Sniper Detection

Present proposal established analytical and scientific basis for the creation of Advanced Mirage Technology. Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. (“TPL”) has been developing Mirage optical augmentation technology since 2001. While the Mirage 1200 unit is currently available as a finished product and has been tested in the field since 2003, there are number of improvements that can be considered for a second generation product. Current Mirage 1200 device provides optical augmentation capabilities to the dismounted operator. Device is portable, hand-held and extends identification of the optical systems pointed at the operator to 1200 meters. At present there are no optical augmentation systems in the arsenal of the dismounted warrior. Most of the effort has been concentrated on acoustical or flash detection (“after/during the shot”), while the information from the theater suggests that any hostile action is always preceded by optical observation. TPL has previous designed and fielded Mirage 1200 system shown beneficial and capable in the field. Of course, Mirage 1200 has been designed with known and available technologies at the time of the concept, thus new approaches can be implemented for major performance improvements. It is desirable to create a next generation of Mirage technology, not only smaller and lighter, but, crucially, capable of very fast operation and identification. The ultimate goal is to scan 360 degrees surroundings in urban terrain in under 1 second. In order to achieve such a goal, new technologies in scanning, beam steering, processing, emitters and detectors have to be considered.