Passively Augmented LiDAR
ID: AF233-0017Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Passively Augmented LiDAR

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2023

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2447923

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 "Passively Augmented LiDAR" as part of the SBIR 23.3 BAA. The Air Force is specifically interested in investigating and prototyping passive imager and laser beam scanners for a Passively Augmented LiDAR (PAL) architecture. The goal of this technology is to autonomously detect, recognize, and identify objects that may be obscured by background clutter. The PAL architecture combines a multi-kilometer range LiDAR with a passive imager to provide high frame rate, high resolution, wide Field of Regard (FOR) imaging. The passive imager will be capable of producing image quality sufficient for target identification, while the LiDAR system will provide 3D imagery and spectropolarimetric properties of objects in the narrow FOR. The PAL concept overcomes the limitations of traditional LiDAR systems by quickly scanning small regions within a large FOR. The technology has potential applications in military systems, geologic surveys, urban planning, agriculture, and search and rescue missions. The project will be conducted in three phases, starting with literature investigation and system design in Phase I, followed by hardware procurement and prototype development in Phase II, and concluding with the development of a full system prototype and demonstration in Phase III. The project is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) due to its defense-related nature.

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