Local operational picture


Within military operations, a local operational picture is a single identical display of relevant information of the battlespace constructed for local use.
A LOP is an emerging military concept. Although, there are literary examples that suggests that a LOP is for the use of a platoon commander and its coverage range is 250 meter radius. A LOP assists a platoon commander to achieve situational awareness.

Relationship to the COP

Various LOPs may be shared electronically and fused into common operational picture. Generally, sharing the LOP to form a COP implies that the LOP is replaced by the COP and hence has limited duration.

Construction

A LOP is constructed with the aid of platform mounted/dismounted sensors that determine geo position and signatures.