US Army Topographic Engineering Center, Contracts Office (CETEC-CT), 7701 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315-3864

99 -- MULTI-SPECTRAL IMAGERY (MSI)SENSOR FOR EMPLACEMENT ONTO AN AIRBORNE PLATFORM DUE 083198 POC Michael Tolson, (703)428-6704,email mtolson@tec.army.mil, FAX (703)428-8176 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Technical POC., mtolson@tec.army.mil. The U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) is seeking a Non- Developmental Item (NDI) device for collection of at least four (4) bands of multi-spectral imagery (MSI)to be placed on an airborne platform to support rapid mapping requirements. Industry and Government comments will be accepted on or before 31 August 1998. The MSI device shall be a state-of-the-art self-contained system capable of information collection at a flight altitude of approximately 20,000 feet with a ground sample distance(resolution) of four(4) meters or better. The associated vertical and horizontal accuracy of any candidate system must be described. The MSI device shall be capable of collection of at least four (4)bands of spectra that are consistent with wavelength bands typically associated with Landsat. The MSI shall also be capable of collection within the following spatial and temporal constraints: 20x20 kilometer area within 18 hours, 90x90 kilometer area within 72 hours and 300x300 kilometer area within 12 days. The MSI device shall provide the appropriate sensor models and provide sufficient gimbel stabilization to support a rigorous orthorectification process. The MSI device shall also contain a digital camera capable of providing a minimum of 8 bit quantization. Cost estimates associated with purchase and emplacement of the MSI device onto a fixed wing aircraft is requested. Government and industry comments regarding this market survey can be sent to: U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center, ATTN: CETEC-FD-F, Building 2592, Alexandria, VA 22315-3864. Posted 07/23/98 (W-SN227531). (0204)

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