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Compact, Reliable Compressor For Closed-Cycle JT Cryocoolers

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Missile Defense Agency
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 41103
Amount: $63,729.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 1998
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
Etna Road, P.O. Box 71
Hanover, NH 03755
United States
DUNS: 072021041
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Dr. Michael G. Izenson
 (603) 643-3800
Business Contact
Phone: () -
Research Institution
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Abstract

Cryogenically cooled, infrared sensors are a vital component in military targeting and guidance systems. Existing coolers cannot meet the needs of future systems, particularly in applications where high reliability, continuous cooling, and rapid cooldown are essential. We propose an innovative compressor that will enable closed cycle Joule-Thomson (JT) cryocoolers to operate reliably and efficiently while providing fast cooling for IR sensors. In Phase I we will prove the feasibility of the compressor by building and testing a prototypical drive system, demonstrating the compression performance, and identifying by test the optimal refrigerant for the JT cycle. In Phase II we will build a complete prototype compressor and demonstrate its operation as part of a cryogenic cooling system.

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