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SI2 proposes to leverage prior Government funded efforts to develop a transmit (TX) only, wideband (6:1 bandwidth), low-cost, scalable active electronically scanned array (AESA) that will utilize phase-only nulling to enable radar, Electronic Warfare / Electronic Attack (EW/EA), Information Operations (IO) and other capabilities on multiple platforms across DOD agencies. The array will employ digi ...

Active electronically scanned antennas (AESA) for radar have the potential to be low-cost provided the array architecture is designed for production using commercially available manufacturing processes. Most modern radar antennas employ some form of nulling to reduce sidelobes in key steering directions. For a transmit AESA the most cost effective implementation is to use phase only to steer the m ...

In this SBIR project, EMAG Technologies Inc. proposes to develop a compact, low-cost, scalable, transmit-only X-band active phased array antenna with phase-only nulling capability based on our proven VISAT architecture. The proposed AESA will use commercial PCB manufacturing platform and will utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts and components for the entire multilayer stack-up. The propo ...

One key concern of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) is the security component of the “Asia-Pacific Rebalance” where the Chinese anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) policy threatens regional security. In response to A2/AD our forces in the Pacific require more affordable and rapidly deployable alternatives to costly missile defense such as large caliber projectiles for Navy electroma ...

The development of a guided hypervelocity projectile (HVP) must surmount a number of significant technical challenges. Texas Research Institute Austin (TRI Austin) proposes to address leading edge/control surface challenges, sabot design, and the sub-projectile issues through the selection of materials, material processes, and component manufacturing methods. TRI Austin has assembled a team of tec ...

The U.S. military is increasingly focused on long-range warfare by delivering time-critical guided hypersonic projectiles to troops on the ground. Additionally, in recent years long range precision fires have become a priority for ranges on the order of 250 nm. On the development path to reaching these extended ranges, the U.S. DoD, Strategic Capabilities Office, Office of Navy Research, Navy and ...

Boeing Defense Systems is developing a guided hypervelocity projectile (HVP) and associated integrated launch package assembly. The nosetip and fixed and rotating fin components present particular challenges due to the high aeroheating and dynamic pressure loads and associated temperatures, thermal shock, and oxidizing conditions. Low drag requires sharp tip and edge features on the nose and fins, ...

Recently developed high velocity projectiles employ tungsten nosetips and titanium alloy control surfaces. The tungsten nose remains thermochemically stable at current muzzle velocities and provides ballast to maintain aerodynamic stability. Present flight velocities allow titanium fins to remain below melt temperatures and their low densities minimize inertial loads on the actuators. In order to ...

To meet the demands of the SCO182-004 SBIR solicitation (“High Acceleration and Hypervelocity Radiofrequency Communications and Sensing”), MaXentric proposes a dual band software define radio architecture. The design will leverage MaXentric’s expertise in transceiver and radar system design. Beam forming will be used to improve performance and reduce the probability of signal in ...

In gun-launched projectile applications, the launch accelerations are harsh and can be up to 50,000 g. In order to enable capability to operate in both high shock and aerothermal conditions, FIRST RF has developed compatible antenna technology. Prototypes of these sensors have been fabricated and validated to similar shock and thermal conditions. Additionally, as with all small weapons, space is v ...