Albatross Proposers Day Announcement
ID: DARPA-SN-24-111Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f681a55d4bff4377b011e37f0429eb58/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is hosting a Proposers Day for the Albatross program on October 2, 2024, at the Executive Conference Center in Arlington, VA, with a simultaneous webinar option. This event aims to gather insights on developing autonomous soaring aircraft capabilities that enhance flight endurance by utilizing atmospheric winds, focusing on objectives such as creating a preflight planning tool and an onboard guidance subsystem. The Proposers Day will facilitate networking and discussions between potential proposers and DARPA officials, although it does not constitute a formal solicitation for funding. Interested participants must register by September 25, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the Coordinator at DARPA-SN-24-111@darpa.mil.

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    The DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO) will host the Albatross Proposers Day on October 2, 2024, aimed at seeking insights into the DARPA-PS-24-13 Albatross program. The event will be held both in-person at the Executive Conference Center in Arlington, VA, and via webinar. Attendees must register by September 25, 2024, to participate. The program focuses on developing autonomous soaring aircraft capabilities to enhance flight endurance by leveraging atmospheric winds. Key objectives include creating a preflight planning tool to predict performance and an onboard guidance subsystem for recognizing soaring conditions. Program goals include reducing onboard energy use by 75%, accurately predicting energy consumption, and balancing energy harvesting with mission goals. Registration is open to registered proposers only, with all participants required to submit identification and forms specific to their status. The Proposers Day does not serve as a formal solicitation for funding but enables networking and discussion between potential proposers and DARPA officials. All materials and guidelines are accessible via the event registration website.
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