ENGINEERING
Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM)
Beginning in 2003 and concluding in 2006,
RERA and its joint venture partner Tekla Research Corporation
were awarded SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts to research an
innovative infrared countermeasure (IRCM) technology named Aim
Point Biasing. The conclusion of this research indicated that
aim point biasing could be a viable technology that would
reduce aircraft vulnerability from the ravages of man portable
shoulder fired missiles. The photo at right is a graphic
example of the aim point biasing system applied to rotary-wing
aircraft.
The Air Force SBIR contract under which
this technology was developed was a joint venture between
Radiation Effects Research Associates (RERA) and Maegerlein
Materials Investigations (MMI). Release of this information to
the general public was approved by the Air Force’s Public
Release Agency.
Company Headquarters:
P.O. Box 211
Clear Creek, Indiana 47426
Phone: 812-824-4996
President: Gary
Broxton
Smoke/Obscurant Systems
Further information site under
construction
MANAGEMENT
• SBIR Phase I and Phase II Contract
Administration
• Financial Concerns for a Single
Owner/Operator Company
OPPORTUNITY
• Partnership with Universities
• Partnership with other Small
Businesses
• Mentoring relationships with Large
Businesses
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