SBIR/STTR Research Award
Development of New Processes for the Refurbishment of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Germanium (Ge) Domes
Award amount
$80,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2013Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- UES INC
- Proposal award date
- 2012-10-17
- Contract end date
- 2013-04-17
- UEI
- FV5WK6YTN215
- Solicitation number
- 2012.2
- Topic code
- N122-111
Research abstract
Infrared search and track (IRST) single crystal Ge domes develop surface defects after extensive use in adverse environments such as sandstorms, rain and fog. Surface defects on Ge domes lead to a reduction in the average transmission to below acceptable limit. Replacement of the damaged dome with a new Ge dome is an expensive proposition. In this Phase I SBIR program, UES Inc. proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of a cost effective approach to refurbish Ge domes to restore desired transmission.
Technology keywords
Not reported
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Awards with the same topic code
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- Development of New Processes for the Refurbishment of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Germanium (Ge) Domes
- Development of New Processes for the Refurbishment of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Germanium (Ge) Domes
- Development of New Processes for the Refurbishment of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Germanium (Ge) Domes
Research funding history
294 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1983–2023). Reported award amounts total $73,979,003. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Contractor profile
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