A low power, lightweight hyperspectral imaging system with automated image analysis and data optimization for real time target detection and compression of the hyperspectral data is proposed. The system is designed to fit within the size, weight, and power envelope of a small UAS, is robust and… More

An advanced airborne imaging system for fire detection/mapping is proposed. The goal of the project is to improve control and management of wildfires in order to reduce loss of life and property. The system will offer approximately a 3X increase in operating efficiency compared to current systems… More

An autonomous airborne imaging system for earth science research, disaster response, and fire detection is proposed. The primary goal is to improve information to researchers and operations personnel. By operating autonomously and with higher spatial resolution, the system will deliver a 3X to 4X… More

The primary objective of the research project is to develop a hyperspectral imager with an integrated near real-time solution capable of determining the optimal multi-spectral bands for target detection, storing complete mission data, and parsing resultant data and metadata for transmission to the… More

The proposed hyperspectral plus LWIR system will deliver high signal to noise performance, a wide spectral range, nominally 365 nm to 1.7 um, a single long wave IR band, low optical aberration This sensor system is designed to fit within the size, weight, and power (SWaP) envelopes of small to… More

a high performance, inexpensive, airborne simulator that will serve as the prototype for a small satellite based imaging system capable of mapping thermal anomalies on the surface of the earth with a high revisit rate and high spatial resolution is proposed. The Thermal Mapping Airborne Simulator… More

An airborne imaging system, built around a two axis optical mount with a light weight scanning mirror which allows for flexible control of the various sensors viewing angle allowing us to control many sensor parameters including: 1) field of view, 2) scan patterns, and 3) dwell time, and which… More

The proposed system will be useful for a wide range of DOE missions including comprehensive test ban treaty (CBTB) verification. One of the guiding principles for an inspection is that it be effective, minimally intrusive, timely, and cost-effective. The HyWAI addresses this problem by providing a… More