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A Low Cost High Specific Stiffness Mirror Substrate
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2011Title: A Low Cost High Specific Stiffness Mirror SubstrateAgency: NASAContract: NNX11CH28PAward Amount: $99,935.00
Abstract:
The primary purpose of this proposal is to develop and demonstrate a new technology for manufacturing an ultra-low-cost precision optical telescope mirror which can be scaled up for use in very large UV/optical and/or infrared telescopes. This proposal will demonstrate prototype manufacturing of a precision mirror in the 0.25 to 0.5 meter class, with a specific scale up roadmap to 1 to 2+ meter class system which can be rated for space flight. Material behavior, processing parameters, optical performance, and mounting techniques will be demonstrated. The potential for scale-up will be addressed from a processing and infrastructure point of view. The Phase 1 deliverable will be a 0.25 meter proof-of-concept mirror. Its optical performance assessment and all data on the processing and properties of its substrate material will be determined.UMS proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of forming a polymer derived 'bulk ceramic' mirror substrate with a 'fully dense' optical surface. This mirror substrate with fully dense surface, will be optically figured, polished and coated with a reflective metal system typically used in a commercial terrestrial telescope.Small Business Information at Submission:United Materials and Systems
13750 Old Dock Road Orlando, FL 32828-9506EIN/Tax ID: 202816882DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
Branch: N/A |
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Program Year/Program: 2011 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 105242 |
Solicitation Year: 2010 |
Solicitation Topic Code: S2.04 |
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