CREARE LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: SOCOM11-003
CREARE LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $99,901
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Special Operations Command
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- SOCOM11-003
- Solicitation
- 2011.1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- NH
- Period
- 2011-05-20
Description
Air-launched, small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS) offer the potential for a tremendous increase in airborne sensing and ground support capability. However, breakthrough power technology is needed to enable these systems to reach their potential. We propose to develop a power system designed to meet the extremely challenging performance, operational, and environmental requirements for service on air-launched SUAS. The system comprises an innovative hydrogen generator combined with a PEM fuel cell. The proposed system is lightweight, compact, safe, and compatible with a wide range of environmental conditions. In Phase I we will prove the feasibility of our approach through laboratory demonstrations, design trade-off and optimization studies, and conceptual design. In Phase II we will produce a complete, prototype power system, integrate with a SUAS, and demonstrate air-launch capability.