Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Ultra-Narrow Bandpass Filters for Long Range Optical Telecommunications at 1064nm and 1550nm
Project Description
Ultra-narrow bandpass filters with high off-band rejection are needed to maximize signal to noise for free space communications. Omega Optical is developing NIR filters with less than 1 nm bandwidths, which are thermally stable, and provide high rejection of adjacent communication channels. This program will address advancing these filters from a technology readiness level (TRL) of 3 to TRL 5. Development focus will address the manufacturing, materials, and characterization issues needed for space qualification.
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Anticipated Benefits
LIDAR, Free Space Laser Communications, DWDM, Emission Line Filters
LIDAR, Autonomous Vehicles (Self-driving cars), AUVIS Applications, Drones, and Earth-to-balloon free-space laser communication. More »
LIDAR, Autonomous Vehicles (Self-driving cars), AUVIS Applications, Drones, and Earth-to-balloon free-space laser communication. More »
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega Optics, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Austin, Texas |
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Vermont
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