Metamaterial-Based Electrically Small Antenna

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Navy	Award ID: 87355	Program Year/Program: 2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: N073-184-0618	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: Metamaterial-Based Electrically Small Antenna

Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY

Contract: N68936-08-C-0055

Award Amount: $69,429.00

Abstract:
Small antennas are required to support surveillance sensors, communication links, navigation systems, command and control systems, and precision strike capabilities on Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) .Research advancements in meta-materials show promise in the design of high efficiency small antennas. Under this project, Applied EM is proposing to develop electrically small antenna designs using degenerate band edge (DBE) and magnetic photonic crystal (MPC) configurations. Extensive simulation studies will be conducted to design DBE antenna prototype achieving Chu-Harrington limit. Loading effects of lumped or distributed capacitive/inductive elements on DBE elements will be considered to overcome the fundamental gain bandwidth product limit. Multi-arm transmission line coupled DBE antenna will be also investigated to design antennas that can be structurally integrated within the UCAV.

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