The startup develops laser detection and protection systems specifically designed for military and homeland security applications. Their technology enhances situational awareness and mitigates laser threats, thereby preventing loss of life and improving mission effectiveness in dynamic environments.
Funding
$890K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Military and security personnel face increasing threats from laser systems used for targeting, surveillance, and disruption. These laser threats can compromise situational awareness, cause eye damage, and decrease mission effectiveness. Obtaining accurate, real-time information about these laser incidents is critical for developing effective countermeasures and protection strategies.
Solution
Sentinel Photonics provides advanced laser detection and protection systems designed to safeguard personnel and equipment from laser-based threats. Their product line includes the LASERD family of laser signal and event recording devices, which detect and decode laser threats in real time, providing an intelligence base for developing future solutions. The FROST series offers protective filters for optics, preventing detection via retroreflection and guarding against direct laser exposure. These systems enhance situational awareness, enable rapid response to laser attacks, and improve overall operational effectiveness in dynamic environments.
Target Audience
The primary customers are military, law enforcement, security personnel, and VIPs requiring protection from laser threats in land, air, and maritime environments.
Features
- LASERD MAX: Comprehensive laser detection and intelligence gathering against a wide range of laser threats, including continuous wave lasers.
- LASERD MICRO: Compact laser threat detector designed to alert users to pulsed laser radiation from designators and rangefinders with a low false alarm rate.
- LASERD AIR: Detects visible band laser threats commonly encountered by aircrew, recording actionable information for each event.
- FROST filters: Protective filters attachable to optic lenses, offering NIR protection, extended wavelength protection, and direct laser exposure protection.
- Modular sensor units: LASERD products are built with modular, interchangeable sensor units adaptable for integration into larger systems.
- Real-time threat analysis: Detects and decodes laser threats in real time, providing immediate warnings and detailed parameter measurements.
- Integration capabilities: Systems can integrate with countermeasures and existing vehicle data systems for automated responses.