Airborne Laser
Program
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STI is
proud to be part of the Airborne
Laser Test Bed (ALTB) program sponsored by the U.S. Air Force. ALTB is a megawatt-class chemical oxygen-iodine
laser (COIL) that flies in a Boeing 747 aircraft. It is designed to shoot down theater
ballistic missiles in the boost phase.
As a subcontractor to Northrop-Grumman Space Technology (NGST)
(formerly TRW), STI designed and delivered key components for the COIL. Our uniform droplet oxygen generation
(UDOG) technology is an enabling technology that significantly improves the
efficiency of the laser. The ALTB has
successfully shot
down test missiles in flight. STI has its own laboratory for testing UDOG and COIL-related technology and hardware. This is available for other program efforts related to COIL. STI is
also proud to have received several awards from NGST for our work on the
Airborne Laser (ABL) program. These
include: NGST
2003 Silver Supplier NGST
2002 Award of Recognition NGST
Outstanding Teammate Award These awards are a testament to our company’s commitment to deliver high-quality products on time and on budget. For
more information about our UDOG and COIL technology please contact Dr.
William J. Thayer (see Contacting Us). |
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