Novel Precision Fiber Optic Gyroscope

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Missile Defense Agency	Award ID: 86511	Program Year/Program: 2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: B073-052-0552	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Los Gatos Research
67 E EVELYN AVE, STE 3 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2008

Title: Novel Precision Fiber Optic Gyroscope

Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA

Contract: HQ0006-08-C-7842

Award Amount: $100,000.00

Abstract:
Gyroscopes are found in nearly every airplane, many cars, robots, missiles, and more. The reason for such broad, wide-spread use is simple: gyroscopes are excellent tools for determining rotation, and can be quite sensitive. Fiber-optic gyroscopes, though light weight and robust, have not been able to match the performance of ring-laser gyroscopes. To provide a solution, Los Gatos Research has developed a novel approach to gyroscope design that is based on fiber optics and lasers, but avoids many of the disadvantages of standard fiber-optic gyroscopes, providing dramatically increased-sensitivity.

Principal Investigator:
Micah Yairi
Senior Scientist
6509657772
m.yairi@lgrinc.com

Business Contact:
Anthony O'Keefe
C.E.O.
6509657772
a.okeefe@lgrinc.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

LOS GATOS RESEARCH
67 East Evelyn Ave. Suite 3 Mountain View, CA 94041

EIN/Tax ID: 770358688

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No