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NSWC Crane leads Office of Naval Research effort to enhance electro-optics, infrared technology at sea
May 30, 2023 — NSWC Crane hosted a milestone workshop for a new program dedicated to improved maritime electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) technology. The workshop hosted about 40 participants from across industry, government, and several federally-funded laboratories meeting in-person for the first time in Bloomington, Indiana and at NSWC Crane on May 10-11. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) program, a new Future Naval Capability (FNC) called Multi-SpecTral High Resolution Imaging and Targeting Sensor (MUST-HITS), addresses research challenges and opportunities in high resolution imaging and integration technology areas. NSWC Crane leads and is contributing expertise to this science and technology (S&T) effort which aims to rapidly enhance advanced maritime EO/IR technology in order to improve visibility of a wide variety of targets at once. Dr. Benjamin Conley, the Senior Scientist and Technology Manager (SSTM) for EO/IR sensing, is also the ONR Program Officer for this effort. “It was great having the entire MUST-HITS team together in the same room,” said Dr. Conley. “With MUST-HITS, we are aiming to improve warfighter visibility and situational awareness for long-range and real-time targeting at sea. The program will do this through an unprecedented infrared resolution sensor using a digital back-end to see multiple items at the same time at range. MUST-HITS also will provide baseline capability for upgrades in the future without major hardware and sensor replacements due to the digital nature of the sensor.”... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted a milestone workshop for a new program dedicated to improved maritime electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) technology. The workshop hosted about 40 participants from across industry, government, and several federally-funded laboratories meeting in-person for the first time in Bloomington, Indiana and at NSWC Crane on May 10-11.

NSWC Crane Electro-Optics experts leverage 10 years of R&D to provide innovative solutions to the warfighter
March 19, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Electro-Optics experts have leveraged 10 years of research and development (R&D) to provide innovative solutions to the warfighter. The electro-optic scientists and engineers have been using Navy Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) funding to get the best technology in... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Electro-Optics experts have leveraged 10 years of research and development (R&D) to provide innovative solutions to the warfighter. The electro-optic scientists and engineers have been using Navy Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) funding to get the best technology in the hands of servicemen and women at the speed of relevance.

NSWC Crane Celebrates 50 Years of Electro Optics
October 22, 2019 — In 1969, NSWC Crane completed the design and installation of integral night vision equipment on five deploying ships for the first time. Today, Crane’s electro-optics division employs over three-hundred personnel and fields more than 20,000 devices annually. Watch the video linked below to learn more about NSWC Crane Electro Optics’ 50 Year... MORE

NSWC Crane drives electro-optical innovation with latest, high-tech equipment
October 16, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) accelerates electro-optical innovation by investing in the latest technology for a new, agile lab. This new technology advances the capabilities of NSWC Crane’s recently launched Naval Innovative Threat Exploitation and Optical Warfare Laboratory (NITE OWL), ensuring the continued safety of United States service men and women in the field... MORE

CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) accelerates electro-optical innovation by investing in the latest technology for a new, agile lab. This new technology advances the capabilities of NSWC Crane’s recently launched Naval Innovative Threat Exploitation and Optical Warfare Laboratory (NITE OWL), ensuring the continued safety of United States service men and women in the field.

NSWC Crane Hosts Surface Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Standards Profile Review
July 11, 2017 — CRANE, Ind. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted a Surface Electro-Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) Standards Profile Review in collaboration with Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Surface EO/IR Technical Warrant Holder from 9-10 May. The event was a follow-up to the NAVSEA EO/IR Modular Open Systems Approach/Architecture (MOSA) Technical Exchange Meeting, which was hosted by NSWC Crane in June 2016 and established the technical direction for the standards review... MORE

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