CODS
Common Operating Decision System (CODS) is a high resolution visualization system created and distributed by the Norwegian company Lenco Software. It is designed for use with existing Command and control systems to display and work with the information that exists in the electronic battlefield today.
CODS is designed for use anywhere from laptops in the field, desktop workstations to high resolution CODS displays in both mobile and permanent headquarters.
Using the CODS mapping technology any satellite image, ortho photo, raster image or vector data May Be added to the system. CODS accept both military and civilian GIS data formats. Combined with a digital elevation model the terrain and situation will be displayed in 3D for better situational awareness.
Combined with the high resolution GIS data, standard military data messages and data links may be connected. This allows the user to display a common operating picture in the CODS 3D environment. Multiple data links and formats can be connected at any time.
Air tracks and plots from radar systems, position of own forces both on land and sea combined with military intelligence information can be displayed or filtered according to the operator's need.
CODS also displays data from other sources like ACO (Airspace Coordination Order) and DAFIF (Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File).
Any symbols or 3D models may be used to display the tactical data in CODS. Standard symbols like 2525B/APP-6a or custom data sets may be added.
The CODS displays are designed for high resolution and use in mobile environments. Based on LCD technology the screens have a total resolution of 11 to more than 40 mega pixels depending on size and model.
The high resolution of the systems allows for higher resolution information for larger areas when displaying the common operation picture (COP).
The mobile versions of the displays assemble in less than 15 minutes and are ideal for mobile headquarters.
The displays are designed as "map tables" but the integrated motorized 90° tilt enables them to be used in environments where floor space is an issue.
CODS may also be used to display data from external simulation systems. Data can be added using a documented API or XML interface.