History
INTERFEROMETRICS is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with a Global Operations Center for commercial satellite interference geolocation service in Chantilly, Virginia. We have enjoyed over 29 years of internationally recognized achievement as a provider of high-technology products and services to the United States government and private industry.
Our corporate vision has been consistent since our company beginning; apply the best intellectual talent to help solve the challenges our customers face. Our scientists, experienced analysts, engineers, and communications experts support mission-critical space, communications, intelligence, and military operations for the U.S. Government. Internationally, the company serves the worldwide communications industry by providing subject matter expertise in terms of analysis and specialized satellite communications systems to satellite operators on every continent. This combination of unique products and services has resulted in the continuous growth and stability of the company.
Interferometrics’ thirty year history has been highlighted by numerous notable accomplishments.
High Density Digital Tape (HDDT) Recorder
Utilizing the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)’s design through a licensed agreement, Interferometrics built, sold and serviced the first commercially available High Density Digital Recorder, capable of storing over a terabyte of information on a single reel of tape, far exceeding the capabilities of any other storage device at that time.
Ceramic Shielding
Under a DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SIBR) grant Interferometrics developed and patented a lightweight ceramic shielding material to protect military vehicles and tanks, providing life-saving capability to armed services.
Data Acquisition Terminal (DAT)
Utilizing a licensing agreement with the NRAO Interferometrics built, sold, installed and serviced the Data Acquisition Terminals utilized by the various members of the world’s Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) community to capture, store and process radio measurement data. There are VLBA sites located in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and the Virgin Islands.
Transmitter Location Systems Digital Correlator (TLSDC)
The preceding DAT development effort led Interferometrics to develop the Transmitter Location Systems Digital Correlator (TLSDC), a significant entry in the Interferometrics product line and an example of using scientific applications to develop innovative commercial products.
Cellular Location Technology
Under a contract with True Position Inc., Interferometrics developed and patented the technology still utilized by the cellular industry to locate the position of cellular telephones without the benefit of GPS signals received by the located phone.
Holographic Antenna Measurement System (HAMS)
Interferometrics Scientists and Engineers designed and built the HAMS to measure the surface deviations in the large earth station antennas used by the satellite communications and radio astronomy communities.
Transmitter Locations Systems (TLS) Model 2000 Geolocation System
The TLS Model 2000 Geolocation System is the lynchpin of the Interferometrics product line; it pinpoints the locations of transmitters that uplink to geostationary communication satellites, typically of the C- or Ku-band. Interferometrics has designed, built, sold, installed and serviced nineteen of these systems throughout the world, including the United States, Mexico, Argentina, France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia, and South Africa.
TLS Customer Support Program (CSP)
In addition to the TLS product suite Interferometrics provides global support services to its customers on a 24/7/365 basis. Interferometrics customers throughout the world depend on the CSP to provide Online Systems Diagnostics, Routine Maintenance, Calibrator and Oscillator Verifications, Software Updates, Training, Consultation, and Analysis.
Final Search
Interferometrics offers the unique Final Search option to customers around the world. Utilizing the unrivaled capabilities of the TLS Model 2000 in conjunction with airborne search technology, Final Search equipment and the expertise of Interferometrics personnel pinpoint the position of the offending transmitter down to the street address. In nearly two decades of use Final Search has never failed to precisely locate an interfering transmitter.
Eyesat 1 Micro Satellite
Interferometrics Scientists and Engineers designed, built and successfully launched the country’s first commercial micro satellite. That satellite, Eyesat 1, is still operating and in orbit today, ten years after the end of its expected lifetime. Eyesat 1 has provided the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with communication services to the South Pole. An engineering model of the Eyesat 1 is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Apace Museum.
Measurements of Solar Ultraviolet Irradiance
Interferometrics supported the development, launch, operations, calibration, and data reduction from the Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Irradiance Monitor (SUSIM) over its fourteen year mission in space. Interferometrics personnel also led the scientific analysis of that data.
Launch, Guidance, and Control System for American Rocket Company
Interferometrics designed, installed, and operated the launch, guidance and control system for the country’s first commercial hybrid-fueled rocket.
Naval Prototype Optical Interferometer (NPOI)
For the Naval Research Laboratory, Interferometrics designed, built, and tested the NPOI, which for the first time applied techniques of radio astronomy to optical wavelengths in order to produce measurements and imaging of distant astronomical objects. The NPOI provides exceptional new capabilities to the scientific community.