WL/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-7607

A -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR ADVANCED OPTICAL STEERING POC Robert Feldmann, WL/AAAI-2, Bldg 635, 2185 Avionics Circle, Wright- Patterson AFB OH 45433-7301. The Wright Laboratory, Avionics Directorate, requests information on laser beam steering concepts, techniques, and devices for a broad range of potential future Air Force applications including laser radar, communications, displays, and electronic warfare. The goal is to eventually replace the current large and complex mirrored gimbal systems in use today with small, low cost systems that can be internally or conformally mounted in an aircraft. The technologies may include, but not limited to, electro-optical devices, acousto-optical devices, micro-mirrors, micro-lenses, fiber-optics, and liquid crystal devices. Since most of the applications are airborne, the beam steering technologies should be capable of future compact packaging. Future systems must also be light weight and robust to operate in a dynamic flight environment where vibration and temperature factors are critical. Other critical parameters for the above applications include: broad wavelength operation, wide field-of-regard coverage, optical transmit and receive capability, high optical pointing stability, small instantaneous field-of-view, low optical distortion, fast slew rates, and ability to handle high average laser powers. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not obligate the Government in any way. Response to this request is on a voluntary basis and failure to respond will not impact any future acquisition. Please forward responses within 30 days of this announcement and address questions to the team chief, Mr. Robert Feldmann, WL/AAAI, ext. 54742. (0145)

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