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Tailpipe Coating Thickness Measurement Capability
Award last edited on: 8/22/2018

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$899,997
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF171-103
Principal Investigator
David Zimdars

Company Information

TeraMetrix LLC (AKA: TeraMetrix, LLC~Picometrix LLC~Picometrix Inc)

2925 Boardwalk Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
   (734) 864-5600
   sales@picometrix.com
   www.picometrix.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 12
County: Washtenaw

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8650-17-P-5020
Start Date: 5/30/2017    Completed: 2/28/2018
Phase I year
2017
Phase I Amount
$150,000
The feasibility of using time-domain terahertz reflection tomography (THz) to map the thickness of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) applied to high temperature exhaust components will be demonstrated. The THz method can measure the thickness of Yttria St

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8650-18-C-5028
Start Date: 8/31/2018    Completed: 8/31/2020
Phase II year
2018
Phase II Amount
$749,997
A prototype handheld time-domain terahertz reflection sensor for measuring and mapping the thickness ofthermal barrier coatings (TBCs) applied to high temperature exhaust components will be built and tested.The prototype will consist of a Class I Div. 2 certified handheld sensor connected with a lightweight umbilical to the THz control unit.All typical operator functions will be able to be performed through the handheld unit, automating and simplifying the setup process compared with the Phase 1 testing.The prototype will be able to scan any 12 in. sq. area of the tailpipe, including tightly curved areas at 0.1 in. resolution in < 1minute. The sensor will track position allowing 1D or 2D thickness mapping. No data at militarily significant microwave frequencies will be used or collected.