AMI's engineers have been involved in the design of electronics for laser spot tracker electronics since 1968. These designs have been proven in the Jaguar, Harrier, F16, F/A-18, and MRCA aircraft. AMI has also developed seeker systems for “Star Wars” programs. Patents held in this field include target identification method and tracker receiver design. Systems have been developed for “bang-bang” steering data and linear processing for proportional amplitude control.
AMI has developed an easy-to-use computer simulation that allows rapid optimization of spot tracker electronics for specific applications. The software allows input of pertinent design parameters, calculates critical output parameters, and graphically illustrates receiver power as a function of range.
Presently AMI is involved in next generation tracker designs using micro-miniature parts. These new designs will result in higher performance, smaller size and reduced cost.
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SPOTTR (Stabilized Portable Optical Target Tracking Receiver) allows forward observers to detect and decode reflected energy from airborne or ground-based laser designators at ranges to 20km.
Visual confirmation greatly increases the assurance that ordnance will be delivered to the intended target, which is critical when friendly forces are nearby in a close air support environment. Combat capability is increased by reducing the time for target confirmation and minimizing targeting errors that can result in fratricide or collateral damage.
SPOTTR incorporates a quadrant laser spot tracker developed by Analog Modules, Inc. into a widely deployed gyro-stabilized binocular manufactured by Fraser-Volpe LLC.
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