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Network-Centric Communications: Distributed Real-Time UAV Access

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
72841 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
F051-056-1402 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Kutta Technologies, Inc.
2075 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste 102 Phoenix, AZ -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Network-Centric Communications: Distributed Real-Time UAV Access
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: FA8650-05-M-6569
Award Amount: $100,000.00
 

Abstract:

This proposal addresses the significant need for the design of a Human Computer Interface (HCI) in a Distributed UAV Access System (DUAS). The DOD roadmap goals of UAV interoperability are addressed utilizing the Global Information Grid (GIG). Goals and objectives for the design of two desired Distributed UAV Access Systems are presented, along with goals for simulations of the systems. An impressive team of industry partners is assembled, including The Boeing Company. The Phase 1 work plan employs the Rational Unified Process (RUP) to ensure a focus on user needs. Examples of unique and innovative proposed functionality for the HCI DUAS solutions include 3D situational awareness, mission plan comparison and visualization, UAV filtering, and route retasking. Technologies developed from Kutta's previous work creating a hand-held PDA controller for small UAVs are leveraged. Kutta captures the requirements of two candidate systems in a system and software requirements specification document and creates a simulation integration plan. At the end of Phase 1, time sensitive targeting prototype demonstrations are presented for both proposed solutions. Military and civilian market segments are defined, including the DOD, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, and police departments.

Principal Investigator:

Jeff Getzlaff
Principal Investigator
6028961976
jgetzlaff@kuttaconsulting.com

Business Contact:

Douglas V. Limbaugh
CEO
6028961976
dlimbaugh@kuttaconsulting.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

KUTTA CONSULTING, INC.
2525 W. Greenway Road, Suite 332 Phoenix, AZ 85023

EIN/Tax ID: 861032281
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No