Manufacturing of Visibly Transparent Large Conformal Windows Navy SBIR FY2015.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.2 Topic No.: N152-107 Topic Title: Manufacturing of Visibly Transparent Large Conformal Windows Proposal No.: N152-107-0399 Firm: Optimax Systems, Inc 6367 Dean Parkway Ontario, New York 14519 Contact: Matt Brunelle Phone: (585) 265-1020 Abstract: Freeform conformal windows, which match an airframe�s shape, are used to protect sensor arrays. These windows provide the advantages of traditional sensor windows, namely, durability, in combination with superior aerodynamic performance. The goal of this Phase I SBIR project is to demonstrate the capability to produce a large (12� x 12�), non-rotationally symmetric window to tight optical tolerances. In addition to demonstrating manufacturing capability, the Phase I effort will include development of critical features of the window and manufacturing process such as fiducials and freeform window blocking advances. Benefits: Manufacturing techniques developed under this SBIR project will be useful for protecting sensor arrays on all types of aircraft, from unmanned aircraft such as UCLASS to replacement of traditional sensor windows such as the EOTS found on the F-35. Return