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Company: WaveBand Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1997 / 1
Abstract: … fabrication of a prototype low-cost MMW radiometric imaging system. The proposed antenna is characterized by:-Simplified control and synchronization-2-D scanning capability-Design to fit wide variey of airframes-Light weight-Improved reliability compared to gimbal… more
Company: Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1996 / 1
Abstract: … and development will be greater usefulness of both old and new Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) sensor technology. The innovative design adapts novel patented and patent pending technology, to provide a double-jointed sensor mount which is singularity and gimbal… more
Company: Waddan Systems Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1996 / 1
Abstract: …ate sensor is proposed. The proposed sensor is built on a silicon substrate using a three layered polysilicon sputtering process. The fabrication process employs the surface micromachining technology. The sensing element is flutter inertia suspended by a two gimbal flexure… more
Company: ASTROTERRA CORP. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1995 / 2
Abstract: The primary objective of this Phase I technical effort is to desgin, prototype and measure the performance of a novel compact gimbal that is specifically designed for high precision pointing of electro-optic systems from mobile platforms. This novel gimbal consists of two… more
Company: LSA Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1995 / 2
Abstract: … presently very expensive and difficult to manufacture. A possible lower cost, easy-to-fabricate alternative is to scan the large FOR over a small IR detector array. Scanning approaches using binary optics with a microshifting mechanism, line scanners, and gimbaled wedge… more
Company: MALIBU RESEARCH ASSOC., INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1995 / 2
Abstract: Malibu Research has devised a totally new concept for antenna beam scanning based on our "FLAPS" phased-surface technology, which we believe will have major commercialization potent for replacement of conventional gimbal-scanned antennas in space and on the ground. In this… more
Company: Pacific-sierra Research Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1995 / 2
Abstract: … to achieve the required FOR. The refinement of the performance and functional requirements will result in defining the spatial, temporal, intensity, sensitivity and spectal requirements of the transmitter and receiver. A component technology review will address non-gimballed… more
Company: ZIMMERMAN ASSOC., INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1994 / 2
Abstract: …e radome and makes the area at the nose of the missile available for other complementary sensors. - The antenna system and the proposed associated feeds and operating system will preclude the need for phase shifters and other expensive phased array technology. - Gimballed… more
Company: Cybernet Systems Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1994 / 1
Abstract: …, there need be no windows thus allowing for 100% armor. The term "panoramic" refers to a particular sensor configuration that utilizes multiple sensors arranged to cover a 360 degree field of view instead of costly and complex, inertially stabilized, gimbal-mounted… more
Company: Avcon, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1993 / 1
Abstract: Previous R&D at AVCON has developed miniaturized, power efficient, modular, scalable active magnetic bearings and control electronics for applications ranging from precision gimbals for sensors, to radial and thrust bearings for IHPTET type turbine engines, to radial and thrust… more
Company: FOSTER-MILLER, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1993 / 1
Abstract: … based on hand and eye coordination skills. Designing the VTS with the intention of integrating advanced options as the state of the art in weapons, battlefield management, and IFF techniques continue to advance. The Foster-Miller Visual Targeting System (VTS) uses a gimbal… more
Company: OPTICS 1, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1993 / 1
Abstract: Infrared missile seekers using staring IR FPA sensors are finally becoming a reality. The inherent field of view of the overall system is often quite small, and a significantly larger total field of regard is imperative. Use of a wide field of regard mechnical gimbal is often… more
