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Photonically-Integrated Rubidium Inertial Measurement Unit for Space (PRIMUS)
Award last edited on: 1/8/2020

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$899,986
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF182-072
Principal Investigator
Matthew Cashen

Company Information

Vector Atomic Inc

1249 Quarry Lane Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94566
   (408) 212-6053
   info@vectoratomic.com
   www.vectoratomic.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 14
County: Alameda

Phase I

Contract Number: FA9453-19-P-0539
Start Date: 12/11/2018    Completed: 12/11/2019
Phase I year
2019
Phase I Amount
$149,999
Precise knowledge of position and orientation is essential for modern aerospace and space exploration. Launch vehicles such as Falcon-9 reach their target destination using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS aiding. Space telescopes use gyroscopes to maintain precise pointing for long intervals, enabling high-resolution images of the Earth. Future missions will require even more precise guidance and navigation to meet mission objectives. The push toward smaller spacecrafts will also necessitate lowering the size, weight, and power, and cost (SWaP-C) of future devices. To address these challenges, Vector Atomic will design the Photonically-Integrated Rubidium Inertial Measurement Unit for Space (PRIMUS).atomic,Gyroscope,Accelerometer,Inertial,IMU,Navigation,Photonics

Phase II

Contract Number: FA9453-21-C-0548
Start Date: 4/15/2021    Completed: 4/15/2023
Phase II year
2021
Phase II Amount
$749,987
Precise knowledge of position and orientation is essential for modern aerospace and space exploration. Launch vehicles such as Falcon-9 reach their target destination using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS aiding. Space telescopes use gyroscopes to maintain precise pointing for long intervals, enabling high-resolution images of the Earth. Future missions will require even more precise guidance and navigation to meet mission objectives. The push toward smaller spacecrafts will also necessitate lowering the size, weight, and power, and cost (SWaP-C) of future devices. To address these challenges, Vector Atomic will design the Photonically-Integrated Rubidium Inertial Measurement Unit for Space (PRIMUS).