80-Degree Night Vision Goggle

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Army	Award ID: 73958	Program Year/Program: 2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: A052-098-1928	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: GRADIENT LENS CORP.
207 Tremont Street Rochester, NY 14608
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2005

Title: 80-Degree Night Vision Goggle

Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY

Contract: W15P7T-06-C-P003

Award Amount: $70,000.00

Abstract:
GLC will perform a systematic study of the use of GRIN lenses in wide field of view night vision goggles. Gradient index optical materials have been shown to reduce the number of optical elements and the size and weight of the entire optical system for rifle scopes, camera objective lenses, binoculars and microscope objectives. Gradient index optical materials can provide power within a lens element and aberration correction similar to an aspheric surface. In addition, there is control of chromatic correction which cannot be achieved using aspheric elements. Non-rotationally symmetric and/or tapered gradients provide other unique properties which will be examined for the wide angle objective and eyepiece.

Principal Investigator:
Douglas S. Kindred
President & Chief Scientist
5852352620
kindred@gradientlens.com

Business Contact:
Leland G. Atkinson, III
Vice President
5852352620
atkinson@gradientlens.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

GRADIENT LENS CORP.
207 Tremont Street Rochester, NY 14608

EIN/Tax ID: 161141189

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No