Development of Nanothermite-Based Microthrusters

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Army	Award ID: 87152	Program Year/Program: 2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: A082-052-1541	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: LASERLITH CORP.
4775 Technology Circle, Suite 3 Grand Forks, ND 58203-5635
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2008

Title: Development of Nanothermite-Based Microthrusters

Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY

Contract: W15QKN-09-C-0013

Award Amount: $69,996.00

Abstract:
Low Cost Course Correction Technology (LCCCT) can improve the accuracy and dispersion of gun launched projectiles, mortars and rockets. Based on microthrusters that provide altitude control and pointing, LCCCT can compensate for system errors by trajectory in-flight. Laserlith Corporation, in collaboration with Dr. Jan Puszynski and his research group, will demonstrate a microthruster based on metastable intermolecular composites (MIC). MIC materials will improve performance in terms of energy release and ignition. This work will also be accompanied by more fundamental research of burning characteristics of nanomaterials in various environments.

Principal Investigator:
Gina Kim
Director
5102860154
ginak@laserlith.com

Business Contact:
Cassindy Chao
President
5102860154
cassindy@laserlith.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

LASERLITH CORP.
1440 Broadway, Suite 713 Oakland, CA 94612

EIN/Tax ID: 222666373

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No