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Tau Technologies leads a team with proven experience in applying technology to solve real world challenges. Our program manager was the Principal Investigator at Battelle Memorial Institute on a project that successfully developed and demonstrated a 300-meter range, man-portable facial recognition system for SOCOM. This proposal will incorporate newer technology and algorithms to improve accurac ...

ATA proposes to conduct feasibility studies and develop a CubeSat Laser Communications (CubeSat LaserCom) system that enables high data rate communications from a CubeSat to ground terminals, GEO terminals, and other CubeSats. Our proposed CubeSat LaserCom terminal integrates advanced ATA line-of-sight stabilization, tracking and pointing technologies with space-qualified laser and detector techn ...

When imaging over long distances, atmospheric turbulence between the camera and subject degrades the collected data limiting the effective resolution, regardless of the quality of the optic and sensor used. This reduction in image quality can have serious impacts on the ability to carry out missions by reducing situational awareness and preventing target identification. EM Photonics has been worki ...

This Phase I SBIR proposal aims to develop flexible and maritime compatible radio frequency (RF) materials for microwave absorbing material applications and antenna applications at GHz frequencies. Based on the deep understanding of material physics for high frequency properties, and extensive experience in fabricating and supplying RF materials, Spectrum Magnetics proposes several material platfo ...

XL Scientific and teammate Aret Associates propose to develop a software application to perform fast and accurate modeling of the radar cross section (RCS) of small sea targets within a dynamic ocean. The important aspects include polarization, beam-width and frequency of the radar, the height and elevation angle of the radar platform, and the ocean state including the orientation of the boat with ...

In this SBIR effort we will develop a high-power, high-speed photodiode (PD) receiver optimized for operation at 1 micron wavelength based on collaboration with Dr. J.C. Campbells research group at the UVA. Demand of such photonic receiver arose from the urgent need of high performance microwave photonic links that replace the conventional metal cables for better SWaP, immunity to EMI and broader ...

To address the need for 1-m^2, scaled, cost-effective hogel optics, scalable inkjet-print additive manufacturing of three-dimensional freeform gradient-index nanocomposite hogel optics will be demonstrated. Using inkjet-print manufacturing, a series of prototype diffraction-limited achromatic gradient-index lensletssized from 100 microns to 3 mm, and configured in gradient-index hogel arrays up to ...

Both the Deep Skirt and Advanced Skirt System material used on Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) experience significant wear during normal operations, which require expensive, time-consuming maintenance repairs. The US Navy is looking for innovative new material and manufacturing method for skirt systems to improve it durability and reduces Total Ownership Cost (TOC). Rubber skirts experience two m ...

Southwest Sciences proposes a meteorological sensor for high sensitivity, compact and low power measurements of temperature, moisture, and pressure for UAS deployment. The targeted performance capabilities of Southwest Sciences meteorological sensor package will measure fine scale gradients of water vapor, temperature and pressure that will allow more accurate assessment of conditions that result ...

Researchers developing Ultra-Short-Pulse-Lasers (USPLs) need real-time measurements of key parameters, on both single-shot and statistically assessed basis. We propose to design and build a fully integrated, intuitive and user friendly, Live USPL Characterization System, termed LUCS, using novel methods of data capture, data reduction, and distributed processing. Phase I work will evaluate, select ...