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BattleStation
Command and Control

Security with Safety

BattleStation C2 is a combination of software and hardware to securely control a network of remotely operated weapon stations (ROWS). A typical configuration for critical facilities includes a supervisor station, two or more operator stations, and two to four ROWS.

BattleStation meets or exceeds stringent regulations for weapons security and control in non-military applications. Among other requirements, these standards include:

  • Physical and programmable “no-fire” zones.
  • Automatic reversion to a safe configuration upon any loss of power or communication.
  • Separate and independent commands to enable, arm, and fire the weapon.
  • On-screen system and weapon status.
  • Interlocks to prevent arming or firing without authorization.
  • Remote boresighting capability.
  • Emergency stop switches to remotely disable a weapon platform.
  • Local lockout for use during weapon station maintenance.
Operator and Supervisor Stations.

Separation of Duties

With BattleStation, a supervisor may enable or disable weapons, but cannot fire them. An operator may arm and fire a weapon, but not without supervisor authorization. While the operator can control any weapon, each weapon is controlled by only one operator at any given time.

Supervisor Screen
Supervisor screen with operator use disabled
Operator Screen
Operator screen prior to authorization

Touch-Screen Ease of Use

Both operator and supervisor screens show the geo-location of every ROWS, with context-sensitive buttons to perform various functions, such as enabling a weapon station and switching between day and thermal cameras.

Once authorized, an operator takes control of a ROWS by touching its icon. Touching the top-down view at a location of interest will slew the active ROWS to that point.

Operator screen showing no-fire zone and weapon's field of view.
Operator screen showing no-fire zone (gray) and weapon’s field of view (red)
Operator screen showing weapon's point of view through day camera.
Operator screen showing weapon’s point of view through day camera

Real-Time Status

BattleStation’s graphical user interface shows the real-time status of fire control and every weapon system, including ammunition levels.

For example, the four icons shown here indicate, from left to right:

  • Green: ROWS #3 is fully operational and in “safe mode”, that is, not deployed or armed.
  • Yellow: ROWS #3 is deployed but not yet armed, and it is controlled by Operator 1.
  • Red: ROWS #3 is armed and, in this example, is firing.
  • Blue: ROWS #3 has experienced a critical fault, such as a loss of power or network communication, and is not operational. Touching the icon will display more information about the fault or faults encountered.
Weapon System Indicators