SBIR/STTR Research Award

Hypersonic Alumina Infrared Domes

Award identifier 9c0db90e62dfbd81c5e91577954a0ee38fd1d1e6a602d24a86ad12bb988eccbfAwarding agency Department of Defense

Award amount

$749,902

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II

Award year

2008

Award details

Awarding agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Not reported
Recipient company: CERANOVA CORP
Proposal award date: 2008-06-17
Contract end date: 2010-06-15
UEI: ZRUGAHKBA2N6
Solicitation number: 2004.3
Topic code: N04-234

Research abstract

Future heat seeking missiles require infrared dome shapes that reduce drag and have greater thermal shock resistance. Infrared domes currently have a hemispheric shape because this shape introduces minimal optical distortion and is easier to fabricate. With a more aerodynamic dome, drag is reduced and aerothermal heating is reduced allowing a combination of increased speed, range, and payload. CeraNova will produce a polished, optically figured, ogive-shape, infrared-transmitting dome of polycrystalline alumina for US Naval applications using a combination of proprietary near-net forming, deep concave surface grinding and polishing, and unique metrology technologies.

Technology keywords

Not reported

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Research funding history

39 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1993–2025). Reported award amounts total $16,013,915. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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