
Low Contrast Midwave FLIR ImagerAward last edited on: 1/5/2010
Sponsored Program
SBIRAwarding Agency
DOD : AFTotal Award Amount
$849,357Award Phase
2Solicitation Topic Code
AF083-262Principal Investigator
Mark A MassieCompany Information
Phase I
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase I year
2009Phase I Amount
$99,678Benefits:
Optimizing the noise performance of the IRFPA over the full range of target and scene temperatures will permit improvements in the infrared imaging systems ability to produce a good display in spite of low contrast scene conditions. Such real-time display contrast improvement will permit pilots to more effectively assess target conditions and will improve situational awareness.
Keywords:
Low Contrast, Infrared, Imaging, Mwir, Digital, Camera
Phase II
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----
Phase II year
2010Phase II Amount
$749,679Benefit:
Significant improvements in the quality of MWIR video imagery over that produced by imaging systems currently in service by the USAF will be obtained by using the improved imaging systems produced in this project. Literally thousands of existing systems are currently fielded and these improvements have the potential to dramatically increase our warfighters ability to sense their surroundings. Using these improved imaging sensors, pilots will have the ability to see low contrast image content (e.g., tree branches, power lines, etc.) that, if unseen, could pose life-threatening conditions.
Keywords:
Mwir, Flir, Low Contrast, Enhanced, Performance, Autonomous, Reflective