SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-NV011

Navy SBIR Solicitation: Compact Battery-Operated MWIR Hyperspectral Video Camera with Photonic Crystal Integration

The Department of the Navy, through NAVAIR, is seeking small business proposals for the research and development of a next-generation compact, battery-operated mid-wave infrared (MWIR) hyperspectral video camera with integrated photonic crystal technology. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (NAVAIR) - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a compact, battery-operated MWIR hyperspectral, high-definition, real-time video camera - Must operate in the 3-5 micron wavelength range - High resolution: 1280x1024 to 2048x1536 pixels - Spectral resolution: below 5 nm - Frame rates: up to 125 Hz - Up to 500 spectral bands per frame - Pixel pitch: 8-12 microns - Size: under 4.9 cm; Weight: 7.5 grams - Advanced lithium-ion battery (3600 Wh/kg), low power consumption (600 mW) - Robust environmental tolerances (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude) - Integration of photonic crystal technology - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is for new technology development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Real-time hyperspectral video capability in a compact, lightweight, battery-powered form - Integration of photonic crystal technology for enhanced performance - Must exceed current multispectral camera capabilities for military reconnaissance and sensing - Set aside for small businesses under the SBIR program - Place of Performance: - Work to be performed for the Navy, managed by NAVAIR

Description

This solicitation is for the development of a compact, battery-operated mid-wave infrared (MWIR) hyperspectral, high-definition, real-time video camera integrated with photonic crystal technology. The program is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative and is issued by NAVAIR for the Navy. The solicitation is open for responses from February 1, 2023, to February 28, 2023. It focuses on research and development in physical sciences, specifically in the areas of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and related systems manufacturing.

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