Conformal Forward Looking Multi-Aperture Seeker for High Speed EO/IR Demonstrator
ID: AF233-D018Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Conformal Forward Looking Multi-Aperture Seeker for High Speed EO/IR Demonstrator

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2023

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2447999

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Aug 23, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Sep 20, 2023 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Oct 18, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Oct 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the topic "Conformal Forward Looking Multi-Aperture Seeker for High Speed EO/IR Demonstrator" as part of the SBIR 23.3 BAA. The objective is to build a prototype EO/IR multi-aperture seeker that can actively mitigate thermal loading associated with Mach 5+ flight while viewing forward through a hot nose cone. The technology is focused on developing innovative solutions to target surface and airborne objects without blind spots in the field of view. The desired concept should be conformal to the nose cone, minimize aerodynamic heating, and have a middle wavelength infrared (MWIR) focal plane array (FPA) for capturing optical images. The project will have a Phase I, where a complete optical design and thermal management design must be developed, and a Phase II, where hardware will be implemented, integrated, and demonstrated. Potential applications include hypersonic vehicles and military surveillance. The solicitation is open until October 18, 2023, and more information can be found at the DoD SBIR website.

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