SDL, a Unit of the USU Research Foundation, is a nonprofit research corporation
owned by Utah State University. Charged with applying basic research to the
technology challenges presented in the military and science arenas, SDL has
developed revolutionary solutions that are changing the way the world collects
and uses data. SDL continues to lead the way in the development of sensors and
supporting technologies. Some examples of SDL’s innovations include the
following:
- Developed and operated the first successful space-borne, solid-hydrogen
cooled IR sensor
- Enabled significant advances in data compression ratios and quality
- Developed real-time reconnaissance data visualization hardware and software
for operational military applications
- Delivered thousands of successful sensors and subsystems for over 400 space-borne
and aircraft-based payloads
- Initiated, in a joint effort with USU, the first student involvement program
for the Shuttle
- Serves as the DoD University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) for sensors
and supporting technologies
