Infrared Search and Threat Identification Navy SBIR FY2015.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.2 Topic No.: N152-088 Topic Title: Infrared Search and Threat Identification Proposal No.: N152-088-0579 Firm: Toyon Research Corp. 6800 Cortona Drive Goleta, California 93117 Contact: Andrew Brown Phone: (805) 968-6787 Web Site: http://www.toyon.com Abstract: Toyon Research Corp. proposes development of innovative algorithms and sensing concepts for infrared search and target identification for Navy airborne threat applications. Toyon proposes development of Joint Tracking/Identification/Detection (JTID) to provide detection and identification of threats at ranges which are not possible with standard algorithmic techniques. JTID provides near-optimal integration of target signature information to enable high-confidence target declarations in extremely low signal-to-clutter and signal-to-noise conditions in real-world environments. Toyon is teamed with Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, who will be a subcontractor in the proposed effort, and will provide real world imagery from the F-35 DAS and other advanced infrared sensors for algorithm development, testing, and performance evaluation. NG will also assist Toyon in a trade study of passive infrared sensor technologies, infrared signatures for threat identification, and system development, integration, and transition planning. Benefits: Successful completion of this research and development will result in the ability to rapidly and reliably identify airborne threats at extended ranges not possible with current algorithm and passive sensor technologies. The resulting technology can be integrated on F-35, F/A-18, or other future Navy and other DoD platforms to enable enhanced capabilities. The proposed technology also has potential applications in surface-based sensor systems and homeland security applications. Return