2K x 2K Dual Band Focal Plane Array Development for Advanced Interceptor IRSTS Applications

Nova Sensors is engaged in the development of an advanced large format dual-band readout integrated circuit (ROIC) that is closely coupled with a compact, high performance image analytics processor. This combined technology is optimized for use in MDA Infrared Search and Track System (IRSTS) applications. The focal plane array will incorporate on-ROIC features that improve SNR, manage data volume and optimize data throughput. The near FPA video processor will apply image analytics algorithms to the dual band video for the purpose of missile acquisition, tracking, target interrogation, and discrimination. In cooperation with our STTR technology partner, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), the team will collaborate on systems analysis, image processing algorithm development, integrated testing and evaluation. The integrated system will be used in ground mount and flight experiments for proof-of-principle demonstration of real time multiple target tracking off the focal plane.