Based on common design elements employed on other consoles supplied to the Astute programme, the Astute Optronics operator console was designed and manufactured for Thales Optronics (TO). The console consists of 2 off 18” ruggedised LCD monitors, keyboard, joystick, video recorder and a bespoke control panel designed and built to TUS requirements.

The console is used in conjunction with the Optronics Control Unit (supplied by TO) to control the Electro-Optic periscope and display the TI and TV camera pictures.

The is an example of how Ultra can adapt existing designs to meet specific requirements, maximise the use of COTS components and also include bespoke engineering as required.

Ultra also supplied the Sonar 2076 and Combat Management System Console Consoles on the Astute Platform.

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