Versatile Iodine Platform Enabled Reference (VIPER)

Vector Atomic will design a highly integrated molecular iodine clock for deployment on UAV and other Navy-relevant platforms. The VIPER clock will use a simplified vapor cell optical clock architecture that leverages ultra-low-cost, robust laser components developed for consumer electronics. Importantly, the VIPER architecture is scalable from compact devices to high-end performance to meet target applications from secure communications and GPS acquisition to multi-static radar and long-dwell time ISR. To meet performance goals in a form-factor compatible with integration into MQ-8C Fire Scout, the Phase I VIPER design will opt for a low-risk design that avoids costly integration.