NightHawk I MWIR
NightHawk I provides nightime, wide area surveillance capability with persistent coverage of areas as large as 4 square kilometers.
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IR: Large format MWIR focal plane array
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EO Option: Large format CMOS visible sensor
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Matched footprints, high quality lenses
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Industry standard command and imagery data interfaces
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Wide area, step-stare operation
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180 x 110 degree unobstructed Field of Regard
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Integral GPS/INS for accurate geo-position
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Rugged design based on proven CA-270 tactical sensor for U.S. Navy F/A 18
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IR: 4km2 at < 0.5 m GSD
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Visible: 4km2 at < 0.25 m GSD
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Revisit Rate: 1-4 Hz
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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
