DIRECT TO PHASE II: Development of Full Polarimetric Radar for Sea Surface Effects and Phenomenology
ID: N242-D07Type: Phase II
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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Development of Full Polarimetric Radar for Sea Surface Effects and Phenomenology

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Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

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Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals for the development of a Full Polarimetric Radar system under the Direct to Phase II SBIR program, identified as topic number N242-D07. The objective is to create an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Software Defined Radio (SDR) Radar that spans the P-Band through Ku-Band spectrum, addressing deficiencies in current Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities and parts obsolescence of the existing P-8A X-Band Radar. This radar system is crucial for enhancing target detection across various environments and will support both military applications and potential commercial uses in agriculture, forestry, and urban planning. Interested parties must submit their proposals by June 12, 2024, and can find more information on the solicitation through the provided link to the DOD SBIR/STTR website.

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