Commercially available synthetic scene generation systems will be investigated as a baseline system from which infrared imagery can be created. tradeoffs will be made regarding the scene realism required for sensor evaluation and the cost to achieve this realism. representative signatures of various… More

The Phase I effort will provide an integrated design for a CO2 LADAR that meets the performance criteria of: (a) maximum volume = 3 ft.3, (b) minumum power = 75 watts, cw, (c) laser stability < 20 Hz (see discussions in Section III) over 1 msec and 20 KHz over 1 sec, (d) maximum weight = 200 lbs:… More

This SBIR proposes the development of an expendable probe required for in-situ or post analysis of environmental ocean measurements in support of Air Undersea Warfare (USW) surveillance systems. Variants may provide affordable monitors for commercial environmental applications. The technical… More

The "Jitterbug Chip" represents a Moveable Focal Plane Array (MFPA) assembly that provides compensation for image motion in reconnaissance cameras. These motions are due to the aircraft's forward velocity, vibrations, and other perturbations for which the system is not compensated. The approach… More

Link 16 is the latest CNI system for tactical Combat participants. Due to the extent of the system introduction, the Navy has planned a phased introduction. So far the system has addressed Anti-Air Warfare with the participating units of the CV, CG, DDG and F-14. The latest participating unit is the… More

The objective of this SBIR is to develop a practical, low cost, self deploying, fixed environmental monitoring system for shallow water areas. The proposed concept will leverage existing sonobuoy technology, previous engineering development efforts on moored A and B-size sonobuoy systems, … More

This SBIR proposes the development of the 3/16 inch diameter "Wing-It" blind fastener. This effort will include fastening both aluminum and composite sheet material. The technical objective is to demonstrate a low-cost fastener for future aircraft as an alternative to production fasteners. The… More

The "Jitterbug Chip" represents a Moveable Focal Plane Array (MFPA) assembly that provides compensation for image motion in reconnaissance cameras. These motions are due to the aircraft's forward velocity, vibrations, and other perturbations for which the system is not compensated. The approach… More

This SBIR proposes the development of a new hood material as an alternative to bromo-butyl rubber for an aircrew B respirator application. This new material provides for a significant improvement for dispersi on of water vapor and heat generated by the head. The new material r etains all the… More

Not Available Operating temperatures of high-power solid-state electronics are of critical importance to the functionality and performance of these devices. Current solutions have reached functional limitations, therefore identifying the need for increased performance from thermal management… More

The Shallow Water Directional Active Measurements (SWDA) hascompleted a successful Phase I SBIR and is ready for Phase II.The proposed plan for Phase II is to develop the active sourcesand receiver prototypes for the active measurement portion ofTactical Acoustic Measurement (TAM) Sonobuoy. … More

This SBIR proposes the design of an expendable sensor system for in-situ measurement of bottom characteristics such as bottom loss and bottom back-scatter. The data would be inputs to acoustic performance models such as Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs). Thissensor system will obtain real time… More

"Shallow Water Bottom Characteristics Measurement Sensors (SWBCMS)has completed a successful Phase I SBIR and is ready for PhaseII. The proposed plan for Phase II is to validate the SWBCMS nearbottom sensor design via modeling in a variety of shallow waterenvironments utilizing HEP data. In… More

The MH-60R multi-mission helicopter as a combat extension of the surface combatant conducts defensive and/or offensive operations in support of the battle group. Time on station is an important factor in successful completion of the helicopter's mission.Reducing the weight of the MH-60R increases it… More

Active multistatic sonar systems have become the preferred solution for shallow water undersea warfare missions. Most airborne active multistatic systems operate in the low frequency range to provide increased range and reverberation resistance. This workswell for large area search and localization… More

The Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) has a need for low cost titanium alloys for use in major components such as the Hydro-pneumatic Suspension Unit (HSU) and for low cost, high strength, high toughness, corrosion resistant materials for use in other critical components. The… More

This SBIR proposes the design of a Mobile Shallow Water ASW Target (MSWASWT) to transpond realistic echoes to be utilized for test, development and training for IEER and related low frequency active sonobuoy systems. The Navmar Applied Sciences Corp. concept is to utilize an existing EMATT Un-manned… More

The P-3 aircraft flies multiple diverse missions which could intrude into contested or hostile environments, jeopardizing crew and aircraft safety. The aircraft can reduce this vulnerability by conducting its mission from high altitude and standoff range by using tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles… More

