SBIR/STTR Research Award
High Energy Laser (HEL) Fine-Tracking Camera
Award amount
$107,999Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2019Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Army
- Recipient company
- VOXTEL, INC.
- Proposal award date
- 2019-06-04
- Contract end date
- 2020-03-18
- UEI
- N2KECNUUMBF4
- Solicitation number
- 19.1
- Topic code
- A19-086
Research abstract
The limited dynamic range of the current sensors used in high-energy laser (HEL) engagement reduces track fidelity and compromises aimpoint stability. To address this opportunity, a high-dynamic-range InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) short-wave-infrared (SWIR) camera will be developed for active-illumination fine tracking in HEL systems. In Phase I, working with the U.S. Army stakeholders, the specifications and development of an image sensor architecture will be refined. Theoretical and numerical calculations will be performed that explore the trade space available to HEL engagements. The readout circuit architecture will be developed, key circuits will be simulated, and demonstration of proof-of-concept will be performed.
Technology keywords
Not reported
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Awards with the same topic code
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Research funding history
235 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2000–2021). Reported award amounts total $86,180,717. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency