Company Overview

Oerlikon Contraves is a systems integrator specializing in the design, assembly, integration and testing of systems for rail transportation and mass transit; defence; command, control and communications C3; high-performance wireless networking/Tactical Internet; and real-time embedded software. Since 1999 Oerlikon Contraves has diversified and expanded its product lines and services for both the defence and conmmercial sectors. In 2001 it launched a new division, Oerlikon Transtec, which specializing in power electronics, embedded and data management systems for the rail transportation market. Oerlikon is a member of the Rheinmetall DeTec Group, a divsersified German multi- national specializing in the defence, electronics and automotive sectors.

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Additional Details

Legal Name: Oerlikon Contraves Inc.

Number of Employees: 325

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Services

• Software Systems

  Specializing in the field of real-time and embedded systems - services include software design and integration for civilian and defence applications.

Products

• Adats Short-range Air Defence Missile System

  A Short-Range missile system for the protection of manoeuvre brigades, vital points and fixed assets.

• Central Power Distribution System (cpds)

  CPDS PANEL

  The Central Power Distribution System is a fully mobile and transportable system that delivers safe, efficient and intelligent power management and distribution. It was developed for military operations in isolated, hostile environments. The CPDS is currently being deployed with the Canadian Forces. Potential users of the CPDS include military forces, relief agencies and commercial firms involved in operations at remote locations. Key features are:

  • Easy to deploy and operate
  • Robust construction designed for harsh environments (MIL-STD-

  810E)

  • Adaptable to generators or line power
  • Foolproof connections
  • Prioritizes power allocation
  • Modular, scaleable design
  • CSA Certified

  CPDS Modules

  Power Management Unit (PMU)

  The PMU is an optional power management unit, directly connected with either one or two 30kW power generators or an available line power source. Key features include power monitoring and power switching that allows the user to create a distribution network with up to 3 prioritized power feeds, fully integrated with load shedding capability.

  Secondary Distribution Box (SDB) and User Distribution Box (UDB)

  The SDB and UDB units can beconnected with a PMU, directly with a power generator or with the other SDB/UDB units in the network. Their primary function is the distribution of electrical power and the provision of power access points at the required voltage and amperage levels. Key features include input current metering, transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS), breaking and switching capability. The rugged units are built for harsh environments and are stackable.

  TDB The TDB is designed to interconnect with all other CPDS units. It delivers access to basic electrical power anywhere in the network through standard duplex receptacles. The TDB is comprised of: power input connector and multiple power outputs. The rugged units are built for harsh environments and are stackable.

• Communications/C3 Systems
• Dismounted Soldier Simulator

  The Dismounted Soldier Simulator (DSS) is an immersive visual simulation system developed and delivered to the Canadian Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine in September 2001. Oerlikon Contraves is the prime contractor and system integrator.

  The DSS uses much of the same technology as in high-end, enclosed dome flight simulators. We are working on live video integration. All visual data are computer based and generated, although the see-through Helmet-Mounted-Display (HMD) allows the integration of other visual inputs.

  Each eye display is driven by a very high speed Pentium 4 computer with a high-performance video display adaptor. The Kaiser SimEye XL100a HMD has a 100-degree Field of View (FOV) with 1024X768 pixels per eye. The result is a state-of-the-art seamless hemispheric view with a total 'virtual' horizontal resolution of more than 7000 pixels at 30 frames per second with a fully stereoscopic sector of 30%.

  A third computer running Motorolas ModIOS software controls the scenario. ModIOS can provide visual representation of all database objects. User motion in the virtual environment is controlled by three simultaneous Six Degrees of Freedom (6-DOF) motion trackers (head, torso and weapon).

  The weapon is a true augmented-reality system. Any weapon movement by the operator causes the virtual weapon to move identically. The operator can perform all battle drills in the virtual world in a highly realistic fashion.

  The DSS is a relatively low-cost, high-performance immersive simulator which can be easily and rapidly adapted to a wide variety of military, police and civilian applications.

• Global Maritime Distress Safety System /Digital Selective Calling (gmdss/Dsc)

  The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a new international system using improved terrestrial and satellite technology and ship-board radio systems. It ensures rapid alerting of shore-based rescue and communications authorities in the event of an emergency. In addition, the system alerts vessels in the immediate vicinity and provides improved means of locating survivors.

• Weapon/Sensor Systems

  Oerlikon offers a range of products and services including the ARROWS Weapon Station, R&O and tailored weapons systems support.

NAICS Categories

• 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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