Multispectral Sensor Development for Cruise Missile Detection

The proposed effort will develop a multi-spectral sensor suite that is tower-based to monitor for the approach and passing of cruise missiles. Using commercial-off-the-shelf cameras as a technology basis, the Phase 1 effort will determine the best spectral bandpasses and sensor fields of view for the modeled/measured signatures of relevant threats. The spacing of sensor towers will be determined so that a concept of operations can be developed for protecting an extended border. In a Phase 2 program, sensors will be developed for field demonstrations against surrogate threats leading to a firm concept for commercialization of an array of tower based sensors.