Problems of optoelectronic sensor in application for armed vehicle staff safety and ergonomic improvement

The right information at the right time is crucial in task execution and survival on the battlefield. In the contemporary combat systems the optoelectronics system located in observational heads, periscopes etc. are responsible for providing adequate information for the vehicle commander, driver and gunner. The rapid development of photonic technologies and the process of battlefield robotisation make them become ubiquitous. Thanks to optoelectronics technology, the safety of the soldiers and their mental comfort can be based on not only the thickness of the armour plate, but also on active protection systems and the situational awareness. Systems of sensors installed on the accompanying vehicles -"drones" and ground platforms allow for early detection and location of threats. Remote-controlled unmanned armed systems are becoming increasingly popular and briefly will provide advanced fire units. Omnidirectional surveillance systems make transparent armour plate for the crew seeing what is happening around the vehicle. Countering observation and detection systems consisting of an active opponent camouflage -changing object signature This also applies optoelectronic circuits. In the article, the author presents the concept of surveillance systems and the construction of situational awareness and radio-electronic war with the use of optoelectronic systems and the problems that prevent the development of these systems in Poland. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the potential that these systems have. The author’s task is to underline the need of a long-term development program for these systems dedicated to Polish Land Forces.