Wireless Airborne Instrumentation Network (WAIN)
ID: AF241-D010Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

Wireless Airborne Instrumentation Network (WAIN)

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

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

Additional Information

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is seeking proposals for the development of a Wireless Airborne Instrumentation Network (WAIN) under the SBIR program. The objective is to create a network-based data acquisition system capable of wirelessly transmitting airborne instrumentation data while meeting stringent requirements, including a bit error rate of less than 10^-6 and compliance with Air Force Cyber Security and Airworthiness standards. This technology is crucial for reducing aircraft downtime during modifications and enhancing operational capabilities for both military and commercial aircraft. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 21, 2024, with further details available on the DOD SBIR/STTR website.

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