Spectral Exploitation Camera for Targeting and Reconnaissance (SPECTRE)
Abstract
The Spectral Exploitation Camera for Targeting and Reconnaissance (SPECTRE) project will develop and demonstrate a greatly reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) capability that is compatible with multiple manned and unmanned platforms across the Department of Defense (DoD). The SPECTRE prototype will provide the ability to perform stand-off detection of materials or targets of interest. Initial efforts focused on the system design, modeling, and testing of various high risk design aspects. SPECTRE completed both preliminary design review (PDR) and critical design review (CDR) milestones in FY 2017. Additional project work includes design of a first-in-its-class, dual-field-of-view telescope with the ability to change optical path and field-of-view to adjust for off-nadir imaging. To accommodate this telescope, a larger and more robust pointing and stabilization mirror will be designed along with a customized pod to enable integration with unmanned platforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 2ba656109f1ce4b81908535a41de7c19