
Northrop research to track ‘invisible’ hypersonic missiles
The iLAuNCH collaboration’s next project will see it attempt to detect hypersonic missiles from space.
“We are bringing together Australian know-how to build an advanced space surveillance system for missile defence tailored for deployment on small satellites,” said iLAuNCH Trailblazer executive director, Darin Lovett.
The new project aims to fuse “cutting-edge infrared detection technology” and space-based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) data processing techniques.
“Anticipated outcomes encompass hypersonic vehicle radiance and trajectory modelling, comprehensive design, and rigorous analysis of an infrared electro-optical system, by leveraging state-of-the-art infrared detectors and space edge AI/ML hardware and algorithms for on-board event detection,” said iLAuNCH.