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Sofradir to Provide IR Imager for Air Force Tanker

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FAIRFIELD, N.J., April 29, 2013 — Sofradir EC Inc. has been selected by Rockwell Collins of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to provide high-resolution IR cameras for an Air Force tanker program.

The award supports Rockwell Collins’ contract with Boeing for the US Air Force’s KC-46 tanker and is associated with the company’s remote vision system (RVS), which permits aerial refueling at any time and under any lighting conditions. The RVS combines 2- and 3-D technologies to provide visual information to support refueling operations.

Sofradir’s cameras will be used for advanced situational awareness and in the vision system required for the aerial refueling.

For more information, visit: www.sofradir-ec.com
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Published: April 2013
AmericasBoeingBusinesscamerasChris AlicandroConsumerImaginginfrared camerasIowaKC-46 tankerNew Jerseyremote vision systemRockwell CollinsRVSsituational awarenessSofradir ECUS Air Forcevision systems

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