Development of a miniature, hyperspectral imaging digital camera Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-071 Topic Title: Development of a miniature, hyperspectral imaging digital camera Proposal No.: N051-071-0642 Firm: Irvine Sensors Corporation 3001 Redhill Avenue Building #3-108 Costa Mesa, California 92626-4532 Contact: William Mundkowsky Phone: (714) 549-8211 Web Site: www.irvine-sensors.com Abstract: The objective of the program is to "develop a miniature, HSI digital camera with real-time discrimination analysis capabilities." There is a justified need for a Miniature digital Camera Package (MCP) utilizing the power of USB 2.0 data transfer rates in a MCP which is self-contained (i.e., HSI camera, power supply and a notebook-type computer). The USN/USMC is developing tactical mini-UAVs to provide ISR of the littorals for the forward-deployed fleet. What is needed is an advanced technology MCP sensor package that provides comprehensive ISR data in order to develop products in real-time that enhance intelligence preparation of the battle space. The proposed Irvine Sensor Corporation team's envisioned MCP system concept is based upon a set of ISR system requirements to completely satisfy the above objective and needs. The proposed innovative MCP sensor package addresses both R&D, and involves technical risk. ISC is specifically proposing a sensor design for HSI sensing in the more difficult coastal environment with the goal to achieve adequate SNR data on the least reflective background (e.g., wet sand). The MCP sensor will be designed to meet the Navy requirements for underwater detection of mines and littoral surveillance for mine detection, including land based military target detection. Benefits: Skin care, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paint, color identification, paint inspection, inspection for corrosion, person identification, computer graphics enhancement, agricultural crop inspection, environmental soil erosion detection, forest infestation early detection. Return