Electrophysics wins second NAVAIR contract for IR cameras

July 27, 2006, Fairfield, NJ--Electrophysics has been awarded a second contract by NAVAIR Weapons Division, China Lake, for seven Emerald MWIR-InSb (indium antimonide) infrared cameras with an option to purchase one additional, to total eight. The cameras will be integrated into NAVAIR's Man Portable Air Defense (MANPAD) program, designed specifically for force protection.

With the use of special stitching software, each camera will be used to cover a 360-degree field of view capable of detecting the infrared signatures of shoulder fired missiles and small arms fire, the most common forms of MANPAD. Upon detection, the information would be immediately data linked to deployed aircraft to enable appropriate countermeasures.