Active multistatic sonar systems have become the preferred solution for shallow water undersea warfare missions. Most airborne active multistatic systems operate in the low frequency range to provide increased range and reverberation resistance. Tactical follow up to large area search and target… More

The Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a need for low cost titanium alloys for use in major components such as the Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension Unit (HSU) and for low cost, high strength, high toughness corrosion resistant materials for use in other critical components. Phase I of… More

A Variable Speed Aerial Refueling Store Drogue will reduce C-130 mission time to conduct low speed and high speed aerial refueling. This developmental task will explore novel canopy drogue configurations to meet the challenges of producing the necessary drag at 105 knots airspeed with a… More

This Phase I SBIR proposal addresses the investigation and development of technologies to produce a viable design for a miniature sonobuoy, with extended bandwidth response to accommodate active sonar sources from all of the U.S. Navy's ASW platforms; fixed wing, rotary wing and surface ship. ONR… More

Multipath is the problem of reflected signals canceling the primary signal in radio communications. This SBIR proposal will review techniques associated with apriori phase variation, cylindrical volume coverage with a circular polarized antenna, and trade off active and passive antenna mounts to… More

Although the full impact of corrosion cannot be quantified due to the limited amount of reliable data, current cost estimates, readiness and safety data indicate that corrosion substantially effects military equipment and infrastructure. An estimate of $1 billion per year was recently reported as… More

The purpose of this SBIR is to develop an air-droppable A-size sonobuoy, which is an echo transponder for low frequency impulsive sound sources. This sonobuoy will be utilized to validate the performance of the IEER and similar active sonobuoy systems at shallow water sites where it is difficult to… More

A Variable Speed Aerial Refueling Store Drogue will reduce C-130 mission time to conduct low speed and high speed aerial refueling. This developmental task will explore novel canopy drogue configurations to meet the challenges of producing the necessary drag at 105 knots airspeed with a… More

Sonobuoy size and weight are critical issues for ASW helicopters and for the ships from which they operate. The Multiple Source Capable Miniature Directional Acoustic Receiver (MSCMDAR), sized to fit the MJU-10 size (2.0 inches by 2.5 inches by 8.0 inches) will allow the MH-60R helicopter to carry… More

Multipath is a significant factor in determining the transmitter power and link margins associated with radio frequency communications systems. Modern datalink systems for terminal phase navigation require high data rates and low bit error rates, this is especially true for unmanned systems. … More

Antisubmarine warfare is tending toward the increased use of deployed expendable sensors. Weight and volume of the sensors is of particular concern for ship based ASW helicopters and their host ships. The subject SBIR will offer analysis and design of an impulsive miniaturized acoustic source… More

Sonobuoys are currently programmed via the operation of a Function Selector Interface, consisting of push-button switches and a dual digit LED display. Our proposed effort will replace the current Function Selector Component (FS) with a low cost Remote Function Selector System (RFS), setting… More

Although the full impact of corrosion cannot be quantified due to the limited amount of reliable data, current cost estimates, readiness and safety data indicate that corrosion substantially effects military equipment and infrastructure. Valid estimates of the magnitude of corrosion costs and the… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I study will briefly survey the various magnetic-field sensors that meet the requirements for being inexpensive yet highly sensitive. The present sensor of choice is a coil with a high-permeability core. This coil will be suspended vertically in the… More

The Navy experiences costly corrosion maintenance problems and component failure resulting from corrosion. An innovative approach utilizing surface modification methods is needed to reduce processing and life cycle costs while providing a high component surface hardness with improved corrosion and… More

In order to counter the quiet modern submarine threat, distributed sensor systems require innovative concepts to provide high performance levels cost-effectively. With technical advancements, smarter, more capable sensors can now provide improved performance, long-range, and long-life to achieve… More

In order to counter the quiet modern submarine threat, sensor systems require innovative concepts and sensor developments that exploit the acoustic environment. There is a low acoustic ambient noise window the Ultra Low Frequency (ULF) band, in the 0.01 Hz to 0.1 Hz range, which has not been… More

