Small Business Innovative Research - MDA
Abstract
This project explores innovative concepts pursuant to Public Law 106-554 (Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000) and Public Law 107-50 (Small Business Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act of 2001), which mandates a two-phase competition for small businesses with innovative technologies that can also be commercialized. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will develop new dual-use technologies for possible future Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) needs. Dual-use means that the technologies will also be judged on their potential for future private sector investment both as a vehicle for reducing development time and cost, unit costs of new MDA BMDS technologies, and as a route to national economic growth through new commercial products. MDA will conduct the competition and will award and manage the contracts. The Missile Defense Agency`s SBIR/STTR investments are divided into 14 Research Areas from 5 MDA Elements: -Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD): A hybrid program office (MDA/Navy) that builds BMD Capability for use in multi-mission ships and in Aegis Ashore. -Command, Control, Communication, Computer Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR): Defines, develops and deploys an integrated Sensor and Command and Control (C2) capability for Missile Defense -Program and Integration: Supervises the Acquisition Category ID ACAT 1D Ballistic Missile Defense System Program portfolio including element design, development, system integration, and test. -Test: Characterizes ballistic missile defense capabilities and supports fielding of an integrated and effective capability to the Warfighter. -Advanced Technology: Develops cost and operationally effective capabilities; explores and develops technology to counter future threats. Small Business Innovation Research topic areas for FY 2012 included: -Combined Radio Frequency/Infrared Data Correlation -Radio Frequency/Infrared Data Fusion -Innovative Technologies for High Performance Infrared Detectors -Novel Planning Algorithms for Hybrid Land and Sea Platform Sensor Coordination -Radar Waveforms to Discern Remote Object Attributes -3G and 4G Communication System Interference Remediation Techniques -Asset Pairing for Battle Management -Radio Frequency/Infrared Data Fusion for Track and Data Correlation -Anti-Tamper Technology for Missile Defense -Techniques for Performing Warhead Characterization -Fast-Running Physics-Based Models for Intercept Debris Aero-heating and Aero-thermal Demise -Modeling High Explosive Detonation Response and Resulting Debris/Shrapnel Generation from Submunitions Warheads -Antenna design in the Plasma Environment -Radio Frequency Material Property Characterization -Advanced Techniques for Lossless Compression of Target Vehicle Telemetry -Modular Hypergolic Leak Detector -Acquisition, Tracking and Pointing Technologies for High Energy Laser Applications -Development of Line-narrowed Diode Pump Sources for Diode Pumped Alkali Laser systems -Optics and Coatings for High Energy Laser Applications -Atmospheric Characterization for Directed Energy Applications -Light weight Rubidium-Metal Vapor Circulating System -Solid State High Energy Laser Batteries and Power Sources -Methodologies for Realtime Correction of Water Vapor Effects on an Infrared Scene -Lightweight Communication Equipment for Interceptor Communications -Miniature Extendable Nozzles or Actuating Nozzles for Improved Specific Impulse of Divert and Attitude Control System\Thrusters -Powdered Propellant Rocket Motor -Waste Heat Recovery of Rocket Motors for Reduction of Battery Weight -Affordable Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures with Embedded Electrical Interfaces -Marking of Components for Avoidance of Counterfeit Parts -Thermal Isolation of Nozzle Exit Cone Insulators -Electro-Optic Infrared Debris Management during ascent phase for Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications -Post Intercept Debris Predictions for Electro-Optic Infrared Scene Modeling -Human-in-Control Modeling -Modeling & Simulation Uncertainty Quantification -High energy laser analysis tool with experimental verification of Diode Pumped Alkali Laser rate constants -Improved Target Discrimination of Multiple Targets Using Bulk Filtering for Debris -Anchoring Post-Intercept Debris Prediction Tools -Detailed Lethality Assessments for Flight Test Events -Innovative designs for reliable Electro-Explosive Ordnance Devices -Long-Term Missile Aging Assessment & Reliability Predictions for Polymer Materials and Electronic Parts -Cost Effective, Reliable Service Life Extension Testing of Ordnance Devices -Correlation identification and evaluation of new technologies or methodologies to accurately measure inertial movement in a stressing flight environment -Materials and Life Cycle Sustainability
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0605502C_6_0400_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2012 funds were transferred to Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer from other Program Elements
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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