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We believe we have an innovative method for discriminating between real incoming missiles and decoys in a cluttered environment. We have developed a method for taking continuous position information and, using a physical model based on Newton's Laws of Motion and advanced mathematics developed in the field of modern control theory, we have developed algorithms and systems for discriminating betwe ...

The Missile Defense Agency, assigned with the extremely critical and highly complicated task of protecting the U.S. against ballistic and cruise missiles, has an urgent need for innovative Radar and RF components. In response to the above need, EMAG Technologies proposes to develop a Ku band (12-18 GHz) T/R module based on revolutionary concepts in packaging and three-dimensional integration that ...

This proposal is for the construction of a fast imaging spectro-polarimeter for the measurement of spatial, spectral, and polarization signatures of both targets and backgrounds for improving target recognition and discrimination. The proposed innovative snapshot imaging sensor provides spatial, spectral, and polarization data for each pixel at each frame time. This unique approach elimanates sc ...

Photonic devices providing high performance spectral filtering, multiplexing, optical waveform processing, and signal routing will be designed, fabricated, and characterized. The devices are based on photolithographic scribing of holographic structures onto the surface of planar waveguides and operate on intra-guide signals. The holographic structures provide a manufacturable approach to 2D phot ...

Special Operation Forces personnel require a rugged, miniature receiver that is capable of monitoring RF energy while deployed on a mission. The RF receiver will give a better picture of the electromagnetic threat environment enabling a heightened situational awareness, yet the device must be small enough that it does not hamper the SOF warfighter during missions requiring stealth and rapid mobil ...

The development of highly reliable, very high speed telemetry systems is critical for improving the capability of ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems. The objective of this project is to continue the development of telemetry radios based on m-ary variable shift keying (MVSK) technology, which offers more robust performance, exceptional immunity to interference (including intentional jamming), ...

Sordal proposes for this MDA SBIR Phase II to integrate advanced aerospace and Sordal proprietary materials into an innovative composite design for the laser reactant tanks in the Airborne Laser (ABL) Program. Sordal's composite tank design will deliver a system that is 30% lighter in weight than alternative carbon fiber and stainless steel designs, and will incorporate a thermal protection syste ...

The MDA seeks innovative technologies for materials, processes, and manufacturing that will provide reliable, robust, and lightweight components for major space defense acquisition programs. The proposed STTR Phase I project will develop polyimide insulation materials that will protect sensitive cryogenic structures and subsystems from excessive heat buildup as result of direct solar heating, rad ...

Translume is proposing a glass manufacturing process that combines anisotropic wet chemical etching with femtosecond-laser nanostructuring to shape three-dimensional glass objects. This innovative fabrication technique can be used to machine optical structures, optical sensors, and optical surfaces with micron and submicron accuracy. It can also be used to texture surfaces. Our technique is cost-e ...

In this Phase II SBIR program, Voxtel, Inc. will execute a design of experiments (DOE) to optimize the architecture and processes required to robustly manufacture, with high yields, a high performance radiation-hard, silicon-on-insulator complimentary metal-oxide-semiconductor (SOI CMOS) imager that meets the requirements of the Radiation-Hardened Star Tracker for future space-based defense system ...