Polaris Sensor Technologies
Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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Founded in 2003, Polaris Sensor Technologies is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Huntsville, United States working in optronics, radar & sensors, counter-uas & air defense +1 more.
Polaris Sensor Technologies is a Huntsville, Alabama company founded in 2003 that develops custom optical and polarimetric imaging systems for military and commercial customers. Its work covers optical system design, algorithm and software development, PCB design, testing and measurement, and hardware build, from concept to field validation. Applications include air and missile defense, counter-UAS, target acquisition and tracking, high energy laser support, GPS-denied navigation, surveillance, law enforcement, environmental monitoring and hypersonic aero-optics. Its product line includes the Pyxis polarimetric imagers, the IRIS covert facial recognition system, the SkyPASS sky-polarization navigation system and Bloodhound tracker software. The company operates an extensive laboratory in Huntsville, Alabama, and reports applied research investment exceeding 25 million. It has a stated team of 30 scientists and engineers.
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Pyxis
Handheld polarimetric imager
Rugged, portable LWIR, SWIR or visible polarimetric imager for real-time target detection, acquisition and tracking, and oil-on-water detection.
IRIS
Covert infrared facial recognition system
Covert infrared surveillance system for facial recognition and identification in day and night conditions at long range, with optional automated acquisition and tracking.
SkyPASS
GPS-denied navigation system
Sky polarization-based celestial compass providing heading and position without GPS, for platforms such as UAS, vehicles, aircraft and watercraft. Stated as ITAR-free and IP67 designed, and export controlled.
Bloodhound
Acquisition and tracking software
Tracker software for next-generation Acquisition and Tracking Sensors used in high energy laser kill weapon systems, counter-cruise missiles, UAVs and C-RAM, using dual MWIR/LWIR waveband tracking.
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Global Trade Award
