SBIR/STTR Research Award
Adaptive Optics for Advanced Laser Systems
Award amount
$69,938Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
1997Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- LSA
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
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- Topic code
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Research abstract
We have designed an innovative adaptive-optics system to provide correction for laser beam distortion by large atmospheric turbulences such as in an aircraft boundary-layer. The adaptive-optics design is applicable to laser-based infrared countermeasure systems, laser rangefinders, and laser target designators. Our design is a new approach that specifically address large-scale turbulence in the mid-wave infrared waveband. We present a feasibility study plan to evaluate the system's practicality and affordablity.
Technology keywords
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