Rapid Range Determination of Airborne Targets in Complex Raid Scenarios
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Navy is seeking proposals under the SBIR program to develop an electro-optical/infrared sensing technology capable of rapidly determining the range of multiple, simultaneous, and independently maneuvering small airborne targets in complex raid scenarios. Proposers must design a solution that interfaces with existing wide field of view cameras to obtain target coordinates without requiring camera modifications or the use of existing narrow field of view cameras. Key technical parameters include providing 45-degree azimuthal coverage that is extendable to 190 degrees, achieving a refresh rate of at least once per second for ten baseline targets, and demonstrating a nominal range resolution of plus or minus 1.0 meter at a 1000-meter range. Phase I focuses on concept development and feasibility assessment, while Phase II requires the delivery of a working prototype to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. Applications must be submitted through the Department of Defense SBIR portal by the closing deadline of June 24, 2026.