Night Vision and Electro-Optic Technology
Abstract
This project researches and develops component technologies that enable improved situational awareness (SA) at an affordable price. Component technologies include novel focal plane arrays (FPAs), processing and electronics improvements, and modeling and simulation to predict performance and to determine operational effectiveness. This research focuses on dual band infrared (IR) FPAs necessary to search, identify and track mobile targets in all day/night visibility and battlefield conditions, and to improve standoff detection in ground-to-ground and air-to-ground operations. In addition, very large format IR FPAs are needed for sensors to simultaneously provide wide area coverage in addition to providing the resolution for situation awareness, persistent surveillance and plume/gunflash detection. With the development of multispectral and hyperspectral algorithms, advanced dual band FPAs are being developed with on-chip hyperspectral functionality, which offer the ability to perform detection, identification, and signature identification at extended ranges as well as the ability to detect targets in "deep hide". In FY11 through FY16 investments in advanced IR FPA technologies are increasing to expand research in novel FPA designs to ensure the United States' technological and competitive IR sensor advantage. Work in this project is fully coordinated with PE 0602705A (Electronics and Electronic Devices), PE 0602712A (Countermine Technology), and PE 0603710A (Night Vision Advanced Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this PE is performed by the Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM)/Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC)/Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD), Fort Belvoir, VA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- H95_0602709A_2_2040_PB_2012
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