Robust Universal Adaptive Denoising Technology

The DON26TZ01-NV009 SBIR topic seeks to develop robust, adaptive denoising technology for signal processing in radio frequency and acoustic sensing systems. The objective is to create denoising approaches that are effective in highly non-stationary or complex noise environments, requiring minimal training, and capable of suppressing noise while preserving signal features. Current methods struggle with robustness or require extensive tuning. The Navy desires improvements of greater than 10 dB in denoising performance, with the goal of achieving 10-15 dB or more cancellation compared to traditional active noise cancellation. Phase I focuses on concept development, modeling, and simulation for acoustic and RF systems. Phase II involves developing and demonstrating an end-to-end denoising prototype in laboratory and operational environments, emphasizing robustness and ease of integration. Phase III will support transition to Navy use and explore dual-use applications in various fields like remote sensing, communication systems, and biomedical signal processing.