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IFOS is developing an integrated optical driver (IOD) for next-generation navigation and miniaturized avionics. The IOD is based on emerging photonic integrated circuit (PIC) manufacturing platforms which leverage established semiconductor industry infrastructure. The enabler IOD has very high integration density to realize the essential multi-functionalities for new fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOGs). ...

In this program, Freedom Photonics will develop a novel, 3-axis, low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) gyroscope suitable for missile defense applications. The approach is based on novel, high-performance sensing technology. Approved for Public Release 19-MDA-10203 (4 Sep 19)

Our vision for the next generation missile and space propulsion is a flexible and non-toxic propulsion technology using AF-M315E monopropellant, offering variable thrust with a high degree of mission tailoring. Additionally, high density of AF-M315E monopropellant improves stage mass fraction and delivers performance metrics that exceed current toxic storable propellants. Current systems using AF- ...

The radiation environment around Earth hinders space electrical systems. Photons, protons, electrons, and heavy-ions freely traveling in space can cause devices to latch up, data bits to flip, and systems to fail (temporarily or permanently). Innoflight is looking to develop a new radiation tolerant technology while simultaneously creating, testing, and verifying schemes to harden existing commerc ...

During the proposed Phase II research and development effort, the project team will design and demonstration a target vehicle upper stage using “Green” liquid propellants that meets Missile Defense Agency’s requirements. Full-scale rocket engine components will be fabricated and hot-fire tested. A critical design of the stage will be conducted and performance estimated. The proposed project ...

The Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) integrated, layered, Ballistic Missile Defense System utilizes a wide range of networked sensors and ground- and sea-based radars for target detection and tracking. MDA requires advanced data compression techniques to reduce federated and/or distributed simulation data transmission times and storage capacity requirements for highly complex missile defense simul ...

The exterior surfaces of high speed missiles and other air structures experience high temperatures. These structures often include antennas that must transmit and receive through these surfaces, thereby requiring the skins to be transparent to RF energy. Sometimes it is beneficial for the surfaces to include the ability to reflect, or appear to be conductive to, radio frequencies outside the band ...

West Coast Solutions (WCS) proposes the development of the SSC-X Stirling cryocooler to enable the deployment of infrared (IR) payloads on small satellite platforms. We achieve extreme miniaturization (

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking innovative component technologies that support improvements for manufacturing/performance and mass reduction for the Standard Missile 3 (SM3) Third Stage Rocket Motor (TSRM). To address this need, Valley Tech Systems (VTS) has developed a conceptual design of an advanced long duration extinguishment and re-ignition controllable solid propulsion TSRM Atti ...

State-of-the-art COTS microelectronics are often found to be susceptible to radiation and systems are required to be redesigned with a new electronic piece-part or multiple kilogram metal shielding. These modifications increase weight, size, costs, and schedule to the program. Space Micro will design 3D printed radiation shields based on our modeling/simulation tools and then leverage existing com ...