Physical Optics Corporation SBIR Phase II Award, July 2020

A SBIR Phase II contract was awarded to Physical Optics Corporation in July, 2020 for $1,996,609.0 USD from the U.S. Department of Defense and Missile Defense Agency.

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SBIR/STTR Awards

SBIR/STTR Award attributes

SBIR/STTR Award Recipient

Physical Optics Corporation

Government Agency

U.S. Department of Defense

Government Branch

Missile Defense Agency

Award Type

SBIR0

Contract Number (US Government)

HQ0860-20-C-74070

Award Phase

Phase II0

Award Amount (USD)

1,996,6090

Date Awarded

July 9, 2020

End Date

July 8, 2022

Abstract

Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to continue the development of a new Grounding Multilayer Missile Coating for Lightning Strike Mitigation (GRAMS). GRAMS is designed to be compatible with existing and new missiles and their thermal protection systems (TPSs) or substrates. GRAMS is a multifunctional, multilayer material that can provide simultaneous structural, thermal, electrical, radiation, and debris protection for large missiles. The innovations in GRAMS provide lightning strike and space environment protection of the missile; shielding against natural and made radiation, thermal and debris protection of the missile skin; and ability to survive extreme launch conditions during silo egress. POC plans to improve lightning and thermal protection and radiation shielding capabilities of the coating. Approved for Public Release | 20-MDA-10482 (18 May 20)