VDS is the new product family from Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing that provides all the elements required for high-performance video distribution over IP networks.
VDS digital distribution systems allow video from any source to be captured, compressed and distributed to any display or recording station over local or wide area networks (LAN, WAN).
Using JPEG2000 or MPEG compression techniques, VDS allows for the transmission of multiple video streams over standard GbE connections in either lossless or lossy modes, providing the flexibility to distribute video to match quality and bandwidth requirements. JPEG2000 compression provides advantages in terms of latency, making VDS ideal in applications where the minimum time from capture to display is critical.
Video streams can be multicast or unicast using UDP protocol standards. VDS also supports the RTP (real-time protocol) standard used commonly for real-time video and audio distribution requirements. RTP controls the flow of video data to ensure optimized transmission over IP networks.
The VDS software suite provides a web or socket-based interface to allow simple configuration and set-up of a VDS system. A top-level API is also provided to allow a higher degree of customization if required.
VDS systems can also take advantage of other aspects of Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing video product range including high-resolution video recording, video windows display and video crosspoint switching.
Features
- High-performance video distribution over IP for military applications
- JPEG2000, MPEG compression
- Low latency transmission
- UDP, RTP protocol support
Applications
- Ship-wide naval distribution systems
- Local situational awareness systems
- Airborne distribution systems
- Simulation systems
