UTC Aerospace Systems Showcases ISR Sensors at AFA

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Sep 17, 2012, 03:24 ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), introduces a full range of core capability advanced ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) sensors at the Air Forces Association (AFA) conference and technology exposition, which takes place at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, D.C. on September 17-19.

Technical staff from UTC Aerospace Systems (booth 301) are available to discuss the Sentinel wide area motion imagery (WAMI) sensor system. Sentinel CA-247 represents the first operational, nighttime wide area capability, and has been deployed for two years. With more than a dozen systems produced to date and over 10,000 operational hours, Sentinel offers warfighters an unprecedented level of situation awareness: the right mix of day and nighttime coverage, high resolution over broad areas, and combat-proven performance at low risk and an affordable price.

Also on display is the SYERS-3 multi-spectral sensor, a truly adaptive sensor that offers the customer a feature-rich, high-quality image. SYERS-3 delivers the highest resolution multi-spectral intelligence providing detailed information day or night, even in challenging environments. Visitors to the show are invited to speak with technical staff to determine the best ISR solution for any application providing the desired imaging and greatest value for the operator.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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