Wide-field Imaging System and Rapid Direction of Optical Zoom (WOZ)

摘要

This report covers technical progress on the Wide-field Imaging System and Rapid Direction of Optical Zoom (WOZ) contract for the period 16 Sep 2010 - 15 Dec 2010. A report covering financial status for this period is provided separately. During this period, subcontracts were awarded by the prime to both team mates, Advanced Optical Systems, Inc. and NeXolve Inc. The multiphysics design tool is under development and successfully demonstrated communications between all of the software packages. A method and fixture for characterizing the piezoelectric properties of the materials has been fabricated and initial test results are promising. Finally, an initial sample of the material to confirm test film design is suitable has been undergone initial testing. It does not show the strong bimorph behavior seen in previous films but NeXolve has developed a hypothesis to explain the behavior. The period concluded with a Technical Interchange Meeting held on 6 Dec 2010.