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Bodkin Design Awarded Phase II Grant for Polarimeter

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NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 27, 2010 — Bodkin Design & Engineering (BD&E) LLC has received a $750,000 Phase II SBIR contract from the US Navy for the development of a compact polarimetric imager for infrared and visible wavelengths.

To aid in the detection of targets from airborne and ground-based surveillance, the polarimeter sensor cuts through cluttered environments to identify and locate military targets in real-time.

Its design provides a compact device without cumbersome optics or specially fabricated focal planes.

With the addition of polarimetric capabilities to its family of image sensors, BD&E will be able to improve the warfighters’ capability.

Funded by the Small Business Innovation Research program, BD&E will develop a prototype of the low cost, compact sensors during the 24-month Phase II stage of the project.

BD&E serves the OEM, commercial, military and research communities with concept development, prototype design/build and engineering services.

For more information, visit: www.bondkindesign.com 
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Published: September 2010
Glossary
infrared
Infrared (IR) refers to the region of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than those of visible light, but shorter than those of microwaves. The infrared spectrum spans wavelengths roughly between 700 nanometers (nm) and 1 millimeter (mm). It is divided into three main subcategories: Near-infrared (NIR): Wavelengths from approximately 700 nm to 1.4 micrometers (µm). Near-infrared light is often used in telecommunications, as well as in various imaging and sensing...
sensor
1. A generic term for detector. 2. A complete optical/mechanical/electronic system that contains some form of radiation detector.
visible
That term pertaining to the spectral region that can be perceived by the eye.
wavelength
Electromagnetic energy is transmitted in the form of a sinusoidal wave. The wavelength is the physical distance covered by one cycle of this wave; it is inversely proportional to frequency.
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