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Energy Efficient HF Transmit Antennas

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2012 / STTR
Agency Tracking Number:
N12A-015-0134 		Solicitation Year:
2012 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N12A-T015 		Solicitation Number:
2012.A
Small Business Information
Pharad, LLC
1500 South Edgewood Street Baltimore, MD 21227-1027
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2012
Title: Energy Efficient HF Transmit Antennas
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N00014-12-M-0335
Award Amount: $79,999.00
 

Abstract:

In this N12A-T015 Phase I effort, the team of Pharad and UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) propose to develop a highly efficient High Frequency (HF) transmit antenna based on utilizing existing structures that are available in the surrounding environment, as radiation mechanisms. We propose to create antennas on existing structures or other parts of the platform using either of two strategies: (i) by developing efficient antenna"exciters"that can efficiently couple power to existing metallic structures (such as fences, roofs, posts and drain-pipes or even vehicles, hull plates and armor); and (ii) by incorporating conductive paints that can be applied to walls and other non-metallic structures. By utilizing these techniques we believe we can resolve the fundamental issue of developing an efficient HF antenna that is not unwieldy and can be readily transported. We also plan to investigate how to interconnect these potential HF radiators using sparse array concepts to further enhance the overall efficiency. Throughout Phase I we will undertake experimental investigations when appropriate. The Phase I design activities will lay the foundations for the proposed Phase II effort, the focus of which will be to develop a proof-of-concept version of our proposed efficient HF transmit antenna system.

Principal Investigator:

Rodney Waterhouse
Vice President
(410) 590-3333
rwaterhouse@pharad.com

Business Contact:

Austin Farnham
President
(410) 590-3333
afarnham@pharad.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Pharad LLC
797 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite V Glen Burnie, MD -

EIN/Tax ID: 200216907
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
Research Institution Information:
University of California, LA
Office of Contract Admin
10920 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1406
Contact: Jeanne DePass
Contact Phone: (310) 794-0135