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NRC Seeks Compact Airborne LWIR Hyperspectral Imaging System for Drone and Aircraft Applications

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), through its Centre for Drone Innovation and Laboratory of Dronautics and Autonomous Aviation, is seeking to acquire a compact airborne long-wave infrared (LWIR) hyperspectral imaging system for advanced research and operational use. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Centre for Drone Innovation / Innovation Centre in Dronautics - Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory / Laboratory of Dronautics and Autonomous Aviation - OEM Highlight: - Telops Inc. is identified as the exclusive designer and manufacturer of the Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano system - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) compact airborne LWIR hyperspectral imaging system (Telops Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano or equivalent) - Part number: Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano or equivalent - Key technical requirements: - LWIR spectral range (approx. 7.5–12.4 μm) - User-selectable spectral resolution (4–64 cm⁻¹) - >150 spectral bands - High radiometric performance - Cooled infrared detector (320x160 pixels) - Integrated gyro-stabilized mount (with specified angular ranges) - Integrated visible boresighted camera - Inertial navigation and GPS - Rugged field computer - Comprehensive software workflow (mission planning, acquisition, calibration, visualization, detection, post-processing, analysis) - Temperature imaging and emissivity data cubes - Transport cases, power adapter, mounting/interface documentation - Manufacturer-provided training, user manuals, technical support - Warranty: At least two years or 2,400 operating hours (whichever occurs first) on the detector - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be suitable for both remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and crewed airborne platforms - End-to-end software workflow for mission planning and data analysis is required - Delivery deadline is firm (by March 31, 2027) - Procurement is via Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) due to exclusive rights - Estimated contract value is not specified, but likely in the high six-figure to low seven-figure USD range based on similar procurements

Description

The National Research Council of Canada's Centre for Drone Innovation requires the supply of one compact airborne long-wave infrared (LWIR) hyperspectral imaging system, Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano or equivalent, suitable for deployment on remotely piloted aircraft systems and crewed airborne platforms. The system must provide airborne LWIR hyperspectral imaging based on standoff Fourier-transform infrared spectral imaging technology with specific technical characteristics including spectral range, resolution, radiometric performance, and integrated subsystems. The contract duration is approximately 7 months starting around September 1, 2026, with delivery no later than March 31, 2027. The procurement is conducted via an Advance Contract Award Notice with limited tendering due to exclusive rights.

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