Once the GD300 is connected to a tactical radio, the user can exchange text, imagery, and other data with others on the battlefield, as well as gain access to the Tactical Internet to access streaming video from unmanned aerial vehicles and other intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assets.
The radio interface kit docks onto the bottom of the GD300 wearable computer. "As radio networks change, the computer does not have to be replaced," Jacob explains. "You can just modify the radio interface kit itself."
The Android operating system enables the GD300 to add and delete commercial and military software programs, including the Tactical Ground Reporting System (TIGR) Web-based information management application from General Dynamics C4 Systems in Fairfax, Va.
In addition to the sunlight-readable display, the GD300 also has a night-vision applique so that users can read the screen at night while wearing night-vision goggles, explains Jason Jacob, product manager of the GD300 at General Dynamics Itronix.
"The screen is a regular transmissive display that uses a resistive touch screen designed with gloved fingers in mind," Jacob says. "This is fully rugged and lightweight, and there are not a lot of devices out there that are only half a pound and still fully rugged."
For more information contact General Dynamics Itronix online at www.gd-itronix.com.
