Pulsed Laser Lethality Effects for Missile Defense
ID: MDA242-D004Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Pulsed Laser Lethality Effects for Missile Defense

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2608963

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Pulsed Laser Lethality Effects for Missile Defense" as part of their SBIR 24.2 Annual solicitation. The research focuses on developing a system that can characterize, display, record, and transfer data collected during tests of pulsed laser interactions with materials. The system should be able to measure material properties such as temperature gradients, rates of ablation, vibration, plasma properties, and atmospheric vapor composition. The goal is to provide diagnostic equipment that can be used in material interaction testing with high energy pulsed laser systems. The project will have a Phase I and Phase II, with Phase I proposals expected to demonstrate technical feasibility and a preliminary understanding of the technology. Phase II will involve designing, building, testing, and delivering a prototype system capable of collecting data during Department of Defense tests. The system should be able to process and generate plots of the data, and the raw and processed data must be transferrable. The project has potential dual-use applications, including as a diagnostic test tool for continuous wave laser testing, aid in understanding re-entry vehicle performance, and assessing hypersonic material testing and performance. The solicitation is open until June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the solicitation agency website.

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