Hyperspectral Capability for Foveated Zoom Imaging System Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Topic No.: N08-064 Topic Title: Hyperspectral Capability for Foveated Zoom Imaging System Proposal No.: N081-064-0724 Firm: Boulder Nonlinear Systems, Inc. 450 Courtney Way, Unit 107 Lafayette, Colorado 80026-2786 Contact: JAY STOCKLEY Phone: (303) 604-0077 Web Site: [email protected] Abstract: Boulder Nonlinear Systems proposes to investigate the feasibility of adding a hyperspectral imaging capability to a foveated zoom system currently under development for use on unmanned air vehicles. The hyperspectral information along with the selective enhancement of a region of interest within a field of view in a foveated imaging system reduces the bulk and complexity of the imaging optics and reduces data transmission and processing requirements on the sensor system. In Phase I, Boulder Nonlinear Systems will integrate hyperspectral imaging and foveated zoom capabilities using the reflective liquid crystal on silicon spatial light modulator common to implementations of both. Compared to other approaches, the likelihood of success for the proposed effort is improved by leveraging the component maturity of the spatial light modulator technology, along with our recent extensive experience in adaptive and spectral imaging. Benefits: Techniques for providing identification and imaging are needed for several passive sensor applications such as missile seekers, surveillance and smart munitions. However, these applications place severe restrictions on size, weight, power and cost. Therefore, techniques for reducing these parameters without sacrificing other performance requirements will have a significant benefit for system integrators using passive sensor systems. Possible commercial applications include use of this technology for security, or remote guidance of unmanned vehicles. Return