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Sensor Technology for Anti-Submarine Warfare

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
64663 		Program Year/Program:
2003 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N022-0737 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
AMBALUX CORP.
4541 S. Butterfield Drive Tucson, AZ 85714 3409
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2003
Title: Sensor Technology for Anti-Submarine Warfare
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N00014-03-M-0029
Award Amount: $99,949.00
 

Abstract:

A Yb:YAG transmitter is proposed that will provide greatly enhanced non-acoustic sensor system performance through higher efficiency, higher average power and more favorable output wavelength. Ambalux will draw on its unique combination of experience indeveloping Yb:YAG laser technology and familiarity with optical sensors and non-acoustic technology. Our proposed program will provide ONR with high-payoff coherent laser technology that can be leveraged into other applications besides non-acoustics,notably any coherent lidar applications that requires highly coherent output with very high power efficiency. This laser will be a technology enabler for the use of coherent lidar in power- and cooling-sensitive applications involving AutonomousUnderwater Vehicles (AUVs) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs). Other noteworthy applications include long-range, high-bandwidth undersea communications using coherent detection. The laser described here has manycommercialization opportunities. First of all, there are relatively few single-frequency sources available and those available tend to be bulky and inefficient. The commercial-scientific laser market would welcome a reliable, efficient and economicalsingle-frequency laser product. Several companies specializing in sophisticated solid-state lasers could function as distribution channels for a commercial product.

Principal Investigator:

Philip Lacovara
President
5207958600
placovara@ambaluxcorp.com

Business Contact:

Philip Lacovara
President
5207958600
placovara@ambaluxcorp.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

AMBALUX CORP.
5264 N. Calle Bujia Tucson, AZ 85718

EIN/Tax ID: 861003714
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No