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Intelligent and Multiplexable Ultra-High Temperature Fiber Optic Pressure Sensors for Robust Distributed Engine Control

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA8650-18-C-2217
Agency Tracking Number: F16A-T18-0116
Amount: $749,996.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: STTR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF16-AT18
Solicitation Number: 2016.0
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2016
Award Year: 2017
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2017-10-24
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2019-12-31
Small Business Information
2363 Calle Del Mundo
Santa Clara, CA 95054
United States
DUNS: 877452664
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Behzad Moslehi
 (408) 565-9004
 bm@ifos.com
Business Contact
 Behzad Moslehi
Phone: (408) 565-9004
Email: bm@ifos.com
Research Institution
 University of Nebraska Lincoln
 Ming Han
 
151 Prem S. Paul Research Center, 2200 Vine Street
Lincoln, NE 68583-0861
United States

 (402) 472-9618
 Nonprofit College or University
Abstract

Engines will be getting smaller and hotter for efficiency reasons, requiring novel sensors with extended and enhanced performance. Emerging fiber-optic sensing approaches could provide a unique solution to the widening technology gap between next-gen engine requirements and conventional sensors limited capabilities. The overall objective of this program is to develop techniques to integrate new pressure sensing technologies into turbine engines. In Phase I, the IFOS multidisciplinary team successfully demonstrated the feasibility of two types of fiber-optic pressure sensors to cover a wide range of temperatures. Phase II will build on Phase I results to develop (a) sapphire fiber sensors to reach 3200 F, (b) multiplexible silica fiber sensors to reach 1800 F, (c) FADEC-compatible compact optical sensor interrogation and (d) compatible fiber bus networking. In collaboration with a jet engine OEM manufacturer, we plan to produce complete prototypes including the needed miniaturized interrogators for a low size, weight and power (SWaP) implementation. These technologies will be tested in simulated and relevant environments in preparation for testing on real jets engines post-Phase II. Optical networking using MIL-STD-1760 standard will also be demonstrated in collaboration with a prime in order to develop a compete deployment solution.

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