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Optical Network Devices and Protocols for Space

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
62234 		Program Year/Program:
2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
F031-1383 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
SA Photonics
650 5th Street Suite 505 San Francisco, CA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2004
Title: Optical Network Devices and Protocols for Space
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: FA9453-04-C-0166
Award Amount: $746,624.00
 

Abstract:

Based on work performed in the Phase I SBIR "Optical Network Devices and Protocols for Space", we propose an effort to develop and demonstrate critical elements for future broadband space-based optical communications networks. This proposal provides background, identifies requirements, and proposes solutions for design elements critical to the successful deployment of these future satellite networks. The solutions are consistent with the objectives of the DoD Transformational Communications Strategy, supporting a path towards a converged satellite communications infrastructure. The Saraswati approach provides: A space-based optical backbone network architecture that provides high reliability high-speed transport of multi-protocol traffic streams. An innovative design for a family of satellite communications interface modules that enables seamless access to the backbone network for all existing protocols. The interfaces will allow routing and processing of SONET signals, IP and ATM packet data, and even legacy payload asynchronous digital and analog data. Platforms can be new and legacy satellites, aircraft and UAVs. A flexible satellite communications switch. The switch will be comprised of switch fabric modules which can be utilized to have a total capacity of greater than 320GB/s The design uses COTS components and allows efficient bandwidth management at rates ranging from kilobits to gigabits.

Principal Investigator:

James Coward
5032888070
jim@saraswati-associates.com

Business Contact:

Michael Rowan
4153347717
michael@saraswati-associates.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

SARASWATI ASSOC.
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd, Suite 305 Foster City, CA 94404

EIN/Tax ID: 611427995
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No