Antenna Array and Beamformers to Support Ka-Band Brownout Radar Systems
Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68335-08-C-0447
Agency Tracking Number: N082-124-1035
Amount:
$80,000.00
Phase:
Phase I
Program:
SBIR
Awards Year:
2008
Solicitation Year:
2008
Solicitation Topic Code:
N08-124
Solicitation Number:
2008.2
Small Business Information
5315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Atlanta, GA, 30341
DUNS:
806337762
HUBZone Owned:
N
Woman Owned:
N
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged:
N
Principal Investigator
Name: Zhiyong Zhao
Title: Program Manager
Phone: (678) 287-3944
Email: zzhao@ngimat.com
Title: Program Manager
Phone: (678) 287-3944
Email: zzhao@ngimat.com
Business Contact
Name: Andrew Hunt
Title: CEO
Phone: (678) 287-2402
Email: ahunt@ngimat.com
Title: CEO
Phone: (678) 287-2402
Email: ahunt@ngimat.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract
nGimat proposes to develop low-cost, lightweight antenna array and beamformer for Ka-band radar systems. The sensor system is to support the safe approach and landing during brownout, whiteout, and sea spray as well as improved safety for night and no/low visibility low altitude pilotage. In Phase I, we will study trade-offs of various antenna architectures, design and analyze the antenna and beamformer, develop the critical component, and build and test critical component. In Phase II we will build a prototype antenna array, along with the appropriate hardware/software to meet the cost/weight/performance goals. * Information listed above is at the time of submission. *
