90-degree Fiber Optic Connectors for Condition Base Maintenance Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Topic No.: N06-151 Topic Title: 90-degree Fiber Optic Connectors for Condition Base Maintenance Proposal No.: N062-151-0145 Firm: Translume 655 Phoenix Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108-2201 Contact: Philippe Bado Phone: (734) 528-6330 Web Site: www.translume.com Abstract: Translume is proposing a novel interconnecting approach that should provide a simple, yet extremely robust and reliable way of attaching single-mode fibers, in tight spaces such as small avionic bays. This approach, which is compatible with environment where explosive vapors are present, can be adapted to create a simple, robust and reliable way of connecting single-mode fibers at 90-degree angles. Benefits: The proposed optical fiber interconnecting process will dramatically improve the ability of the Navy to deploy single-mode optical fiber systems for the purpose of monitoring the structural health of its assets. This is important, as a result of the limited amount of resources for buying new military systems, many of the Navy's platforms are going through life extension programs (in some cases going well beyond their original design life). Return