CREARE LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: MDA12-018
CREARE LLC — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $974,990
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase II
- Topic
- MDA12-018
- Solicitation
- 2012.2
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- NH
- Period
- 2014-08-26 → 2016-08-29
Description
Diode-Pumped Alkali Laser Systems (DPALS) require a uniform, steady, flowing mixture of helium and rubidium vapor at elevated pressure and temperature. Significant challenges exist because rubidium is a very reactive material. In response, our team is developing a contamination-free, all-metal, hermetic, circulation system based on gas-bearing turbomachines. Specific benefits include low mass, compact volume, zero maintenance, high reliability, and long life. The approach is also modular and scalable. During Phase I, we optimized design trades, completed a preliminary design, and conducted rubidium vapor tests. We are now ready to fabricate and test a prototype circulation system during Phase II. Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7739 (18 March 14).