Energy-Aware Autonomy for Air Vehicles
ID: AF233-0030Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Energy-Aware Autonomy for Air Vehicles

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2023

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2447949

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 "Energy-Aware Autonomy for Air Vehicles" as part of the SBIR 23.3 BAA. The objective of this topic is to develop innovative ideas and algorithms to control, manage, and extend the electrical power and thermal capabilities of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) through energy-aware autonomous algorithms. The research can focus on various flight phases, such as pre-flight planning, ground operations, climbing, cruising, mission area, return, or post-flight. Potential algorithms may include path planning, task planning, energy contingency management, prediction of energy usage, optimal formation flying, intelligent electrical startup, and energy run-time assurance. The research aims to improve the overall capability of a single vehicle and integrate the power and thermal performances of multiple UAVs across a fleet. The Phase I of the project will focus on the development of use cases, while Phase II will involve further development and implementation of the algorithms. Commercial applications could include optimizing flight routes for package delivery or air taxis, while military applications could extend mission capabilities of unmanned vehicles. The solicitation is open from September 20, 2023, to October 18, 2023. For more information, visit the DoD SBIR 23.3 BAA on grants.gov.

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