Data analysis, followed by system software and hardware design for a multi-frequency, amplitude modulated, polarimetric, digital radar sensor suite, which can be used to discriminate natural and anthropogenic, motion-induced perturbations to the aerosol layer above the ocean surface. In an option… More

Develop physics-based theory and computer-based model characterizing recent advances in surface wind/wave response to ambient and perturbed surface structures.

This program will continue the development, test, and evaluation of a new radar concept for a diverse spectrum of applications. Tank, Lake, and other field tests will be conducted using laboratory, shore, and airborne settings to determine optimal operational and technological parameters of the… More

This is continuation of a Phase I SBIR effort to model wind/wave ocean spectra using new mathematical and physics methodologies. The Meecham-Lysanov (ML) approximate kernel is used to solve the Stratton-Chu (SC) magnetic field integral equation for the interface between the air and a perfectly… More

Design miniaturized sensor based on Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer ("DFTS") technology to provide 3-space position and attitude determination between host and target satellites. The DFTS has demonstrated a capability to establish orbital accuracies in near-real-time at an accuracy of 0.5… More

Scattering models have been developed during previous efforts, improving understanding of radar and optical signatures which may be anticipated under varying conditions and viewing geometries. Those models are extended here to the domain of impulsive, nonlinear interactions between acoustics and… More

Radio-Hydro-Physics LLC will design, fabricate, test and demonstrate a Sensor, based on Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer (DFTS) technology, which will be light-weight, less than one-half cubic foot in size, without moving parts, with low power requirements, suitable for operation on a host… More

This program will encompass two main thrusts: First, development of numerical methods for calculation of the scattering from random surfaces which does not use any approximate analytical solutions. This method is suitable for calculations of the radar back scattering for a wide range of grazing… More

Phase I development of concepts, signal processing techniques, and flight profiles for optimal discrimination of signature from objects of interest, comprising both theory and design of field experiments with sensor and sensor platform. Projected Phase II will comprise demonstration of concepts and… More

Proof of principle concerning certain new concepts for discrimination of signatures of interest to the US Navy. Exploitation of airborne sensors for detection of dynamic geometric surface changes, and electro-magnetic field effects.

ABSTRACT: This Phase I SBIR will produce a concept, and algorithms, for a Sensor Suite which can be used as a research tool to characterize strong atmospheric turbulence. Previous and on-going theories, statistics, and empirical data will be evaluated to arrive at an optimal Sensor design… More