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Development of New Processes for the Refurbishment of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Germanium domes

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68335-02-C-0404
Agency Tracking Number: N011-1068
Amount: $731,592.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2002
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
120 Derry Road P.O.Box 7
Hudson, NH 03051
United States
DUNS: 028075257
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Jonathan Kane
 Vice President
 (603) 889-2116
 jon@computeroptics.com
Business Contact
 Gordon Kane
Title: President
Phone: (603) 889-2116
Email: gordon@computeroptics.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

"The result of Phase I is that Computer Optics Inc. successfullydesigned a process methodology that allows refurbishment ofGermanium Domes for the IRST F14 program at a fraction of thecost of an original dome. In addition to performing the processstudy, COI applied its methodology to a dome that had failed inthe field and refurbished it. This dome was delivered as part ofthe Phase I effort. In Phase II we propose a program that has asits goal the refurbishment of existing non-operational F14 IRSTGermanium Domes. In addition to refurbishing the currentinventory as a consequence of this Phase II work, at the end ofthe program, COI will have all of the necessary hardware andexpertise to serve as a repair depot for any additional domesthat become damaged during service. In addition, the advancedcapabilities provided by the Phase II process will allow us totransition into Phase III by offering similar services to otheragencies.BENEFITS: Germanium domes are often used as a cover for aerodynamic pods. Germanium is a good substrate to use as it has excellent transmission in the necessary waveband, however since they are the outer element in flight, they are oftendamaged. The research in this proposal indicates a process where previously unusable domes can be repaired and put back into service by the US Navy. There are numerous programs where these types of domes have been used. Damaged domes could be repaired ata fraction of the cost sa

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