NASA SBIR 00-1 SOLICITATION

FORM 9B - PROJECT SUMMARY

PROPOSAL NUMBER 00-1 17.02-8741 (Chron: 001260 )
PROJECT TITLE
Integrated Large Scale Zonal Meniscus

TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
We propose the Integrated Large-Aperture Zonal Meniscus as an evolutionary advance that will form the basis for our revolutionary Photonex Telescope vision. It features a continuous meniscus mirror with integrated zonal actuation intended for space-based, large mirror applications where weight, reliability, schedule and cost are prime factors in the design. The integrated design is directly applicable to space-based applications in both earth observing and space imaging surveillance as well as for directed energy beam propagation for laser weapons. It will also serve as the basis for the cost-effective, volume production of high precision aspheres, which will be in big demand for 0.1-mm lithography systems.

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Lightweight and lower cost telescope systems for ground and spaced-based operation

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (Name, Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Roland Plante
Xinetics Inc.
37 MacArthur Ave
Devens , MA 01432 - 4443

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Xinetics Inc
37 MacArthur Ave
Devens , MA 01432 - 4443