U.S. Air Force Selects Bodkin Design & Engineering to Develop Advanced Measurement System for Enhancing Satellites
The developed system will provide Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) data on components as they age in the simulated space environment.
“We’re excited to support AEDC’s mission by providing a tool that will significantly enhance material testing capabilities and further the understanding of material aging in the space environment.”— Andrew Bodkin, Principal of BD&E
NEWTON, MA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / — Bodkin Design & Engineering, LLC (BD&E) has been awarded a $1,250,000 contract by the U.S. Air Force. The two-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project will support the Space Threat Assessment Testbed (STAT) at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC).
The innovative system to be designed and built by BD&E will help characterize satellite components as they age within the simulated space environment. This pioneering technology will support AEDC in characterizing the optical properties of materials, providing crucial data on how materials change over time under space conditions.
“This project reflects BD&E’s commitment to advancing optical technology in space simulation,” said Andrew Bodkin, Principal of BD&E. “We’re excited to support AEDC’s mission by providing a tool that will significantly enhance material testing capabilities and further the understanding of material aging in the space environment.”
The developed system will provide Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) data on components as they age in the simulated space environment, offering valuable insights into the performance and longevity of materials used in satellite construction.