Fishkill, NY, March 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Reconnaissance Corp (ARC) announces the launch of its new line of compact hyperspectral imaging systems for commercial and military markets. These lightweight systems are designed to be handheld or wearable, and leverage technology from its commercial hyperspectral imaging products and advanced airborne solutions. The integrated sensor package is battery powered and includes a multi-band VNIR HSI and 3-band LWIR with various options for displays to include smartphones. This provides for real-time processing in a portable, user friendly configuration suitable for lab, field, and military use to include route clearance and counter-IED missions.
"ARC originally developed this technology for a number of commercial applications, such as agriculture and environmental monitoring. It is of high significance to us that our efforts provide an urgently needed capability to help protect our troops." said Mark Westfield, CEO of ARC.
ARC is currently developing models for use in ground stations, mounted, and airborne applications.
Advanced Reconnaissance Corp. (ARC) is a world leader in the research, development, and production of advanced multispectral and hyperspectral sensor systems with real-time processing for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications. ARC provides solutions and services to commercial and military customers through its offices in Fishkill, New York and Annapolis, Maryland.
To learn more about ARC, please visit the company's website at www.advrecon.com.