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FORECR & AIRBUS Case Study








Advancing Real-Time ISR Operations in Aerospace and Defense 

Industry:

Aerospace and Defense


Use Case:

Deploying airborne image processing capabilities for object detection and recognition in real-time video streams from 

fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Intelligence-Surveillance-Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.




Project Details

About AIRBUS

AIRBUS is one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies, serving customers across 180 countries. AIRBUS delivers various advanced solutions for commercial aircraft, military systems, helicopters, security services, and space technologies.  


Airbus Defence and Space 

Airbus Defence and Space is a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions for military and civil applications, delivering advanced capabilities in military air systems, satellite systems, secure communications, and intelligence services. The division specializes in combat and mission aircrafts, secure communication solutions, cybersecurity, and space technologies, supporting defense forces and government agencies worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, Airbus Defence and Space provides mission-critical technologies that enhance operational efficiency and situational awareness in complex environments. 


Challenge

The project required a system capable of delivering high computational performance while performing reliably in harsh airborne environments. These included extreme vibrations and rugged conditions, demanding a solution that was both robust and high-performing.

Objective

To address the unique demands of ISR operations, Airbus Defence and Space partnered with Forecr to integrate the MILBOX AGX, powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin System on Modules. This advanced setup provided: 


Rugged and Reliable Design: The MILBOX-AGX system ensures stable performance under extreme conditions, including high vibrations, wide ambient temperature range and generally harsh environments. 


High Computational Performance: Capable of processing Full-HD and 4K video streams, the system provides the required performance for AI-driven algorithms to perform real-time object detection and recognition. 


Seamless Integration: Aligned perfectly with Airbus Defence and Space’s existing NVIDIA tech stack, leveraging TensorRT, cuDNN, and CUDA frameworks to reduce development complexity. 


Real-Time AI Processing: Low-latency performance enabled on-the-spot decision support, empowering human operators with critical insights for ISR missions. 


Solution


The integration with Forecr's NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin™ Rugged Fanless PC - MILBOX-AGX allowed Airbus Defence and Space to extract actionable intelligence from live UAV video feeds, meeting the accuracy and precision required for ISR operations. 

MILBOX-AGX Powers AIRBUS' ISR Operations

  • Powered by the AGX Orin System on Module technology 
  • Military-grade rugged computer 
  • Compatible with MIL-STD-1275/704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, IP67 
  • AI Ready for deep neural networks (275 TOPS) 

NVIDIA Software Frameworks Used


  • NVIDIA DeepStream for video analytics 
  • NVIDIA TensorRT for optimized AI inference 
  • NVIDIA CUDA for parallel processing. 


Forecr’s Impact on Airbus Defence and Space’s Project 


Through the collaboration with Forecr and the integration of NVIDIA Jetson modules, Airbus Defence and Space successfully developed and deployed a high-performance image processing system for ISR applications. This partnership underscores the value of advanced, rugged hardware solutions in achieving operational excellence in demanding aerospace environments. 

  • Rugged Hardware Design: Forecr’s MILBOX-AGX system offered the stability and durability required for operations in harsh, vibration-prone environments. 

  • High GPU Performance: Forecr’s solutions provided the computational power essential for real-time object detection and recognition and analytics in ISR missions. 

  • Timely Delivery: Forecr ensured product availability and met critical project deadlines. 

  • Enhanced Real-Time Processing: The MILBOX-AGX system enabled Airbus Defence and Space to implement high performance image processing and AI-driven object detection and recognition, crucial for ISR operations. 

  • Operational Efficiency: The integration of NVIDIA Jetson modules facilitated real-time analytics, reducing latency and improving mission success. 

Why AIRBUS Selected FORECR and NVIDIA SoM for Their Solution  


FORECR's products have demonstrated exceptional performance and reliability by consistently delivering high-quality image processing results in challenging and complex environments. The robust performance and dependability of FORECR's solutions were critical to the success of ISR applications.

Established Tech Stack 

Airbus Defence and Space’s existing infrastructure is built around NVIDIA frameworks, ensuring seamless compatibility and efficiency. 

Proven Technology 

Airbus Defence and Space has built up extensive experience using NVIDIA Jetson development kits (Xavier, Xavier NX, Orin NX, Orin) during prior projects. 



High Performance in Harsh Environments Jetson industrial modules provide the ruggedness, computational power, and reliability needed for extreme airborne operations. 


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