Super wide-field staring infrared imaging technology has many characteristics such as wide-field,real-time detection and compactness.The technology plays an important role in space detection,video monitoring,atmospheric environment monitoring and early warning of military targets.Firstly,remarkable advantages and research status of super wide-field staring infrared imaging technology are introduced.Secondly,relevant key technologies and research approaches are elaborated.The effect and weakness of these approaches in engineering practice are evaluated and analyzed.And some improved methods are proposed to overcome its weakness.Finally,the potential applications of super wide-field staring infrared imaging technology are analyzed.Meanwhile,the enhancement and development direction of this technology are outlooked.