — |
| Storage | Archival storage of sensor data and video for review and replay of target activity and system status | — |
| Sensing modalities | — | Internal seismic (pedestrian) + internal magnetometer (vehicle presence and travel direction) |
| External sensor inputs | — | PIR and contact-closure via configurable external connector |
| Sensor fusion | — | Up to 5 sensors |
| Radio | — | Built-in 5 W VHF, programmable RF output power, strong foliage penetration |
| Radio range | — | Up to 35 miles line-of-sight |
| Alarm codes | — | Up to 15 unique |
| Sensor address range | — | 1-9999 |
| Power | — | 8-20 VDC |
| Battery life | — | 1+ year (deployment 3 months to 1 year or longer depending on configuration) |
| Dimensions | — | 6.5 x 3 x 3 in |
| Enclosure | — | Watertight, corrosion-proof fiberglass-reinforced polyester with silicone foam gasket |
| Deployment | — | Buried (antenna only above ground) or above-ground |
| Output | — | Mechanical relay to trigger external devices (cameras, lights, sirens) |
| Security | — | Internal tamper switch |
| Timing | — | Real-time clock; programmable self-test messages and scheduled access windows |
| Networking | — | Stand-alone or networked; Coyote/Cub relay mode; compatible with legacy Vortex and Monitron systems |
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