Over the Horizon Underwater Communications

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Award Information

Agency:

Department of Defense

Branch:

Special Operations Command

Amount:

$149,895.00

Award Year:

2013

Program:

SBIR

Phase:

Phase I

Contract:

H92222-13-P-0052

Agency Tracking Number:

S131-002-0066

Solicitation Year:

2013

Solicitation Topic Code:

SOCOM13-002

Solicitation Number:

2013.1

Small Business Information

MegaWave Corporation

100 Jackson Road, Devens, MA, -

Hubzone Owned:

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged:

Woman Owned:

Duns:

876451725

Principal Investigator

Name: Marshall Cross
Title: VP Research and Development
Phone: (978) 615-7200
Email: mcross@megawave.com

Business Contact

Name: Glynda Benham
Title: President
Phone: (978) 615-7200
Email: gbenham@megawave.com

Research Institution

Name: Stub

Abstract

In this proposal we describe our approach and anticipated results concerning the use of a novel and innovative method for providing Over-The-Horizon (OTH) L-band links between a submerged tracking device and an overhead satellite without the requirement for an on or above surface antenna. The encapsulation of an antenna in a dielectrically compensating tethered cocoon that includes a sensor and means to maintain its depth just below the surface of fresh or saltwater will provide for the efficient launching of the signal towards the zenith.

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Over the Horizon Underwater Communications

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