Innovative WDM Mesh Micro-network Connection for Avionics Networks Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-036 Topic Title: Innovative WDM Mesh Micro-network Connection for Avionics Networks Proposal No.: N091-036-1084 Firm: Freedom Photonics LLC 615 A State Street Santa Barbara, California 93101 Contact: Milan Mashanovitch Phone: (805) 893-5707 Web Site: www.freedomphotonics.com Abstract: We propose a reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) optical node suitable for mesh network connection and capable of providing fast switching speeds, bandwidth-to-weight ratio, with high connectivity, reliability and survivability. Benefits: The Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) mesh network connection developed within this project has the potential for application within commercial avionic systems. Derivative technology for commercial markets will further find a marketplace in future optical communications where ever increased capacity and reconfigurability demands require advanced optical solutions. A second commercial sector with potential for implementation of spin-off technology is for data interconnect, as simple point-to-point links are replaced by more complex optical network concepts. Return