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TerraSTAR IR Beacon Lightning Talk

Apr 18, 2024

Virtual lightning talk displayed by USGIF at the 2024 GEOINT Symposium.

TerraSTAR IR Beacon Lightning Talk -


As national leaders in remote sensing phenomenology and applications, we understand the challenge of ensuring the radiometric and geolocation accuracy of remote sensors. Through our IRAD program, we created a design to address this challenge, which uses unique heating elements and parabolic reflectors to steer a narrow beam of broadband energy at target airborne and overhead systems. The prototype received subsequent customer investment and is now programmed for CONUS-wide deployment beginning in 2025–2026.