Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Advanced Lightweight Metal Matrix Composite Segmented Optic Manufacture, Phase I
Project Introduction
Design, manufacture and test a flat segmented mirror made of optical grade AlBeMet 162 material and fusion bonded through the use of E Beam welding to demonstrate the feasability of manufacturing much larger segmented optics that perform as monlithic optics.
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Anticipated Benefits
Any optical requirement for a mirror larger than the 1.2 meter optics currently being produced. Segmented mirrors will allow more design options, lower costs and accelerated deliveries. Any optical requirement for a mirror larger than the 1.2 meter optics currently being produced. Segmented mirrors will allow more design options, lower costs and accelerated deliveries.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardric Laboratories, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | North Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Hardric Laboratories, Inc.
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
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Project Duration
Start: Jan 2010
End: Jul 2010
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.2 Observatories
- TX08.2.1 Mirror Systems
Target Destination
Outside the Solar System
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