Gorgon Stare Wide Area Motion Imagery EXPLAINED by Sierra Nevada Corporation
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Official Sierra Nevada Corporation promotional video explaining the Gorgon Stare Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI) system. The video describes Gorgon Stare as a battle-proven ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) system developed for Department of Defense needs. It provides wide area airborne persistent surveillance (WAPS) capability, allowing continuous observation of city-sized areas 24/7 from an MQ-9 Reaper drone. The system uses electro-optical and infrared sensors to capture all activity day and night. Key features include live streaming to multiple users, real-time accessible archive for forensic analysis, and the ability to display 10 distinct zoom areas simultaneously to intelligence centers, tactical troops, and first responders. The system has over 10,000 flight hours in combat operations.
