NA24OARX021G0036
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose:
Technical abstract: The goal of this Phase 2 SBIR is for Orbotic Systems to continue the work in the Phase 1 SBIR.
The result is an instrument capable of generating in-situ, global, ionospheric-thermospheric neutral density and wind ion data on a near real-time basis.
Orbotic Systems is developing an instrument called WIND (WIND ION NEUTRAL DENSITY) which will be finalized in Phase 2.
This proposal leverages Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and 8 hardware and software as the basis to develop a new generation of space-based space weather observation remote sensors inside of a CubeSat platform.
As fully described in this proposal's technical content section, the WIND instrument builds on the earlier success of the space-qualified WINCS instrument (WIND ION NEUTRAL COMPOSITION SUITE), flown on the following missions: GPIM, STPSAT-3, SENSE (CubeSat), Politech.1 (CubeSat), CADRE (CubeSat).
Recent Orbotic Systems discussions with NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) show that there is a clear need to generate global atmospheric neutral density data on a real-time basis in the 200km to 700km altitude range.
Orbotic Systems is responsive to this need and has identified a means to obtain in-situ density readings to assist NOAA and the private sector in space weather forecasting efforts.
Summary of anticipated results, implications of approach, and potential commercial applications: In-situ space weather analysis is a low-cost solution that will enhance spacecraft orbit analysis and mitigate space debris risk thereby increasing mission success, reducing the threat of collisions, and protecting assets in space.
Our WIND instrument will also provide data for SWPC to validate their models and other data-assimilation thermospheric models.
Many businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies will find value in this data.
Examples include Amazon, Telesat, Boeing, SpaceX, Orbcomm, Planet, Kayhan Space, Privateer Space, Scout, Orbital Transport Services, Maverick Space, Cal Poly CubeSat Lab, University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, NASA, and NOAA.
Orbotic Systems is turn-key ready with a business and marketing plan in place.
Our business plan includes the ability to quickly transform the WIND space weather sensor into a product with a sales strategy.
The neutral density space weather data generated from this project will clearly be a valuable commodity in its own right.
Technical abstract: The goal of this Phase 2 SBIR is for Orbotic Systems to continue the work in the Phase 1 SBIR.
The result is an instrument capable of generating in-situ, global, ionospheric-thermospheric neutral density and wind ion data on a near real-time basis.
Orbotic Systems is developing an instrument called WIND (WIND ION NEUTRAL DENSITY) which will be finalized in Phase 2.
This proposal leverages Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and 8 hardware and software as the basis to develop a new generation of space-based space weather observation remote sensors inside of a CubeSat platform.
As fully described in this proposal's technical content section, the WIND instrument builds on the earlier success of the space-qualified WINCS instrument (WIND ION NEUTRAL COMPOSITION SUITE), flown on the following missions: GPIM, STPSAT-3, SENSE (CubeSat), Politech.1 (CubeSat), CADRE (CubeSat).
Recent Orbotic Systems discussions with NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) show that there is a clear need to generate global atmospheric neutral density data on a real-time basis in the 200km to 700km altitude range.
Orbotic Systems is responsive to this need and has identified a means to obtain in-situ density readings to assist NOAA and the private sector in space weather forecasting efforts.
Summary of anticipated results, implications of approach, and potential commercial applications: In-situ space weather analysis is a low-cost solution that will enhance spacecraft orbit analysis and mitigate space debris risk thereby increasing mission success, reducing the threat of collisions, and protecting assets in space.
Our WIND instrument will also provide data for SWPC to validate their models and other data-assimilation thermospheric models.
Many businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies will find value in this data.
Examples include Amazon, Telesat, Boeing, SpaceX, Orbcomm, Planet, Kayhan Space, Privateer Space, Scout, Orbital Transport Services, Maverick Space, Cal Poly CubeSat Lab, University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, NASA, and NOAA.
Orbotic Systems is turn-key ready with a business and marketing plan in place.
Our business plan includes the ability to quickly transform the WIND space weather sensor into a product with a sales strategy.
The neutral density space weather data generated from this project will clearly be a valuable commodity in its own right.
Awardee
Funding Goals
18 CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION 19 WEATHER-READY NATION 20 HEALTHY OCEANS 21 RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMIES
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Thousand Oaks,
California
913605827
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Orbotic Systems was awarded
Project Grant NA24OARX021G0036
worth $650,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Thousand Oaks California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.021 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY24 NOAA SBIR Phase II.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase II
Title
In-Situ Space Weather Analysis
Abstract
The goal of this Phase 2 SBIR is for Orbotic Systems to continue the work in the Phase 1 SBIR. The result is an instrument capable of generating in-situ, global, ionospheric-thermospheric neutral density and wind ion data on a near real-time basis. Orbotic Systems is developing an instrument called WIND (Wind Ion Neutral Density) which will be finalized in Phase 2. This proposal leverages Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and 8 hardware and software as the basis to develop a new generation of space-based space weather observation remote sensors inside of a CubeSat platform. As fully described in this proposal’s Technical Content section, the WIND instrument builds on the earlier success of the space-qualified WINCS instrument (Wind Ion Neutral Composition Suite), flown on the following missions: GPIM, STPSat-3, SENSE (CubeSat), Politech.1 (CubeSat), CADRE (CubeSat). Recent Orbotic Systems discussions with NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) show that there is a clear need to generate global atmospheric neutral density data on a real-time basis in the 200 km to 700 km altitude range. Orbotic Systems is responsive to this need and has identified a means to obtain in situ density readings to assist NOAA and the private sector in space weather forecasting efforts. In-Situ Space Weather Analysis is a low-cost solution that will enhance spacecraft orbit analysis and mitigate space debris risk thereby increasing mission success, reducing the threat of collisions, and protecting assets in space. Our WIND instrument will also provide data for SWPC to validate their models and other data-assimilation thermospheric models.
Topic Code
9.5
Solicitation Number
NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008239
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 11/19/24
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$650.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$650.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to NA24OARX021G0036
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA24OARX021G0036
SAI Number
NA24OARX021G0036-001
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BR OFC OF PROG.PLANNING&INTEGRATION
Awardee UEI
X2GGW3YKBUH3
Awardee CAGE
9BN27
Performance District
CA-26
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Modified: 11/19/24