Block Engineering is pleased to propose a program to develop and analyze an IR reflecting/RF transmitting screen for dual mode hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing of missile systems. We bring to the project directly relevant experience which includes designing, building, testing and delivering. * A dual mode (IR/RF) scene projector using a unique "dichroic" to combine the scenes and present them simultaneously to the system under test. * Rugged gimbal-mounted IR scene projectors for HWIL testing with multiple dynamic targets and background. * Reliable fixed installation IR scene projectors for factory testing (target, background, EOCM). * A dual mode (IR/RF) scene projector (targets, EOCM, background). The Navy's requirement is a practical extension of our previous dual mode (IR/RF) work, in which the RF was reflected and IR, transmitted. We have two preliminary ideas, based on a dielectric reflector and capacitive/inductive mesh screens, to meet the requirement and welcome the opportunity to explore these approaches. Block Engineering, newly reorganized as a small business, has a thirty year history of innovation in electro-optics. This experience is embodied in the core technical team of seasoned professionals with a combined service to Block Engineering of over 100 years.
