Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) Hardware In The Loop and Software Sensor Simulator Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Topic No.: N161-045 Topic Title: Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) Hardware In The Loop and Software Sensor Simulator Proposal No.: N161-045-0694 Firm: Kent Optronics, Inc 40 Corporate Park Drive Hopewell Junction, New York 12533 Contact: Jack Lippert Phone: (845) 897-0138 Web Site: http://www.kentoptronics.com Abstract: In this SBIR Phase 1, Kent Optronics (KOI), proposes to develop a compact High Resolution (>4kx2k) Scene Projector/Simulator capable of HWIL testing of COBRA sensors with six independent spectral band photonic imagery generation and projection throughout the near UV SWIR (~380nm - >1000nm). The new capabilities are enabled by the recently developed high definition liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) display engine in series with a broadband light illumination engine as well as a wide field of view collimator. The simulator exhibits the following key remarkable features:  Super Ultra High resolution capability of 4kx2k pixel format;  Large Simulator Field of view (FOV) up to 15o; to accommodate MSI and SMSI 11o and 14o;  Can project six unique spectral content scenes @ 24 Hz;  Scenes bandwidth range from UV to NIR (380nm to 1000nm);  Can accommodate simultaneously integrating sensors across the 6 spectral bands;  Increased monochrome amplitude resolution up to 15-bit under optimal conditions. In Phase I, a thorough trade analysis among all the candidate approaches will be performed, leading to an optimal simulator design. In Phase II, a pre-prototype will be developed. Benefits: The development of the ultra-high resolution Multispectral Simulator will benefit both military and civilian market. The DOD can use it for Hardware-in-the-loop simulation testing of sensors being developed, in particular, those used for Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) requiring extreme resolution across an expanded spectral band. Increased resolution is also desired for developing future detection sensors for commercial applications include precision agriculture, mineral exploration, gas leak detection, oil spill mapping, environment research and climate monitoring, industrial production control and much more. Return