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 An advanced multi-sensor EO payload from the USA is
the FLIR Systems StarSAFIRE. The StarSAFIRE III version is the
most advanced, some 800 are used on 35 reconnaissance and
surveillance platforms. StarSAFIRE uses five axis stabilization
and high power optics, including Super Narrow field of view, to
support operation at extended range. The payload can be configured
with 6 (SAFIRE III) or 7 (SAFIRE HD) sensors including 3rd
Generation FLIR, CCDTV with haze penetration filters, I2CCD, color
spotter scope, laser pointer and illuminator, and laser
rangefinder.
 The Star SAFIRE HD system uses a 1,500 mm focal
length for mid-wave IR and coaxial “two-in-one” telescope for the
visible wavelengths sensors. The system facilitates high precision
geo-pointing, directing the payload to look at exact geographic
coordinates. Feeds from multiple sensors can be fused into a
single image, to obtain optimal contrast and presentation of
hidden details, generating up to x3 more information compared to
conventional NTSC systems. Multiple video feeds from the different
sensors can be transmitted simultaneously over a single datalink
for further processing, storage and display. The system carries
both wide-area and narrow-beam covert laser illuminators to
support covert scene illumination and target pointing. |
