This proposal advocates the use of CMOS circuits with aggressively scaled supply and threshold voltages to design low threshold voltage systems (LVTS) for low power digital applications. The program proposes to generate a CMOS cell library designed around n-channel and p-channel MOS transistors… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) has developed the theory of operation for the Thermonic Thermal Detector (TTD) for uncooled infrared sensing of 8 to 14 um radiation based on a schottky diode sensing element. In addition, SSSC has fabricated sample detectors with electrical characteristics… More

Not Available Recent developments in ferroelectric film surface modifications hold a greater promise for the development of lighweight ultra high energy density film capacitors. The proposed work will utilize a film structure modification method and several polymer film innovations that have been… More

Spectral sensing is emerging as an enabling missile defense technology for hard bodytracking and identification. Multiple samples of the spectra from hard body targetsassist in determining the target temperature and become inputs to discrimination andidentification algorithms. These targets are not… More

Imaging LADAR systems are critical to autonomous guided munitions. The objective of this program is to demonstrate a solid-state, eye-safe, 3-D staring imaging LADAR receiver. This state-of-the-art focal plan array LADAR receiver will combine a 1.55micron photodetector and an internal gain… More

Imaging LADAR systems are critical to autonomous guided munitions. The objective of this program is to demonstrate a solid-state, eye-safe, 3-D staring imaging LADAR receiver. This state-of-the-art focal plan array LADAR receiver will combine a 1.55micron photodetector and an internal gain… More

A lightweight, low-cost, internal detector gain, solid state imaging LADAR receiveris proposed. This photodetector has the advantage of increased optical gain withdecreased incident power. This detector characteristic is attractive for LADARapplications with weak target signals. In phase I, the… More

"Advances in EO sensors and fiber optic information distribution systems havesimplified the distribution of targeting information among the varioussystems. The requirements for higher levels of functionality and performanceare pushing the levels of integration to a point that can no longer… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation proposes the development of and airborne LWIR spectral sensor. This sensor is based on our successful demonstration of a proof of concept LWIR spectral sensor in Phase I. The sensor would have two operating modes:¿ 5-spectral bands to emulate a space borne… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation proposes to design and model a unique spectral imaging sensor that will be capable of simultaneously imaging four color bands at rates up to 200 Hz. The approach will use existing technology to improve multi-spectralimaging capabilities for missile threat warning… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) proposes a novel guard ring avalanche photodiode array sensitive at eye-safe wavelengths. The Air Force will benefit from this technology, as it will enable large format (>256x256 elements) single chip APD arraysthat are highly sensitive, low cost, and… More

We propose to design and model a unique spectral-temporal sensor that will be capable of providing early detection of vehicle launch and early identification of booster type. The approach will utilize the unusually complementary dispersion characteristicsof zinc sulfide (ZnS), Sapphire and calcium… More

SSSC proposes 25 x 25 element InGaAs/InP photodiode arrays with quantum efficiencies greater than 80% for the entire wavelength range between 400 nm and 1650 nm. Individual photodiodes are addressable and have electrical bandwidths in excess of 3 GHz.Using internal reflection properties, spectral… More

We propose to design a unique sensor that will be capable of providing detection and real-time classification of rocket-propelled and explosive projectile threats from airborne platforms. The approach will take advantage of the simultaneous temporal andspectral signature data already acquired using… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation proposes to design and model a unique spectral imaging sensor that will be capable of simultaneously imaging nine color bands at video rates. The approach will use existing technology to improve multispectral imagingcapabilities for ballistic missile defense… More

We propose to design and model a unique spectral imaging sensor that will be capable of simultaneously imaging sixteen color bands at video rates. The approach will utilize recent developments in micro-optics to create a sixteen-channel spectral imagerbased on a single focal plane array. The… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) proposes to design, fabricate and test a 256 x256 array of InGaAs/InAlAs based avalanche photodiodes (APDs) for Munitions Directorate, eye-safe, staring 3-D LADAR receiver applications. This high gain array will have all front-side fabrication completed as… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a Phase II program to enhance the state of current missile threat warning systems. A new algorithm concept using up to four MWIR color bands will be explored for identifying and declaring threats approaching threats while rejecting stationary… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation proposes to develop and demonstrate a unique sensor capable of providing detection and real-time classification of energetic point-target events. The novel dual-band spectral-temporal sensor addresses the specific need to identify rocket-propelled and explosive… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a Phase II program to develop a unique spectral imaging sensor prototype that will simultaneously image sixteen color bands at video rates. This Phase II approach will capitalize on the design concepts created during the successful Phase I… More

We propose to design and model a unique spectral imaging sensor that will be capable of adaptively measuring the spectra of surprise events anywhere within a large field of view at greater than video rates. The approach will utilize recent developments in direct view prism design to create adaptive… More

We propose to develop subspace classifiers for detecting and monitoring dynamic and surprise events (e.g. missile launches warhead and decoy deployment, artillery fire, etc.) from a remote platform. The algorithms will be tailored to the Advanced Spectral Sensor developed by SSSC, which is capable… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation proposes an triangular barrier photodiode (TBPD) detector for use on a dual mode sensor. The TBPD will function as a passive low-light visible-SWIR imager at long range and as a 3-D LADAR sensor at short range. The TBPD has the advantage of increased optical gain… More

