Compact Electro-Optical/Infrared Payload
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) C4ISR Department (Code 31) is seeking information on approaches for the development of compact electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) countermeasure (CM) payloads to support a potential Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) program. It is envisioned that the compact payload will have components including visible and infrared transceivers, an optical train for beam control, control electronics, processor and an inertial navigation system (INS). For demonstration purposes, two versions of the payload will be considered. Each of these payloads may be carried on a larger platform initially for measurements, debugging and development purposes. However, they will eventually be integrated and demonstrated on moving systems with stringent size, weight and power (SWaP) requirements in 2022. Finally, each payload should be able to reach a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 (for TRL definition, see https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/404585.pdf) in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
Hughes, Stephen
