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Ballistic missiles pose formidable challenges for target tracking and intercept because of their spiraling dynamics and significant maneuverability potential as they re-enter the atmosphere at high speeds. Recent studies have shown that conventional methods to estimation, guidance and control design are unable to guarantee sufficient accuracy against such highly maneuvering targets. This is not un ...

Future missile detection systems will require improved thermal management for cooling gimbal-mounted sensors and optics. Current systems utilize cryocoolers placed on the gimbal, which necessitates the cryocooler heat to be rejected directly from the gimbal. A far superior approach in terms of payload mass would locate the warm elements of the cryocooler on the stationary platform near the space ...

Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) proposes to continue its Phase I teaming relationship with Lockheed Martin to develop and demonstrate atmospheric effects mitigation metrics and algorithms for improved Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) radar tracking and handover. PRA proposes to further develop the target metrics and processing algorithms that were developed in Phase I by validating th ...

Propagation Research Associates, Inc., (PRA) proposes to develop multi-spectral track correlation algorithms to improve boost phase track radar-to-radar and optical-to-radar track correlation for multiple sensor fusion. These algorithms will enable enhanced effectiveness in track correlation subroutines and enable effective sensor fusion, thereby increasing the coverage area of BMD space-based op ...

Missile seekers would benefit from a focal plane array (FPA) that allowed high-speed single or multiple-windowing acquisition of the target or targets while maintaining situational awareness of the rest of the field of view. Such data reduction helps where bandwidth is limited, e.g. arrays with formats larger than 1Kx1K, allowing tracking of high-speed missiles at high frame rates. Readout multi ...

We propose to develop a high-performance longwave infrared focal plane array (FPA) based on Type-II InAs/(In)GaSb strained-layer-superlattice (SLS) technology and deliver it packaged in a portable handheld CAMERA. In Phase 1, a matrix of recipes was designed and grown, several wafers were processed, arrays were fabricated and characterized, and material and process issues identified. In Phase 2, ...

We propose to develop a 2Kx2K 2-Color focal plane array (FPA) that provides pixel-registered and simultaneous imaging in two MIDWAVE infrared spectral bands. We will use a novel bandgap-engineered sensor that minimizes spectral crosstalk between the two midwave bands better than current sensor technologies. The FPA also uses a readout multiplexer that provides massive on-chip data compression by ...

Virtual AeroSurface Technologies, in collaboration with Raytheon Company and Georgia Tech, proposes a Phase II SBIR program for the development and prototyping of a small-scale compressor with design specifications intended for use with prospective small-scale cryocooler systems. This compressor will based upon a moving-magnet concept down-selected at the end of the Phase I program. The Phase II ...

This STTR program, Topic MDA07-T011, aims at developing an array radiator for low-cost X-band planar phased array antenna with over 50% reduction in LCC (life-cycle cost), which currently is prohibitively high. The phased array must be planar, wideband, and compatible with the fabrication process of low-power T/R modules. In Phase-I, Wang Electro-Opto Corporation (WEO), Ohio State University, and ...

WE PROPOSE TO DEVELOP A TOTALLY INTEGRATED MONOLITHIC GaAs/HgCdTe FPAs ON GaAs SUBSTRATED. THE INNOVATIVE FEATURES ARE: 1. THE DETECTOR IS FABRICATED DIRECTLY ON THE GaAs MULTIPLEXER SUBSTRATE, WITH THE MONOLITHIC METAL INTERCONNECT INSTEAD OF STANDARD INDIUM BUMPS ALLOWING ARRAY SIZES UP TO 1024x1024 WITH HIGH FRAME RATES. 2. THE FOCAL PLANES WILL INCORPORATE AN ON-CHIP LOW POWER MASSIVELY PARALL ...