DRS Technologies Receives 2002 Herschel Award for Infrared Detector Technology.Business Editors PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2002 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 it has received the 2002 Herschel Award. The award was received by 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. , 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) and High Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode (HDVIP HDVIP High Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode ") infrared detector technology. It was presented on April 24 at the annual meeting of the Detector Specialty Group of the Military Sensing Symposia (MSS), held at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR SPAWAR Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command (US Navy) SPAWAR Space Warfare ) 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. . "DRS is very appreciative of this special honor, which recognizes the outstanding work of our DRS Infrared Technologies unit," said Mark S. Newman, DRS Technologies' chairman, president and chief executive officer. "This award highlights the importance of the VIP and HDVIP" technology to the Department of Defense, evidenced by the successful insertion of this technology into such products as the Javelin Commanders' Launch Unit (CLU (language) CLU - (CLUster) An object-oriented programming language developed at MIT by Liskov et al in 1974-1975. CLU is an object-oriented language of the Pascal family designed to support data abstraction, similar to Alphard. ) and the Standard Advanced Dewar Assembly II (SADA II). It also underscores our leadership position as a significant supplier to the U.S. military for high-performing infrared detector technology. The technology we provide contributes to the strategic responsiveness, forward engagement and force projection capabilities of our military forces and is key to missions involving deterrence, force protection, maneuver and strike. This technology is central to the military's modernization strategy and its goal to dominate the expanded battle space of the 21st century." The importance of the company's VIP and HDVIP" technology to the development of large, staring focal plane arrays, and two-color and avalanche photodiode infrared solutions for the emerging needs of future missile warning and defense systems was a significant factor in the selection of DRS. The Herschel Award is presented annually by the Detector Specialty Group of the MSS, 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 award consisted of influential members of the infrared scientific and customer community. The Herschel Award is one of the most prestigious awards offered by the MSS. It represents an outstanding endorsement of DRS's achievements in the development and implementation of its technology over the past several years. DRS Technologies provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, the company develops and manufactures a broad range of mission critical systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, rugged computers, electro-optics, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's web site at www.drs.com. |
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