INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N181-014

Description

To address the Navys need for a controlled release mechanism for multiple stacks of pyrophoric foils in a single decoy cartridge, Intellisense Systems, Inc. (ISS) proposes to develop a new Multiple Decoy Sub-payload Timed Automatic Release (MDSTAR) device. It is based on a cartridge assembly consisting of multiple ejectable, independently timed and triggered pyrophoric payloads. Specifically, the innovation in payload packaging design with integrated mechanical safety and adjustable timing fuse mechanisms will enable the MDSTAR device to accurately release and control the timing for multiple pyrophoric payloads from a single housing using a single standard CCU-136 impulse cartridge. As a result, this device offers a significant improvement to pyrophoric countermeasure IR signature and duration compared to existing countermeasure technology, which directly addresses the Navys need to protect aircraft against modern missile seekers. In Phase I, ISS will demonstrate the feasibility of MDSTAR by completing the design and simulation of the main housing and sub-payloads prior to fabricating representative prototypes and completing ejection performance testing. In Phase II, ISS plans to fabricate inert and fully functional prototype MDSTAR assemblies for Navy flight testing, achieving technology readiness level (TRL)-7 upon completion.