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Advanced Techniques for Ballistic Target Detection/Discrimination/Mensuration…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Missile Defense Agency 		Award ID:
58727 		Program Year/Program:
2002 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
02-0054 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
VEXCEL CORP.
1690 38th Street Boulder, CO 80301
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2002
Title: Advanced Techniques for Ballistic Target Detection/Discrimination/Mensuration using Four-Dimensional (4-D) Radar Imaging -- Subtopic BMDO/00-003B - Ra
Agency / Branch: DOD / MDA
Contract: DASG60-02-P-0088
Award Amount: $69,600.00
 

Abstract:

"Vexcel Corporation proposes to define advanced signal processing techniques and methods to provide next-generation ballistic target discrimination and mensuration capabilities for the NMD radar system against emerging Midcourse and Terminal Defense Segmentthreats. Signal processing techniques previously impractical are now viable due to the recently discovered attributes of using a special method for the high-resolution 3-D imaging of coherent wideband radar data. The formation of a sequence of 3-D imagesover time provides a unique, 4-D space-time image or "hypercube" that promises to support sophisticated target location/assessment algorithms. Any number of objects may be simultaneously imaged showing spatial relationships. The separation of the target(s)from other objects in the image cube allows detailed 3-axis target position determination and greatly mitigates decoys, chaff, and other penetration aids. Highly precise trajectory and velocity vectors are a readily available product, providing a basis forthe accurate determination of higher-order motion parameters for objects having different masses, shapes, etc. A method to realize a large reduction in the data processing requirement (compared to conventional approaches) is an attractive feature. Datacollection is performed using a land-based system. Vexcel anticipates that the proposed technology would have direct application to air traffic control systems in areas that experienc

Principal Investigator:

Don Coon
Staff Scientist
3035830284
coon@vexcel.com

Business Contact:

Paul Bodnar
V.P., Finance
3035830225
bodnar@vexcel.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Vexcel Corp.
4909 Nautilus Court, Ste. 133 Boulder, CO 80301

EIN/Tax ID: 840992830
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No