Environment Effects on UV/VIS/IR Observables of Hypersonic Configurations Under Non-Traditional Viewing Conditions

The Department of Defense, specifically the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on developing an innovative model to analyze the environmental effects on ultraviolet (UV), visible (Vis), and infrared (IR) observables of hypersonic configurations under non-traditional viewing conditions. The objective is to create a high-fidelity atmospheric effects model that accounts for various atmospheric phenomena and backgrounds, enhancing the detection and tracking of dim, fast-moving targets such as hypersonic cruise missiles. This initiative is critical for improving missile defense capabilities and has potential applications in both defense and commercial remote sensing sectors. Proposals are due by February 5, 2025, with the opportunity opening on January 8, 2025, and further details can be found at the provided source link: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.