Research and Technology Overview

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is a leader in researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing new and innovative products and processes related to Advanced Cryogenic Storage and Thermal Insulation Systems, Thermoacoustic Cryocoolers, Cryogenic Instrumentation, Cryogenic Pumps, Cryogenic Electronics, Stirling Power Systems, and Electro-magnetic Systems for the aerospace, transportation, and energy industries.  Sierra Lobo personnel have conducted more than $30 million in cryogenic systems and propellant-related research activities over nearly two decades.  Sierra Lobo, Inc. is nationally recognized in the field of cryogenic technology through its many awards, including the NASA George M. Low Award Winner for 2007 in the Area of Small Business Products, R&D 100 Award, the Small Business Administration SBIR Tibbetts Award, and the Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year Award at the NASA Kennedy Space Center.

Advanced Technology and Products History 

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Sierra Lobo Cryogenic Propellant Systems Research, Development, and Test

 

Our innovative technologies range from components to integrated systems and are used in a variety of applications such as; Aerospace Power and Propulsion, Sensor Cooling, Ground Support Equipment, and much more.  A few of our innovations are listed below.

Cryogenic Fluid Sensors

·         Cryo-Tracker® Mass Gauging System

·         Test Tank Cryo-Tracker®

·         Aerospace Cryo-Tracker®

·         Reduced Gravity Cryo-Tracker®

·         Liquid Hydrogen Truck

·         Cryogenic Feed-Through Test Rig

Cryogenic Fluid Storage

·         No-Vent Cryogenic Fluid Storage System

·         Cryogenic Fuel Cell Power Systems for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

·         Liquid Hydrogen Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

·         Cryogenic Insulation Systems

Thermoacoustic Densifiers

·         Densified Propellant Management SystemTM

·         High Efficiency Thermoacoustic Stirling Heat Engine

·         High-Efficiency Cryocooler

Electromechanical Devices

·         High-G Magnetic Capture Systems

·         Liquid Helium Pumps