2233465
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Sbir Phase II: Satcom Technology of Elaborate Luneburg Lens Antenna - The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to develop a full satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal commonly known as VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) for fixed and mobile platforms such as residences, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, and maritime crafts.
This novel satellite communication antenna can be used for low, medium and geosynchronous Earth orbits (LEO/MEO/GEO). Inexpensive, rapid prototyping will promote the proliferation of SATCOM technology that will serve disadvantaged communities, low resourced businesses in remote areas, transportation-related industries, and national security.
This SBIR Phase II project seeks to develop a SATCOM antenna technology. The technology pushes the technical limits of current SATCOM antenna technologies ("dish" antenna and phased-array antenna also known as electronically steerable antenna, flat panel, and others). The technical capabilities metrics include an extremely high data bandwidth output that is 100 times current bandwidth and a data traffic speed that is 100-times that of current technologies for speed performance.
In addition, this approach provides reliable, dependable connectivity with a view angle capability that covers a large spatial angle. The large view angle, used in radar applications, enables a unique tactical scanning advantage of the sky for defense operations and provides simultaneous engagement capability to several flying targets at once, i.e., intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) or drones.
With a relatively small footprint compared to current antennas, this approach addresses several capability gaps encountered in the defense industry. It also addresses internet connectivity/voice communication issues that have plagued extensive areas of the Earth, making urban cable communication networks and moving platforms such as leisure and commercial air and maritime transportation more accessible.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. - Subawards are not planned for this award.
This novel satellite communication antenna can be used for low, medium and geosynchronous Earth orbits (LEO/MEO/GEO). Inexpensive, rapid prototyping will promote the proliferation of SATCOM technology that will serve disadvantaged communities, low resourced businesses in remote areas, transportation-related industries, and national security.
This SBIR Phase II project seeks to develop a SATCOM antenna technology. The technology pushes the technical limits of current SATCOM antenna technologies ("dish" antenna and phased-array antenna also known as electronically steerable antenna, flat panel, and others). The technical capabilities metrics include an extremely high data bandwidth output that is 100 times current bandwidth and a data traffic speed that is 100-times that of current technologies for speed performance.
In addition, this approach provides reliable, dependable connectivity with a view angle capability that covers a large spatial angle. The large view angle, used in radar applications, enables a unique tactical scanning advantage of the sky for defense operations and provides simultaneous engagement capability to several flying targets at once, i.e., intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) or drones.
With a relatively small footprint compared to current antennas, this approach addresses several capability gaps encountered in the defense industry. It also addresses internet connectivity/voice communication issues that have plagued extensive areas of the Earth, making urban cable communication networks and moving platforms such as leisure and commercial air and maritime transportation more accessible.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. - Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "NSF SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PHASE II (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE II", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF22552
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Tucson,
Arizona
85747-9192
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
22-552
US Air Tech was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 2233465
worth $979,625
from National Science Foundation in October 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Tucson Arizona United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase II
Title
SBIR Phase II:SATCOM TECHNOLOGY OF ELABORATE LUNEBURG LENS ANTENNA
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to develop a full satellite communication (satcom) terminal commonly known as VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) for fixed and mobile platforms such as residences, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, and maritime crafts. This novel satellite communication antenna can be used for Low, Medium and Geosynchronous Earth Orbits (LEO/MEO/GEO). Inexpensive, rapid prototyping will promote the proliferation of satcom technology that will serve disadvantaged communities, low resourced businesses in remote areas, transportation-related industries, and national security._x000D_ _x000D_ This SBIR Phase II project seeks to develop a satcom antenna technology. The technology pushes the technical limits of current satcom antenna technologies (‘dish’ antenna and phased-array antenna also known as electronically steerable antenna, flat panel, and others). The technical capabilities metrics include an extremely high data bandwidth output that is 100 times current bandwidth and a data traffic speed that is 100-times that of current technologies for speed performance. In addition, this approach provides reliable, dependable connectivity with a view angle capability that covers a large spatial angle. The large view angle, used in radar applications, enables a unique tactical scanning advantage of the sky for defense operations and provides simultaneous engagement capability to several flying targets at once, i.e., Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) or drones. With a relatively small footprint compared to current antennas, this approach addresses several capability gaps encountered in the defense industry.It also addresses internet connectivity/voice communication issues that have plagued extensive areas of the earth, making urban cable communication networks and moving platforms such as leisure and commercial air and maritime transportation more accessible._x000D_ _x000D_ This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
W
Solicitation Number
NSF 22-552
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 10/6/23
Period of Performance
10/1/23
Start Date
9/30/25
End Date
Funding Split
$979.6K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$979.6K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2233465
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
N4TSTK9W7LW1
Awardee CAGE
8BVD9
Performance District
AZ-06
Senators
Kyrsten Sinema
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $979,625 | 100% |
Modified: 10/6/23