Airborne Minefield Detection And Reconnaissance System (AMIDARS)

Collene Nelsen

doi:10.1117/12.936757

20 February 1987 Airborne Minefield Detection And Reconnaissance System (AMIDARS)

Collene Nelsen

Proceedings Volume 0694, Airborne Reconnaissance X; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936757
Event: 30th Annual Technical Symposium, 1986, San Diego, United States

Abstract

•This paper discusses the Airborne Minefield Detection and Reconnaissance System (AMIDARS). AMIDARS is a state-of-the-art, infrared, wide-angle, line scan sensor, control/display system with a recording capability for use with Unmanned Airborne Vehicles (UAV's). Significant technical developments for AMIDARS include: • Use of the Signal Processing In The Element (SPRITE) detector. • Advanced signal processing methods for near zero signature image quality. • Precision-controlled, three-axis stabilization for rigorous geometric image fidelity under adverse conditions. •Completely automated operation and Built-In Test (BIT) through the use of three embedded microcontrollers. Current development status is discussed and potential applications for the system are addressed.

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Collene Nelsen "Airborne Minefield Detection And Reconnaissance System (AMIDARS)", Proc. SPIE 0694, Airborne Reconnaissance X, (20 February 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936757

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