Ultra-Fast Photon-Sensing Integrated Circuit (PSIC) Small Arms Projectile Imager

Small arms round counting, strike detection, projectile trajectory mapping, infrared and visible muzzle flash sensing, and projectile velocity spectrum (subsonic to supersonic) analysis requires a highly accurate sensor capable of locating within one half caliber in strike location detection, and without missed event in iteration counting. We propose our ultra-fast Photon-Sensing Integrated Circuit (PSIC) small arms projectile imager to meet such stringent needs. The ultra-fast Photon-Sensing Integrated Circuit (PSIC) small arms projectile imager is proposed to meet the above-mentioned challenge, delivering highest sensitivity at low light levels, high resolution, high speed, low data rate, and low cost in manufacturing quantities. Based on our proof of concept of the most critical technical issues during Phase I Base, we propose to iteratively design, optimize, fabricate and characterize two versions of the PSIC FPA to high speed, integrate two versions of the PSIC image sensor, and deliver the PSIC imager to DoD. During Phase III, we will fabricate several additional technology demonstrator units, deliver to DoD, and continue collaborating with well-established aerospace and defense companies to serve DoD programs of record. We will concurrently and actively pursue commercialization into the civilian commercial market during Phase I Option and Phase II.