Deployable At-Sea Mid-Wave Infrared Emitter

The detection of combat divers employing a portable signal beacon is critical to the success of a mission. Previously, Sheaumann Laser designed and produced TRL-6+ MWIR flashlights for DoD end users, who were quite satisfied as the devices performed above and beyond the original requirements and were delivered much sooner than expected. In response to the current solicitation, Sheaumann performed a feasibility study for modifying its current flashlight design to accommodate new requirements - most importantly, a wet-swappable feature – as well as additional design elements that could be incorporated to further enhance the performance of the beacon. During the Direct to Phase II activity, Sheaumann will implement these design changes and produce new prototypes for MIL-SPEC testing at an accredited laboratory and in the field, thereby establishing TRL-7. Upon completion of the proposed effort, Sheaumann will be positioned for large-scale production of this device along with in-house quantum cascade laser manufacturing capabilities.