Company: FOSTER-MILLER, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1993 / 1
Abstract: … based on hand and eye coordination skills. Designing the VTS with the intention of integrating advanced options as the state of the art in weapons, battlefield management, and IFF techniques continue to advance. The Foster-Miller Visual Targeting System (VTS) uses a gimbal… more
Company: CHANG INDUSTRY, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1992 / 1
Abstract: INNOVATIVE LOW COST TECHNIQUES WILL BE INVESTIGATED TO DESIGN A FORM FIT GIMBALL-MOUNTED 94 GHZ/INFRARED FOCAL PLANE ARRAY DUAL-MODE MISSILE SEEKER SENSOR BASED ON LOW COST INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FRONTED, COMMON-APERTURE OPTICS, AND FAST PROCESSING ELELCTRONICS. HIGH PERFORMANCE… more
Company: Dynacs Engineering Company, Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1992 / 1
Abstract: … automotive components. The rule-based control features of FL may make astoundingly successful difference in such applications as guidance, pattern recognition, terrain mapping, vibration suppression, radar tracking controller, throttleable propulsion control, gimbaled… more
Company: Flam & Russell, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1992 / 1
Abstract: … that employ multispectrum technology to optimize missile guidance performance are limited by the available volume. Specifically, placement of an IR seeker in the nose of an RF seeker radome creates blockage effects that vary as a function of the angle of the gimballed RF… more
Company: MACAULAY-BROWN, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1992 / 1
Abstract: …s to within 0.5 micrometers; the proposed concept provides a choice between a 20x20 degrees field of view (FOV) or a 5x5 degrees POV witha higher sensitivity. The receiver concept will be designed to reside within the infrared imaging system turret and its associated gimbal… more
Company: Sigma Dynamics Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1992 / 1
Abstract: … of the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective system components, thereby assuring the overall system integrity and operational efficiency. In addition to a high resolution black and white CCD camera and high resolution monitor and the automated motorized gimbal… more
Company: Brimrose Corporation of America Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1991 / 1
Abstract: ACOUSTO-OPTIC AND ELECTRO-OPTIC DEFLECTORS CAN BE USED AS A VERY FAST AND ACCURATE LAER BEAM STEERING AND POINTING DEVICES WITH NO MOVING PARTS. COMPARED TO A MECHANICAL GIMBAL, THEY ARE SMALL SIZE (IN A RANGE OF 1/2X1/2X1/2 INCH), LIGHTWEIGHT, AND LOW POWER CONSUMPTION. THE… more
Company: Laser Science Company Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1991 / 1
Abstract: … X-RAY DIFFRACTION, RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. FRICTION BEHAVIOR OF THESE FILMS WILL BE STUDIED AND COMPARED WITH THE CURRENTLY USED MOS2 AND POLY TETRA FLUOROETHYLENE. THE LUBRICANTS WOULD HELP SPACE TRIBOSYSTEM COMPONENTS SUCH AS MAINSHAFT BEARINGS, GIMBALS,… more
Company: Science & Applied Technology I Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1991 / 2
Abstract: … AREA. THE ACTIVE MMW TERMINAL SENSOR EMPLOYS A COMMON APERTURE TWO PLANE LINEAR ANTENNA ARRAY FOR BOTH TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING. THE MMW ANTENNA ARRAY IS CO-LOCATED WITH ARH SPIRALS, MOUNTED IN AN X CONFIGURATION BETWEEN SPIRALS, AND IS COMPATIBLE WITH EITHER GIMBALED OR… more
Company: Envirospace Software Research, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1991 / 1
Abstract: … COMPLETE POSITIONAL INFORMATION (SLANT RANGE, HORIZONTAL RANGE, HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ANGLES) OF HIGH ACCURACY. THE PROPOSED INS EMPLOYS A STRAPDOWN SYSTEM WITH THE RING LASER GYRO, WHICH USES OPTICAL PRINCIPLES AS OPPOSED TO MECHANICAL ONES USED BY THE GIMBALED SYSTEM;… more
Company: Rolling Hills Research Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1990 / 2
Abstract: … EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT MISSILES LAUNCHES AT THESE HIGH AOA'S MAY BREAK LOCK AFTER LAUNCH BECAUSE OF "TIP OFF", OR THE MISSILE ATTEMPTING TO ALIGN ITSELF WITH THE RELATIVE WIND. AN ABRUPT "TIP-OFF" MAY CAUSE THE SEEKER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TRACKING RATE AND/OR THE GIMBAL… more
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