FLOATS - Floating and Loitering Ocean Advanced Technology Sensing
ID: SF242-D026Type: Phase II
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FLOATS - Floating and Loitering Ocean Advanced Technology Sensing

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, is seeking innovative solutions for the development of low-cost persistent grid sensor technologies under the SBIR program, titled "FLOATS - Floating and Loitering Ocean Advanced Technology Sensing." The objective is to explore concepts and prototype technologies that can provide atmospheric and maritime research data while maintaining a presence in the same geographic area for extended periods, addressing the challenges of domain awareness in vast oceanic regions. This initiative is critical as it aims to enhance ISR capabilities in the face of evolving adversarial threats, ensuring operational effectiveness in contested environments. The solicitation is currently closed, with the application due date having been June 12, 2024, and further details can be found on the DOD SBIR/STTR website.

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