Eagle Vision is a C-130 deployable Radarsat/Landsat/SPOT imagery downlink that processes
the imagery it receives into the DMA standard formats. It is currently in operation at Ramstein
AB, GE. A brand new system, National Eagle, expands on the imagery processing segment of
Eagle Vision. Under National Eagle, the Eagle Vision processing software/hardware will be
modified to accept national imagery and develop prototype image mosaicing software that
would permit users in the field to produce their own specialized three-dimensional display
products. The mosaics are currently produced by contractor technicians in CONUS and
shipped overseas which usually takes weeks. The products are currently being used for mission
planning and rehearsal at Aviano AB, Vincenza, and by the 1st Armored Division in Tuzla.
Giving the user in the field the capability to produce his own mission planning products, reduces
lead time and communication loads.
National Eagle was funded by the MERIT office (Military Exploitation of Reconnaissance and
Intelligence Technologies). The National Eagle system will be located at the Space Warfare
Center in Colorado Springs, CO (to be delivered in Apr 97). It will consist of one shelter that
houses several mission planning systems, to include AMPS, TAMPS, AFMSS, and
Powerscene. The mission planning tools help support the warfighters by allowing pilots and
other users to view missions and scenarios before going into action.