SPECTRUM PHOTONICS INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N191-001
SPECTRUM PHOTONICS INC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
- Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Defense in a technical approach.
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- Obligated amount $139,974. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
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- Amount
- $139,974
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Navy
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- N191-001
- Solicitation
- 19.1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- HI
- Period
- 2019-06-07 → 2020-04-07
Description
Enhancing existing handheld, broadband long wave infrared (LWIR) imaging systems with multi-color capability will enable new applications for infantry with no increase in overall weight load. Applications enabled by a multi-color LWIR sensor potentially spectral target detection, day/night operation and enhanced personnel target detection range. The technology will be able to seamlessly toggle between traditional broadband and multi-color modes of operation. Phase I of the project will focus on performing an analysis to determine the minimum number of colors needed to detect threats with an uncooled LWIR microbolometer sensor. Phase II will leverage the lessons learned in Phase I to develop a sensor with an achievable path to implementation in a handheld package.