An infrared imaging system demonstrates dual-use technology for unmanned vehicle applications

Abstract

The Amber Radiance 1 infrared imaging camera system is a high performance, portable, precision instrument based on a staring indium antimonide focal plane. It has been developed using technologies that were initially motivated by department of defense requirements. Government funding and company development funds have transitioned this technology into a standard commercial product resulting in outstanding performance, low cost, and particularly well suited for insertion into unmanned vehicle applications. Dual use IR technology has been demonstrated, but administrative hurdles exist that prevent full commercial exploitation of the technology. The performance of the camera is excellent demonstrating as low as 23 mK NEdT at 300 K.<>