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McQ TacSAD Situational Awareness Display vs GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection 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
GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection Sensor
by vortex-systems
Dual passive-infrared sensor that reports direction of travel on two separate paths simultaneously
| Cost of ownership | McQ TacSAD Situational Awareness Display | GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection 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 | GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection 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 modality | — | Dual passive infrared (PIR only) |
| Coverage | — | Two separate paths monitored simultaneously, with direction of travel for vehicles or pedestrians |
| Radio | — | Long-range VHF with adjustable RF output power |
| Battery life | — | 1 year |
| Sensitivity | — | Independently configurable per sensor channel |
| External input | — | Configurable connector for optional contact-closure sensor types |
| Enclosure | — | Rugged compact fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate with continuous poured-foam gasket |
| Security | — | Built-in tamper sensor |
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