MIS118TA Two-Axis Tri-Light Pod

The MIS118TA two-axis, three-light pod integrates an uncooled infrared thermal imager, a visible light camera, a laser rangefinder, a two-axis servo-stabilized platform, and an image tracker. With its lightweight design, high stability and accuracy, and a high degree of integration, the pod is well-suited for installation on missile bodies to support target engagement missions.

The IS118TA two-axis, three-light pod is capable of identifying and tracking targets based on their brightness or thermal signatures. It outputs key data—such as frame angle, line-of-sight angular rate, misalignment angle, and target distance—to the UAV’s intelligent control unit. Using this information, particularly the frame angle, the control unit generates commands to maneuver the UAV toward the target and execute precision strikes.

I. Photos of the actual product

Figure 1 Product Image

II. Product Functions

a) Capable of performing a power-on self-test and reporting the results to the intelligent control unit;

b) Able to autonomously identify, lock onto, and track designated targets;

c) Able to identify, lock onto, and track specific parts of a target;

d) Supports two operating modes: ground tracking and normal tracking;

e) Capable of outputting its own frame angle, line-of-sight angular rate, and laser ranging data;

f) Able to output the target’s offset angle relative to the camera’s optical axis;

g) Capable of marking multiple individual targets within the field of view and outputting their corresponding numbers and coordinates (when laser ranging is unavailable, angle information is provided instead);

h) Able to compress and output images.

III. Mounting Platform

Loitering munitions, etc.

IV. Main Technical Parameters

model	IS118TA
Infrared thermal imager
Detector type	Uncooled focal plane detector
Operating band	8 m 14 m
Detector resolution	640 512
Pixel size	12 m
Lens focal length	16mm f1.0
Field of view	26.3 21
Pseudo-color	8
Numbers multiplied	4
Noise equivalent temperature difference	NETD 50mK
Minimum distinguishable temperature difference	MRTD 500mK
Visible light
resolution	1920*1080
Response band	0.4 m0.8 m
Pixel size	3.75 m
focal length	16mm
Field of view	21 12
Laser rangefinder
wavelength	905nm eye safety
Maximum ranging distance	180m
Minimum ranging distance	15cm
Distance measurement accuracy	5cm
Ranging frequency	1-100Hz adjustable
Servo Platform
Yaw angle	-30 +30
Pitch angle	-30 +90
Frame corner accuracy	0.2
Maximum search angular velocity	20 /s
Maximum tracking angular velocity	10 /s
Tracking angular velocity accuracy	Angular velocity not greater than  3 /s; error not greater than 0.3 /s;Angular velocity greater than  3 /s: error not greater than 10%;
Offset angle signal accuracy	0.1
Isolation	Not more than 3% (2Hz, 3 );
Earth tracking stability	In ground tracking mode, the optical axis swing frequency is no greater than 0.5Hz, and the angle between it and the vertical line to the ground is no greater than 20 .
Target recognition probability	90%
Maximum turning speed	30 /s
Maximum turning acceleration	100 /s2
System parameters
Power-on preparation time	15S (Self-test complete)
Power supply voltage	28 4V
power	24w
weight	650g
volume	118mm 135mm
interface
Control Interface	RS422
Video interface	Ethernet
Storage interface	128G memory card (Mini SD card)
Image storage format	JPG format
Video storage format	AVI format
Environmental adaptability
Operating temperature	-40+60
Storage temperature	-40+60
Vibration conditions	The acceleration is 2g; 30 minutes each in the vertical, horizontal and longitudinal directions.
Impact conditions	Peak acceleration 20g, duration 11ms
Protection level	Can fly in light to moderate rain

V. Mechanical Dimensions and Installation Interfaces

Figure 2 Product mechanical dimensions diagram

Figure 3 Product installation interface diagram