| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2004.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N04-155 |
| Topic Title: |
Sensor for Simultaneous Movement and Directed Weapons Fire in Day/Low/No-light. |
| Proposal No.: |
N042-155-0 |
| Firm: |
Harsh Environment Applied Technologies Inc.
2011 Admiral Melville Circle
David Taylor Research Center
Annapolis, Maryland 21402 |
| Contact: |
David Siviter |
| Phone: |
(410) 349-8167 |
| Web Site: |
www.heatinc.com |
| Abstract: |
H.E.A.T. has experience in designing and building advanced indirect view multi-spectral fusion night vision goggles utilizing HMDs. The requirements for the Warfighters are somewhat different than our current products, but are well within our capabilities. Recent advances in technology will cover a number of the improvements. We propose several innovative ideas to meet the needs of the Warfighter Corps. Our proposal is a triple band fused image displayed on a twin display HMD. Some of the high points of what makes our approach different are: A) SWIR for covert movement and target illumination. B) SWIR tracking of the covert laser pointer for tracking the aim point of the weapon and displaying an icon on the HMD showing this position without the use of position sensors that will not work reliably in MOUT and other important situations. C) Improved movement capability via either stereo or peripheral vision. D) MAP Picture-In-Picture or full screen with overlaid situational awareness icons obtained from the tactical internet 2525B interface. E) 6X thermal weapon sight being related to an ROI/box display at the correct scale. F) Moving Target Indicators (threat detection) while the Warfighter is either stationary or moving. G) Spot metering for the I2 camera to allow the user to maximize dynamic range in Cave and Urban Assault. H) iStorm interface bringing in ELRF capability. (If the Warfighter Corps does not use iStorm, we are willing to interface to the ELRF the Marine Corps selection for this subsystem). |
| Benefits: |
As a current provider of night and fusion vision goggles to the US Army, H.E.A.T. will offer these new designs and technologies to both an existing and emerging market place. Complete system solutions and individual system components will satisfy a wide range of target application requirements for other `Warfighter' divisions as well as various search and rescue applications and operations. A more commercial market will include intelligent security OEM's and Integration customers. National Guard, State and Local Police and the US Coast Guard would all benefit by the designs resulting from a sensor for simultaneous movement and directed weapons Fire in daylight, Lowlight and no light environments. |