Reconfigurable, Actionable, Passive Technologies for Operational Remote Sensing (RAPTORS)
Abstract
The Reconfigurable, Actionable, Passive Technologies for Operational Remote Sensing (RAPTORS) program will enable a passive, all-optical kill chain capable of finding both stationary and moving targets with a single sensor. Sensor format can be selected based on platform requirements. RAPTORS will achieve this by combining tileable focal plane arrays (FPAs) that have adaptable spatial resolution with agile filters to adapt the spectral content of the infrared radiation impinging upon the detector. Using a custom read-out integrated circuit (ROIC), the FPA will intelligently balance resolution and number of spectral filters to optimize the information content transmitted off of the chip to enable real-time actionable decisions. This system will enable search and track and improved probability of detection and identification for hard targets, e.g., camouflaged, concealed, and deceptive (CCD) targets, at tactical speeds within the constraints of the cryocooler power limit. If successful, this capability has applications across ground-, air- and space-based platforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 5b87c9f16e6ae8ace9a8378a337631b9
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