DRS Technologies Employee Receives 2005 Levinstein Award for Outstanding Management of Infrared Device Technology.PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- DRS Technologies DRS Technologies, Inc. (commonly known as DRS; formerly known as Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems, Inc.) is a supplier of defense electronic products and systems to the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, aerospace and defense prime , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DRS DRS Drives (street suffix) DRS Dispute Resolution Service DRS Doctorandus DRS Department of Rehabilitative Services DRS Direct Registration System (securities) DRS Department of Rehabilitation Services ) announced today that Dr. James Robinson, director of the infrared research and development laboratory at the company's DRS Infrared Technologies unit in Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl. , has received the 2005 Levinstein Award. The Levinstein Award is one of the most prestigious awards offered for the recognition of management excellence in infrared device technology. The award was presented to Dr. Robinson at the annual meeting of the Military Sensing Symposia (MSS) Specialty Group for Detectors, held on February 14 through 17 in Charleston, South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. . "We are extremely pleased that Dr. Robinson was selected to accept this special honor, which recognizes his outstanding work at our DRS Infrared Technologies unit," said Fred L. Marion, president of DRS's Surveillance & Reconnaissance Group. "Dr. Robinson has contributed significantly to the development of both cooled and uncooled focal plane The plane, perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, in which images of points in the object field of the lens are focused. array (FPA 1. (hardware) FPA - floating-point accelerator. 2. (programming) FPA - Function Point Analysis. ) technology for many years and is very deserving of this award. These and other infrared technologies DRS develops are key to providing strategic responsiveness, forward engagement and force projection capabilities of the military and are used in missions involving deterrence, maneuver, force protection and strike. They are central to the military's modernization strategy and its goal to dominate the battle space." For 33 years, Dr. Robinson has contributed to major developments in infrared technology. His achievements have led to significant advances in infrared detector technology and to the selection of DRS for two recent Herschel Awards, also presented by the MSS. In 2002, the company received the Herschel Award for its Vertically Integrated Photodiode A light sensor (photodetector) that allows current to flow in one direction from one side to the other when it absorbs photons (light). The more light, the more the current. Used to detect light pulses in optical fibers and other light-sensitive applications, it works the opposite of a (VIP(TM)) and High Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode (HDVIP HDVIP High Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode (R)) infrared detector technology. In 2004, the company received a second Herschel Award in recognition of its Mercury Cadmium Telluride (HgCdTe) Electron Avalanche Photodiode (APD APD atrial premature depolarization (see atrial premature complex, under complex ); pamidronate. ) technology, used in advanced infrared imaging applications for the Department of Defense. These technologies are being incorporated into emerging applications for improved target identification at longer ranges. The importance of the company's photodiode infrared solutions for future defense requirements was a significant factor in the selection of DRS to receive these awards. All of these awards underscore DRS's leadership position in high-performance infrared detection for advanced military applications. The Levinstein Award is presented at the annual MSS meeting in the years in which the selection committee determines that an individual has demonstrated outstanding contributions in infrared device technology. The Herschel Award is presented for significant technological breakthroughs. Both awards represent an outstanding endorsement of DRS's achievements in the development and implementation of infrared technology over the past several years. MSS is a national organization that promotes the development and application of both radar and electro-optic sensor technology, primarily associated with military applications. The selection committee for the Levinstein Award consisted of influential members of the infrared scientific and customer community. DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, provides leading edge products and services to defense, government intelligence and commercial customers. Focused on defense technology, DRS develops and manufactures a broad range of mission critical systems. The company employs 5,800 people worldwide. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's Web site at www.drs.com. |
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