Engineering
EO/IR systems
Stabilization, exposure, and datalink choices that preserve interpretability for analysts and algorithms.
How we approach EO/IR systems
Electro-optical and infrared payloads demand attention to stabilization, exposure control, and datalink throughput. We align gimbal dynamics with aircraft motion and define compression or streaming stacks that preserve analyst usability.
Calibration paths - boresighting, non-uniformity correction, and georeferencing - are planned alongside flight profiles so outputs meet mapping or inspection contracts.
Low-light and high-contrast scenes drive different exposure strategies; we document operator controls and automation boundaries.
Related areas in this practice
Imagery that meets the contract
Performance is measured in ground sample distance, overlap, and interpretability - not just megapixels.
- Line-of-sight and occlusion risk in terrain and urban settings.
- Latency budgets for closed-loop pointing or safety triggers.
- Storage, encryption, and chain-of-custody for sensitive captures.
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