Paper 14037-3
Paper 14037-3
Recent advances in SWIR sensors by NIT: complement to existing ISR solutions and/or specific usage
27 April 2026 • 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM EDT | National Harbor 10
Abstract
Most existing battlefield imaging solutions across ground, naval, and air platforms combine Thermal IR and Visible channels, leveraging a day/night detection channel alongside a day/color identification channel to effectively cover a wide range of operational needs. SWIR imaging however presents a more complex, case-dependent scenario; it can either supplement existing channels by enhancing imaging in challenging conditions or act as a specialized channel with unique requirements, necessitating extensive research to optimize its use for ISR applications. This paper will explore the challenges involved in advancing SWIR imaging and how New Imaging Technologies (NIT) is actively developing solutions to meet these diverse demands.
Presenter
François Coursaget
New Imaging Technologies (France)
With a BSc in Engineering at the ENSAM-ParisTech in Paris, and a MSc in Material Science at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, USA, I started my career at Safran, where I started as an optronic Engineer before becoming responsible for the development of electro-optical advanced technologies and portable optronics. I joined NIT, a Start-up company in 2015, and helped grow NIT to become a main actor in SWIR imaging technologies, now part of Lynred Group where I head the SWIR Business Line as General Manager of NIT.