Results from the electro-optic sensors domain of the materials and components for missiles innovation and technology partnership (phase 1)

Mark E. Bray; Robert A. Shears

doi:10.1117/12.2028735

25 October 2013 Results from the electro-optic sensors domain of the materials and components for missiles innovation and technology partnership (phase 1)

Mark E. Bray, Robert A. Shears

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Proceedings Volume 8896, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications X; 88960O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028735
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2013, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

The Materials and Components for Missiles Innovation and Technology Partnership (ITP) is a research programme supporting research for guided weapons at Technology Readiness Levels 1 to 4. The Anglo-French initiative is supported by the DGA and the MoD, with matched funding from industry. A major objective is to foster projects which partner UK and French universities, SMEs and larger companies. The first projects started in January 2008 and the first phase completed in spring 2013. Providing funding is secured, the next phase of the programme is due to start later in 2013. Selex ES leads Domain 3 of the MCM-ITP which develops Electro-Optic sensor technology. In collaboration with DGA, MoD and MBDA, the prime contractor, we identified 4 key objectives for the first ITP phase and focussed resources on achieving these. The objectives were to enable better imagery, address operationally stressing scenarios, provide low overall through life cost and improve active and semi-active sensors Nine normal projects and one ITP innovation fund project have been supported within the domain. The technology providers have included 3 SMEs and 8 research centres from both the United Kingdom and France. Highlights of the projects are included. An outline of the priorities for the domain for the new phase ise provided and we encourage organisations with suitable technology to contact us to get involved.

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Mark E. Bray and Robert A. Shears "Results from the electro-optic sensors domain of the materials and components for missiles innovation and technology partnership (phase 1)", Proc. SPIE 8896, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications X, 88960O (25 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028735

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