Compact Microclimate Control System

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Army	Award ID: 97713	Program Year/Program: 2010 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: A093-160-0367	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: Army 09-160	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: CREARE, INC.
P.O. BOX 71 HANOVER, NH 03755-
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2010

Title: Compact Microclimate Control System

Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY

Contract: W911QY-10-C-0052

Award Amount: $69,904.00

Abstract:
Protective garments that isolate a dismounted soldier from the environment can also build up excessive internal heat and humidity, impairing performance and possibly leading to heat casualties. We propose to develop an innovative microclimate control system that will maintain a cool, dry environment inside protective garments. There are two key innovations: (1) a novel cooling process that enables refrigeration for dismounted soldiers using a system with very low mass, and (2) a unique cooling garment that removes both heat and humidity from inside protective garments. In Phase I we will prove the feasibility of our approach through laboratory tests that demonstrate both of these key innovations. We will use the test results to produce a conceptual design for a full-size system.

Principal Investigator:
Michael Izenson
Principal Engineer
6036433800
mgi@creare.com

Business Contact:
James Barry
President
6036433800
contractsmgr@creare.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

Creare Inc.
P.O. Box 71 Hanover, NH 03755

EIN/Tax ID: 020259551

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No