Advanced sonobuoy systems, targeted for the MMA platform, require to be dynamically programmed by flight line technicians and platform computer operators. Current Sonobuoy systems are programmed with mission parameter data (RF channel, depth, and life) via a mechanical push button switch panel and… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I study deals with the development of a noise-cancellation technique that employs a reference sensor to reduce geomagnetic noise at an airborne MAD sensor. This effort will include a survey of the various magnetic-field sensors that meet the… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I study deals with the development of a precision sonobuoy emplacement technique that employs a reefed parachute to reduce air-launched sonobuoy time spent aloft and exposed to the effects of wind on placement accuracy . This effort will include… More

An innovative science-based approach is needed to develop ultra-high strength steels that resist corrosion and associated hydrogen cracking in the severe maritime operating environment, specifically to reduce life-cycle cost and improve mission reliability for Navy aircraft components such as the… More

This SBIR proposes to develop and evaluate design concepts for housing modular interchangeable acoustic and non-acoustic ASW target-simulation components in an air-launched A-size 'sonobuoy' vehicle containing a commandable/programmable propulsion and guidance system. Navmar Applied Sciences… More

A submarine immersed in seawater behaves like a short-circuited galvanic cell which, because of variations in resistance (as a function of propeller shaft angle) between the rotating propeller shaft and its bearings, may produce an electric current that is modulated at the shaft rate. Corrosion… More

The Miniaturized Commandable Impulsive Acoustic Source Technology (MCIAST) SBIR topic that Navmar is performing will result in a small package size (MJU-10 form factor) that allows for a multistatic source capable of carriage and launch from volume and weight limited aircraft such as helicopters and… More

The materials used in Navy aircraft are subjected to the harsh corrosive maritime operational environment which can cause costly corrosion maintenance problems and failures. Of special importance is the high strength steels used in Navy aircraft landing gears. The current alloys such as AerMet 100… More

High strength steel components for Navy aircraft are subjected to the harsh corrosive maritime environment. Specifically, Hydrogen Environment Assisted Cracking (HEAC) is a dominant problem associated with corrosion. This STTR project is aimed at establishing the experimental characterization and… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II study deals with the development of a noise-cancellation technique that employs a reference sensor to reduce geomagnetic noise at an airborne MAD sensor. The Geomagnetic Reference Sensor System (GRSS) will comprise an expendable buoy with a… More

The success of military operations often times depends on the ability to obtain timely and accurate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information and then to use this information for target location and designation. Unmanned aircraft have proven to be a real asset in conducting these… More

High strength steel components on Navy aircraft are prone to corrosive effects of the sea water environment during long term use. Innovative low cost surface modification approaches can significantly improve the corrosion resistance of high strength steels without reducing their mechanical… More

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation is proposing a Phase I study that will analyze the scattered acoustic field around a target-like body, taking into account the phase relationship between the pressure and acoustic particle velocity in the scattered field. The project will assess the effects of… More

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation was awarded a Phase I SBIR program for the Coherent Active Sonar Waveform Analysis Using Pressure/Velocity Phase Comparison for Improved Detection and Classification (Topic No. N091-010) under Contract No. N68335-09-C-0196, dated 14 April 2009 (based on Proposal… More

The materials used in Navy aircraft are prone to the harsh corrosive environment in which the aircraft operate. The corrosion protection of high performance bearing and gear steels without a decrease in mechanical and tribological properties is critical for Navy equipment readiness. Because of the… More

Improvements in the noise quieting of submarines have reduced the effectiveness of passive sonobuoys in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), causing greater emphasis on active acoustics. However, a sonobuoy with array gain of 24 dB would be a useful asset in the Navy's airborne ASW capability. Using… More

A variety of ASW-related applications require an underwater sonar active transducer to deliver a required acoustic performance in a compact size package at a low cost. State-of-the-art technology is limited when applied to future needs. An innovative approach to identify and develop a new low cost… More

The materials used in Navy aircraft are subjected to the harsh corrosive maritime operational environment which can cause costly maintenance problems and failures. Current alloys such as AerMet 100 have excellent strength and toughness but are not corrosion resistant. This SBIR has the goal of… More

It is the focus of this SBIR topic to investigate the potential of applying the latest state-of-the-art active acoustic sensor technology for use in a wideband acoustic source / receiver sensor system. This system must be capable of characterizing the acoustic ocean environment over a wide frequency… More

This SBIR is to design, test and manufacture a state of the art, low profile, low drag SATCOM antenna system for millimeter wave Ku and Ka band transmissions from an airborne platform. The concept will enable bi-directional high data rate transmissions capable of handling imagery and communications… More