DUSTER: demonstration of an integrated LWIR-VNIR-SAR imaging system
2008
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) are executing a joint effort,
DUSTER (Deployable Unmanned System for Targeting, Exploitation, and Reconnaissance), to develop and
test a new tactical sensor system specifically designed for Tier II UAVs. The system is composed of two
coupled near-real-time sensors: EyePod (VNIR/LWIR ball gimbal) and NuSAR (L-band synthetic aperture
radar). EyePod consists of a jitter-stabilized LWIR sensor coupled with a dual focal-length optical system
and a bore-sighted high-resolution VNIR sensor. The dual focal-length design coupled with precision
pointing an step-stare capabilities enable EyePod to conduct wide-area survey and high resolution inspection
missions from a single flight pass. NuSAR is being developed with partners Brigham Young University
(BYU) and Artemis, Inc and consists of a wideband L-band SAR capable of large area survey and embedded
real-time image formation. Both sensors employ standard Ethernet interfaces and provide geo-registered
NITFS output imagery. In the fall of 2007, field tests were conducted with both sensors, results of which will
be presented.
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