Brandywine Optics announced on July 2, 2007 that it has been awarded Navy Contract Number N00173-07-C-6013, “UAV-Capable Coastal Hyper spectral Imager”, by the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, the Navy’s primary research and development laboratory.
“Since Hurricane Katrina, make available environmental mapping cameras for coastal zone management has become an increasing priority. This contract represents the growing demand for light-weight, high-performance aerial cameras for unmanned aircraft. We are glad to be recognized for our commitment to providing full system solutions, not only high quality imaging spectrometers,” said John Fisher, President of Brandywine Optics.
About Hyper spectral Imaging:
Hyper spectral imaging records the full color spectrum for each point in an image, aiding in the detection and classification of different materials in complex backgrounds. Whereas a conventional color camera records three colors, hyper spectral cameras can record sixty or more colors, combining the benefits of spectroscopy in materials characterization, with that of mapping through digital imaging. Example applications are diagnosing poor blood circulation of the feet of diabetes patients, aerial mapping of harmful algal blooms, and detection of camouflaged targets.
About Brandywine Optics:
Incorporated in 2002, Brandywine Optics is a leading innovator in the field of hyper spectral imaging and optical technology for the homeland defense, military, and machine vision markets. Brandywine Optics, a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) company, recently moved to University Technology Park in Chester, PA, a Keystone Innovation Zone region where targeted companies may be eligible for significant tax credits.