The objective of this program is to develop a wide field of view spectral imaging sensor to support theater surveillance and intelligence. The AHS operates in the Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) band and provides day/night spectral target cueing, geolocation and identification of hot battlefield threats.… More

We propose to design and model a unique hyperspectral imaging sensor that will be capable of simultaneously imaging 121 color bands. The miniature spectral imager will operate in the visible/NIR band and capture one 168'168'121 spectral data cube during each integration time. The new sensor will… More

The objective of this program is to develop algorithms to detect, classify and identify dynamic and "surprise" events (i.e., battlefield events that are unscheduled, un-cued, or otherwise unpredicted prior to occurrence, such as missile launches, warhead explosions, artillery fire, etc.) measured… More

The objective of this program is to develop algorithms for detecting and classifying cruise missiles observed from space platforms in support of future theater advance warning systems. The algorithms will be developed for hyperspectral sensor data with hyperspatial resolution (imaging with 2-5m… More

Energetic events from combustion sources have large signal to noise ratios, are difficult to conceal, have unique signatures and can provide significant activity based battlefield intelligence. The goal of this program is to develop algorithms to detect, identify, and track combustion signatures… More

This proposal describes algorithms and systems are based on a two sensor solution to the Cruise Missile (CM) detection, identification and track problem. One sensor is specifically designed for launch detection and operates in a wide field of view (WFOV). The WFOV sensor will have a large field of… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose the design and modeling of a unique Multi-Spectral Polarimetric (MSP) imaging sensor that will be capable of simultaneously imaging seven color bands and two polarimetric images. The approach will utilize recent developments in… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a study that investigates optical flow algorithms for background and clutter suppression in advanced missile threat warning systems. The algorithms are designed to take advantage of new array based MTW sensors that utilize spectral… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a Phase I program to enhance the state of current seeker technology systems. A unique multi-discriminant imaging sensor prototype will be designed and developed that will operate in the short-wave infrared and mid-wave infrared. The sensor… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a Phase I program to design a hyperscope for armaments will simultaneously acquire, process, and display the results of a compact, lightweight, low-power spectral imager at video rates. This Phase I approach will capitalize on cutting-edge… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a Phase II program to enhance the state of current threat warning systems such as missile threat warning or hostile fire indication sensors. Algorithm concepts using bands in the visible through the (uncooled) SWIR will be explored for… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose a Phase I SBIR program to develop a unique multi-spectral imaging sensor prototype The proposed spectral sensor will be lightweight, portable, low-power and rugged with simultaneous imaging of all the spatially registered spectral… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose this Phase II program to develop a unique Polarimetric Spectral Imager (PSI) that will be capable of simultaneously imaging multiple polarimetric components in the scene in multiple spectral bands. The approach will capitalize on the… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a Phase II program to enhance the state of current autonomous guided munition systems. A unique spectral imaging sensor prototype for real-time multispectral infrared imaging for precision guided sub-munitions will be developed. This Phase… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose a CPP Phase II program to develop an uncooled hostile fire indication system with hostile fire identification. Algorithm concepts using bands in the visible through the (uncooled) SWIR will be explored for identifying threats and their angle… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose a Phase I SBIR program to develop a unique high resolution imaging sensor prototype that leverages super-resolution processing. The proposed sensor will be lightweight, portable, and low-power with high pixel resolution. The unique… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is pleased to propose this Phase I SBIR program to extend the development of a unique multi-spectral non-imaging sensor prototype based on Cross Dispersion Prism (CDP) technology for the detection and classification of energetic battlefield events. The proposed… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose a Phase I SBIR program to develop a unique spectral imaging sensor prototype based on micro-optics with a COTS astronomical camera. The micro-optic separates the image into spectral views of the image that are spatially and temporally… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose a Phase II SBIR program to develop a unique multi-spectral imaging sensor prototype The proposed spectral sensor will be lightweight, portable, low-power and rugged with simultaneous imaging of all the spatially registered spectral… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation is developing of a unique multi-spectral non-imaging sensor prototype based on Cross Dispersion Prism (CDP) technology for the detection and classification of energetic battlefield events. The sensor will simultaneously acquire the spectral content of all energetic… More

ABSTRACT: Availability of high quality, large area gallium nitride (GaN) single crystal substrates is one of the most outstanding issues for III-V nitride materials. Today's GaN device processes typically employ HVPE grown on sapphire and silicon carbide substrates, requiring elaborate buffer… More

Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose the design of a single-board, integrated Hostile Fire Indication (HFI) system with the nominal size, weight, and power constraints for operation as an adjunct sensor within the AN/AVR-2B(V) Laser Warning Set. Work on Phase I will… More

ABSTRACT: Solid State Scientific Corporation (SSSC) is pleased to propose the design of a multi-threat hostile fire indication (HFI) system for remotely-piloted aircraft (RPA). The HFI system consist of a wide field of view sensor head that employs small multi-spectral imagers in the short-wave… More

"SSSC is pleased to propose the development and delivery of a Hostile Fire Indication Sensor (HFIS) based on the Phase I design concept. The resulting system will limit the number of circuit card assemblies to two: one for the short wave infrared (SWIR)