Low Profile, Very Wide Bandwidth Aircraft Communications Antenna

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Navy	Award ID: 87505	Program Year/Program: 2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: N081-033-0768	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Applied EM Inc.
144 Research Drive Hampton, VA -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2008

Title: Low Profile, Very Wide Bandwidth Aircraft Communications Antenna

Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY

Contract: N68335-08-C-0217

Award Amount: $79,959.00

Abstract:
With rapid advances in JTRS, the demand for broadband conformal antennas has risen dramatically. Traditionally, emphasis has been given to size and shape optimization of antenna geometry and such methodology has limitations to reach the optimum limits. The proposed research stems from Applied EM's experience in designing spiral antennas with various loading techniques. We propose novel techniques to reach the Chu limits of miniaturization. Furthermore, recent advances in low loss magnetic materials and careful impedance matching can lead to significant frequency reduction of operation. The combination of our ultra wide band design, proper use of materials and their implementation and passive impedance matching techniques will enable us to develop configurations providing better performance than those of existing designs to meet goals of this project.

Principal Investigator:
C. J. Reddy
President
7572242035
cjreddy@appliedem.com

Business Contact:
C. J. Reddy
President
7572242035
cjreddy@appliedem.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

APPLIED EM, INC.
144 Research Drive Hampton, VA 23666

EIN/Tax ID: 382962539

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No