INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS) proposes to continue adapting and maturing its recently

INTELLIGENT OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. — SBIR Phase II award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$974,948
Agency
Department of Defense · Missile Defense Agency
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase II
Solicitation
2012.2
NAICS
Place of performance
CA
Period
2014-07-31 → 2016-08-01

Description

Intelligent Optical Systems (IOS) proposes to continue adapting and maturing its recently developed intrinsically safe hypergolic leak detection technology, based on its well-established optical sensing techniques, for a modular liquid hypergolic propulsion (LHP) leak detection sensor. IOS has identified stable and sensitive colorimetric indicators for monomethylhydrazine (MMH) and nitrogen oxides (MON25), and will adapt them for an optical LHP leak detection transducer module. This optical leak detection transducer module will exhibit sensitivity levels, response time, miniaturization, power consumption, lifetime, and ruggedness against shock and vibration that comply with missile storage, transportation, operation, and safety requirements. Phase I demonstrated the optical sensor components, and identified operational characteristics and requirements for system design. Approved for Public Release 14-MDA-7739 (18 March 14).