A UL task group is working to develop a performance standard for tactical operations video cameras. The group is seeking input from end users to help determine how different systems (i.e., handheld, throwable, robot mounted, etc.) are used for specific missions (i.e., surveillance, situational awareness, search, hazmat, etc.). The group also wants to determine what features those systems need to have according to your particular needs (i.e., viewing, power, listening, usability, etc.).

The goal is to ensure that the system that you require meets your needs without providing unnecessary features that could have negative consequences, such as increased cost and weight.

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* 1. Please indicate your job function by checking the appropriate box below.

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* 2. For each mission with which you are familiar (rows number 1 through 5) select the type of system you would use (one or more of the 6 columns).

  Hand-held camera (ex: pole camera, videoscope) Hand-deployed (throwable) Robot-mounted camera Portable (fixed) camera (ex: perimeter cameras set up for scene mgmt) Covert (fixed) camera (ex: camera mounted on utility pole) Covert placement camera (ex: portable under-door camera)
1. Surveillance = covert surveillance, tactical response
2. Situational Awareness = scene management, crowd control, active shooter
3. Search = vehicle search, explosives search, USAR, damage assessment, arson investigation
4. Hazmat = chemical environment (potentially explosive)
5.Fire (during fire) = command and control, wildland fire

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* 3. Please rank your level of need for each type of system. 3 = must have, 2 = useful feature, 1 = nice to have if possible, 0 = not needed

  Hand-held camera (ex: pole camera, videoscope) Hand-deployed (throwable) Robot-mounted camera Portable (fixed) camera (ex: perimeter cameras set up for scene mgmt) Covert (fixed) camera (ex: camera mounted on utility pole) Covert placement camera (ex: portable under-door camera)
High quality video (High-definition), such as for discrimination of detail
Sufficient quality video (Standard-definition), such as for understanding scene activity
Visible spectrum viewing only
Beyond visible spectrum viewing
Capability to see in dim lighting
Ability to view color
Detect motion/frame rate
Capability to see in complete darkness
High quality audio, such as for hearing conversation
Sufficient quality audio, such as for understanding scene activity
Battery powered
Wired power
Both battery powered and wired power
System indicators on screen/control console (e.g., power on, low battery, recording)
Operator controls on screen/control console (e.g., on/off, start/stop record, kill video, Pan-tilt-zoom)
Built-in lighting - Visible
Built-in lighting - Infrared (IR)
Illumination control on screen/control console
Small sized package
Lightweight package
Short-term use: Less than 1 hour
Medium-term use: 1 to 4 hours
Long-term use: Greater than 4 hours
Cold use environment: Below 0 degrees F
Normal use environment: 0 to 140 degrees F
High heat use environment: Greater than 140 degrees F
Dusty environment
Humid environment
Water-resistant (for accidental drop in water)
Water-proof (underwater use)
Intrinsic safety
Rugged packaging (durable housing, connections, cabling)
Resistant to chemicals, solvents
Vibration sensor (for use in unstable buildings)
Capability to be integrated with vehicle systems
Administrative controls (such as ability to turn off audio)
Image stabilization
Video recording on screen/control console
Instant video playback on screen/control console (dislay included in system)
Still image capture
Audio recording on screen/control console
Digital multimedia evidence (DME) storage & management
Data transfer: Wired
Data transfer: Wireless (1 to 3 second transmission delay acceptable)
Data transfer: Wireless with little to no delay (under 400 ms)
Data transfer: Via media
Evidence requirements (ex: redaction)
Indoor climate controlled
In vehicle or trunk (not climate controlled)

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* 4. Optional: Your name and email address are requested only so that we may ask you questions about your responses to help us address your needs.

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