SBIR / STTR #DAF27BZ01-NV005

USAF SBIR research for simultaneous pressure and temperature measurement in hypersonic test facilities

The U.S. Air Force is seeking Phase I research to develop a luminescence-based method for measuring surface pressure and temperature in non-oxygen hypersonic test facilities. - Government buyer: Department of War Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, through the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC); the broader announcement also identifies the Department of the Navy and the OSW Direct Report Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems as participating organizations. - Request: Research and development under topic DAF27BZ01-NV005 for a non-intrusive surface-measurement technique that captures pressure and temperature simultaneously in non-oxygen-based hypersonic ground-test facilities. - Phase I work: Develop and characterize the luminescent technique and paint, assess measurement sensitivities and data-reduction methods, and conduct benchtop and small-scale supersonic or hypersonic feasibility tests. - Potential Phase II work: Demonstrate the refined technique in a hypersonic test facility using probes or a full-scale model and deliver the technique and refined data-reduction process. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named in the opportunity. No equipment, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified. - Notable requirement: The measurement approach must work in non-oxygen-based test environments. The announcement frames the work as defense-related SBIR research rather than a purchase of commercial products.

Description

This is a USAF SBIR topic titled “Luminescence-Based Surface Measurement Technique for Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature Measurements within Non-Oxygen Based Hypersonic Ground Test Facilities.” The topic concerns simultaneous pressure and temperature measurements in non-oxygen-based hypersonic ground test facilities. It is in Pre-Release status, with a topic response deadline of December 5, 2026. The source lists CMMC Level 2 (Self) and provides Phase 1 instructions as an attachment.

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