NightHawk I    MWIR

NightHawk I provides nightime, wide area surveillance capability with persistent coverage of areas as large as 4 square kilometers.

• IR: Large format MWIR focal plane array

• EO Option:  Large format CMOS visible sensor

• Matched footprints, high quality lenses

• Industry standard command and imagery data interfaces

• Wide area, step-stare operation

  • 180 x 110 degree unobstructed Field of Regard

• Integral GPS/INS for accurate geo-position

• Rugged design based on proven CA-270 tactical sensor for U.S. Navy F/A 18

• IR:  4km2 at < 0.5 m GSD

• Visible:  4km2 at < 0.25 m GSD

• Revisit Rate:  1-4 Hz

• Coverage Rate:  > 57,000 km2 per hour

​The NightHawk I Wide Area Surveillance system integrates seemlessly with all HawkEye II components including Image Processor, Data Links, Image Presentation and Storage Server, and iView.

The NightHawk / HawkEye family of  sensors bring a 24 hour monitoring capabilty to Wide Area Surveillance.

 

Analysts can easily switch from one sensor to another using the same tools and techniques.

NightHawk I

Dual Band CA-247 Sensor

CA-247 Gimbal

Typical CA-247 System Performance