Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.
Polaris Sensor Technologies is a leader in advanced optical systems, providing custom solutions in optical imaging, polarization technology, sensor development, and infrared imaging for military and commercial applications. The company is committed to innovation, technical excellence, and supporting mission-critical needs through cutting-edge research, tailored solutions, and a broad portfolio of patents and white papers.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc.
701 McMillian Way, Suite D Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Patents
Recreational vehicle interactive telemetry, mapping and trip planning system
US-12038301-B2
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Recreational vehicle interactive telemetry, mapping and trip planning system
US-12038301-B2
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Handheld polarimetric imager (visible/SWIR/LWIR)
Portable polarimetric imagers that capture real-time polarized imagery across LWIR, SWIR, or visible bands for situational awareness, target detection, navigation assistance, and vehicle sensing.
Sky-polarization navigation sensor
Compact celestial and sky-polarization-based heading and positioning sensors using polarization plus sun/moon/star channels to provide driftless navigation in GPS-denied conditions with low size, weight and power.
Fixed-site oil-detection and monitoring system
Autonomous fixed-site systems using polarization-enhanced thermal imaging to detect petroleum products on water with pan-tilt variants for wide-area coverage or single-view variants for point monitoring.
Unmanned aerial oil-detection payload with onboard processing
UAV payloads combining polarized LWIR imaging, visible sensors, stabilized gimbals and onboard processing to detect oil, generate automated reports with geolocation metadata, and transmit results to command centers.
Aero-optics test kit for hypersonic testing (compact multi-sensor suite)
Modular instrument suite that mounts within test articles to measure seeker imaging performance and window-level aero-thermal effects in ground test facilities, enabling synchronized multi-sensor validation and reduced infrastructure.
Infrared facial-recognition imaging system for covert long-range surveillance
Imaging system and embedded software combining enhanced infrared imaging with onboard facial-recognition algorithms and database-matching to support covert, long-range identification and optional automated tracking.
Handheld polarimetric imager (visible/SWIR/LWIR)
Portable polarimetric imagers that capture real-time polarized imagery across LWIR, SWIR, or visible bands for situational awareness, target detection, navigation assistance, and vehicle sensing.
Sky-polarization navigation sensor
Compact celestial and sky-polarization-based heading and positioning sensors using polarization plus sun/moon/star channels to provide driftless navigation in GPS-denied conditions with low size, weight and power.
Fixed-site oil-detection and monitoring system
Autonomous fixed-site systems using polarization-enhanced thermal imaging to detect petroleum products on water with pan-tilt variants for wide-area coverage or single-view variants for point monitoring.
Unmanned aerial oil-detection payload with onboard processing
UAV payloads combining polarized LWIR imaging, visible sensors, stabilized gimbals and onboard processing to detect oil, generate automated reports with geolocation metadata, and transmit results to command centers.
Aero-optics test kit for hypersonic testing (compact multi-sensor suite)
Modular instrument suite that mounts within test articles to measure seeker imaging performance and window-level aero-thermal effects in ground test facilities, enabling synchronized multi-sensor validation and reduced infrastructure.
Infrared facial-recognition imaging system for covert long-range surveillance
Imaging system and embedded software combining enhanced infrared imaging with onboard facial-recognition algorithms and database-matching to support covert, long-range identification and optional automated tracking.
Services
End-to-end optical, mechanical, and electronic design, prototyping, and transition-to-manufacturing for polarimetric and multispectral imaging systems, including PCB and opto-mechanical design.
Development of calibration, detection, tracking, and real-time fusion software tailored to polarimetric and multispectral sensor streams, producing AI/ML-ready fused outputs for operational use.
Planning and execution of in-situ hypervelocity and wind-tunnel measurements, synchronized multi-sensor calibration, and empirical model validation for seeker and window performance.
Design and deployment of fixed-site and pan-tilt monitoring systems with automated detection, alarms, scalable user interfaces, and hazardous-environment housings for continuous unmanned operation.
Integration of imaging payloads for UAVs including stabilized gimbals, onboard processing for automated report generation with geolocation metadata, and interoperability across aircraft platforms.
Preparation and dissemination of technical white papers and management of patentable inventions in imaging polarimetry, spectropolarimetry, and related sensor technologies.
End-to-end optical, mechanical, and electronic design, prototyping, and transition-to-manufacturing for polarimetric and multispectral imaging systems, including PCB and opto-mechanical design.
Development of calibration, detection, tracking, and real-time fusion software tailored to polarimetric and multispectral sensor streams, producing AI/ML-ready fused outputs for operational use.
Planning and execution of in-situ hypervelocity and wind-tunnel measurements, synchronized multi-sensor calibration, and empirical model validation for seeker and window performance.
Design and deployment of fixed-site and pan-tilt monitoring systems with automated detection, alarms, scalable user interfaces, and hazardous-environment housings for continuous unmanned operation.
Integration of imaging payloads for UAVs including stabilized gimbals, onboard processing for automated report generation with geolocation metadata, and interoperability across aircraft platforms.
Preparation and dissemination of technical white papers and management of patentable inventions in imaging polarimetry, spectropolarimetry, and related sensor technologies.
Expertise Areas
- Imaging polarimetry
- Multispectral and hyperspectral sensing
- Aero-optics instrumentation and modeling
- Target detection and tracking algorithms
Key Technologies
- Polarization-enhanced imaging
- Pixelated polarizer microgrid arrays
- Uncooled microbolometer LWIR detectors
- InGaAs SWIR detectors
News & Updates
Polaris representatives will present a paper on polarization-based navigation in GPS-denied environments in San Diego, June 6-10, 2022.
Polaris representatives will present a paper on polarization-based navigation in GPS-denied environments in San Diego, June 6-10, 2022.