Physical Optics Corporation — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: A12-101

Description

To address the Army need for the easy transformation of miniature organic precision munitions into nonlethal weapons, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) developed a new malodorous warhead for the instantaneous repulsion and incapacitation of an enemy after its delivery by an organic munition and payload release. In Phase I, POC selected a well-tested, efficient, malodorous compound, developed an innovative warhead design, fabricated several warhead prototypes, and successfully experimentally demonstrated the feasibility of the efficient and precise payload delivery from a fast moving platform. In Phase II, POC will optimize a warhead for easy replacement of a lethal warhead, and test it on a remotely controlled aircraft model. POC will closely cooperate with munitions manufacturers to make non-lethal warhead fully compatible with their miniature arial munitions systems and ensure flight stability and safety of operation. POC will prepare the non-lethal warhead prototypes for flight demonstration on Army miniature organic precision munitions. The possibility of delivering various types of payloads will be investigated. Warhead modification for utilization on reusable platforms for law enforcement applications will also be demonstrated and tested. A transition plan for low-rate initial production will be developed.