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Madison, MS (July 1, 2018) – Tenax Aerospace announced today that it has won a contract to provide infrared mapping services to the United States Forest Service (USFS) in support of their wildfire fighting efforts.

Tenax, will provide the USFS with aerial infrared map products acquired by aircraft equipped with the Earthwatch TK-9 imaging payload provided by Overwatch Imaging of Hood River, OR. "We appreciate the opportunity to support the Forest Service with an innovative solution for an important mission," said Taran Bakker, Tenax President.

Said Greg Davis of Overwatch Imaging, "We are excited to work with Tenax in support of the USFS. The combined capabilities of this team provide the experience and expertise necessary to achieve success on this contract and improve the safety and efficiency of wildland firefighting throughout the United States. The Forest Service will receive the very latest in IR imaging technology."

 

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About Tenax Aerospace:

Tenax is a leading provider of special mission aircraft and related services to the U.S. Government and commercial customers. Tenax focuses on special mission aviation programs critical to national security and the public interest such as aerial fire suppression, aerial intelligence gathering, and airborne data acquisition. Tenax's offering covers all aspects of special mission aviation including aircraft procurement, modification, operations and financing; engineering & systems integration; and program management. Tenax's customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Homeland Security. Founded in 2001, Tenax is a privately-owned business headquartered in Madison, Mississippi.

 

About Overwatch Imaging:

Overwatch Imaging designs and manufactures imaging systems with custom onboard AI software for both piloted and unmanned aircraft. The precision imaging systems help organizations quickly find what they are looking for from the air, so they can focus less on the search and more on the best response. Specific uses of Overwatch Imaging systems include automated land surveillance, maritime patrol and search, and linear infrastructure inspection. Overwatch Imaging was founded in 2016 by UAS and airborne imaging experts and is based in Hood River, Oregon. For more information, please go to www.overwatchimaging.com.

 

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If you would like to obtain more information about this topic, please contact:

Courtney Baldwin
cbaldwin@tenaxaerospace.com
601-352-1107

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