Fast Two-Axis Beam Scanner for Multi-Function Laser Radar LADAR) for Rotorcraft Brownout and Cable Warning/Obstacle Avoidance

Arete Associates and our partner Lefthand Design Corporation (LHDC) will develop and test an advanced fast two-axis beam scanner component in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR Codes 31/35), and the Program Executive Office, Air ASW, Assault & Special Mission Programs, H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA-261) Enabling Capability (EC) STK-09-07 program Helicopter Low-Level Operations (HELO) Product 2 (HP 2). During the base 18-month effort, a prototype fast two-axis beam scanner will be developed, tested and integrated into Arete"s Phase-I breadboard HP2 system. Contractor field tests will be conducted to demonstrate the operation of the advanced prototype scanner in Arete"s imaging lidar system. Extensive operational tests will be conducted under representative CH-53 shock and vibration environments during the optional 9 month effort. The goal of the proposed base and option program is to achieve a TRL-6 on the fast two-axis beam scanner component to ready its integration into Arete"s Phase-III HP2 deliverable lidar hardware to PMA-261.