DRS Technologies Inc. announced Nov. 15 that it was awarded new contracts valued at $38 million, including options, to design and develop infrared sensors for next- generation imaging systems slated for use on future Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES).

Operated and funded by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the direction of NASA, the GOES geostationary weather satellites will gather infrared and radar data to help improve weather forecasting and provide early warnings of severe weather systems.

Initial funding of $8.2 million was received by DRS from ITT Industries Inc.‘s Space Systems Division, located in Fort Wayne, Ind.