| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2012.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N122-111 |
| Topic Title: |
Development of New Processes for the Refurbishment of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Germanium (Ge) Domes |
| Proposal No.: |
N122-111-0458 |
| Firm: |
UES, Inc.
4401 Dayton-Xenia Road
Dayton, Ohio 45432-1894 |
| Contact: |
Amarendra Rai |
| Phone: |
(937) 426-6900 |
| Web Site: |
www.ues.com |
| Abstract: |
Infrared search and track (IRST) single crystal Ge domes develop surface defects after extensive use in adverse environments such as sandstorms, rain and fog. Surface defects on Ge domes lead to a reduction in the average transmission to below acceptable limit. Replacement of the damaged dome with a new Ge dome is an expensive proposition. In this Phase I SBIR program, UES Inc. proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of a cost effective approach to refurbish Ge domes to restore desired transmission. |
| Benefits: |
Successful completion of the proposed program will provide a cost effective technology to refurbish IRST Ge domes. This technology will enable cost effective operation of IRST sensor by US Navy (military application) and similar IR sensors by utility companies (commercial application). |