Synthetic Weather Environment Injection
ID: AF233-0033Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Synthetic Weather Environment Injection

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2023

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2447953

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Aug 23, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Sep 20, 2023 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Oct 18, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Oct 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Synthetic Weather Environment Injection" as part of the SBIR 23.3 BAA program. The Air Force branch is specifically interested in this topic. The objective is to develop a tool that can generate synthetic weather data and propose means to inject it into DoD exercises, training, and simulation. The current AF Weather systems cannot produce or process this synthetic weather.

In Phase I, the goal is to develop a conceptual design for the tool and identify DoD applications that could utilize synthetic weather for training, exercises, and simulations. Phase II involves developing and demonstrating a proof-of-concept Synthetic Data Generation & Injection prototype system based on the Phase I design. In Phase III, the prototype system will be demonstrated by delivering synthetic weather data to customers using simulations and virtual exercises. The ultimate aim is to operationalize the prototype.

The research in this solicitation has potential applications in areas such as advanced computing and software. The project duration and funding specifics are not mentioned in the document. The solicitation notice can be found at this link, and more information about the SBIR program can be found at the Defense SBIR/STTR website.

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