![Scientist viewing the screen of the infrared eye system screen](/web/20061026082428im_/http://www.valcartier.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/poolimages/e/sys-o55.jpg) Industry, public and private facilities are invited to share in our internationally acclaimed, cutting edge expertise in fields of activity related to Optronic Systems. Our scientists hve also published several scientific publications. Consult our portfolio of achievements Capabilities
![Capabilities - Space Optronics](/web/20061026082428im_/http://www.valcartier.drdc-rddc.gc.ca/poolimages/e/ca_space_e.jpg) To advise and support the Canadian Forces on science and technology related to electro-optical sensing from ground and space-based systems, the Establishment develops concepts, components, modern technologies and data exploitation capabilities for the surveillance of/from space and space-based early warning and ballistic defence aspects. The emphasis is on three main research and development areas: advanced passive and active sensing systems required for spectral, spatial and temporal assessments of targets and backgrounds; data exploitation algorithms and tools for processing and fuzing electro-optical/SAR sensor data into information for aided or automatic target detection and identification; and micro-systems using MEMS (micro-electro mechanical systems) and MEOMS (micro-electro-optical-mechanical systems) technologies encountered in space-based sensing systems.
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Spectral ImagingActive and passive multi/hyperspectral imaging sensors; target and background spectral characterization, chemical and plume detection, intelligence collection, satellite sensor concept development and system requirement analysis; modelling and evaluation of space- based electro-optical sensing systems. Space-Based Electro-Optical Data ExploitationHyperspectral phenomenology, image processing and fusion of electro-optical/SAR surveillance imagery for automatic target detection and identification of low-visibility targets or targets under camouflage, space object identification and tracking and surveillance of space sensor systems. Micro-SystemsDesign and manufacture novel micro sensors and ASIM (Application Specific Integrated Micro Instruments); make use of MEMS technology to enhance the reliability, capability, and reduce the cost, mass, and power consumption of optronic systems; perform research in the design, fabrication, and characterization of Silicon-based micro- satellites.
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