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Ocean Data Telemetry Microsat Link

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
59548 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N02-062-07 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
PRAXIS, INC.
2200 Mill Road 5th Floor Alexandria, VA 22314
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Ocean Data Telemetry Microsat Link
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N00014-04-C-0276
Award Amount: $449,766.00
 

Abstract:

Current communications relay satellite systems do not meet validated needs for global ocean observing system data collections. A complete system architecture, including the network for providing access between the data providers and users, and the system for managing the data generated in both real-time and delayed-mode, has yet to be developed. Global ocean observing system data collections require a low-cost, robust solution using bi-directional delay-tolerant messaging capable of providing internet-like services. The work proposed for Phase II will further develop the technologies demonstrated in Phase I to enable a robust, cost-effective two-way (space-to-ground and ground-to-space) communication relay system with significant increases in collected data from autonomous platforms. Primary is a two-way delay-tolerant messaging capability providing internet-like services on a global basis. Enablers include increased signal-to-noise at the microsatellite via coding and a store-and-forward overlay network used in a manner similar to e-mail. The proposed microsatellite architecture will allow evolution and expansion for future sensors, and it decouples autonomous platforms from future space segment system upgrades. The system could be deployed as a mix of stand-alone microsatellites and secondary payloads aboard host space vehicles.

Principal Investigator:

R. J. Chapman
President
7038378400
chapmanj@pxi.com

Business Contact:

Jane Schaub
Vice President, Business
7038378400
schaubj@pxi.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

PRAXIS, INC.
2200 Mill Road 5th Floor Alexandria, VA 22314

EIN/Tax ID: 541427480
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No