UAV Metric Sensor Suite

This SBIR program will design a multi-task EO/IR gimbaled payload system with photogrammetric capability. This capability will provide the user community with advanced integrated Metric function previously not available in mid to high altitude UAVs. SDG offers an E/O system that features a combination of a highly stabilized platform and step-stare functions. With the addition of the SBIR developed technology a multipurpose UAV or helicopter can perform combined surveillance and mapping missions in real time, near real time and photogrammetric modes. Sonoma Design Group's ultra-stable gimbal platform fitted with visible and IR capabilities, is the basis for such a Metric Sensor Suite. E/O system features, such as, high step-stare acceleration and slew rates allow quick target re-imaging. The overall benefit is a real time E/O capability that communicates a complete geo-surface information data set including target location, mapping and advanced photogrammetric information.