Use of a Miniature Infrared COTS Sensor in Several Military Applications

Abstract

The proliferation of small infrared cameras in high-volume commercial applications (e.g. fire fighting, law-enforcement, and automotive) presents a tremendous opportunity for truly low-cost military micro-sensors. Indigo Systems Corporation's UL3 Omega(trademark) camera is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) thermal imager that offers ultra-small size (3.5 cubic inch), light weight (102g), and low power (< 1.3 W). It employs a 164x120 microbolometer focal plane array (FPA) and is currently entering full-scale production. Furthermore, a 324x240 upgrade is in development. While aimed primarily at the commercial market, small size and low-power consumption make UL3 well-suited for other applications, including miniature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) weapon-sights, and unattended ground sensors (UGS). This paper focuses on the key features of the UL3 family of miniature IR cameras and their utility in soldier systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA461317

Entities

People

  • Gwendolyn Newsome
  • Joseph Kostrzewa
  • Stan Laband
  • William Meyer
  • William Terre

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Cameras
  • Electronics
  • Energy Consumption
  • Fire Fighting
  • Focal Plane Arrays
  • Focal Planes
  • Infrared Cameras
  • Military Applications
  • Night Vision
  • Production
  • Readout Integrated Circuits
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Ground Systems
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy