SBIR/STTR Research Award
Lightweight and Dimensionally Stable MKV Optical Structures
Award amount
$99,996Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2004Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Missile Defense Agency
- Recipient company
- FOSTER-MILLER, INC.
- Proposal award date
- 2004-05-12
- Contract end date
- 2004-11-12
- UEI
- XDF1FRDG8KK4
- Solicitation number
- 2004.1
- Topic code
- MDA04-009
Research abstract
Foster-Miller will demonstrate technology to produce lightweight and dimensionally stable components for MKV optics structures. We have previously demonstrated the relevant fabrication process as well as materials with excellent specific stiffness and low CTE as needed to produce dimensionally stable components. Additionally, we have teamed up with an appropriate defense prime contractor for development and commercialization of this technology. The proposed manufacturing process is well suited to produce small, intricate shaped MKV optics structures at an affordable cost. During Phase I, Foster-Miller will produce and test key specimens to conclusively prove applicability of the technology for MKV optical structures. The follow-on Phase II program will demonstrate repeatability in performance and cost effectiveness of full-scale MKV optics structures. (P-040274)
Technology keywords
Not reported
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- Advanced Hit Detection System
- Miniaturized, Low Weight, Low Cost Interceptor Components for the Miniature Kill Vehicle (MKV)
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Research funding history
924 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1983–2006). Reported award amounts total $172,256,128. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency