SBIR / STTR #TPQ-53 Managed Comms/Radar Functionality

Army SBIR Seeks Advanced Communications and Resource Management for AN/TPQ-53 Radar

This Army SBIR opportunity seeks innovative solutions to enhance the AN/TPQ-53 radar system with advanced communications and resource management capabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army SBIR Program - Products/Services Requested: - Development and demonstration of a managed communications capability for the AN/TPQ-53 radar system - Multi-function resource manager to coordinate radar and communications functions - Algorithm development, including machine learning techniques, for efficient data sharing and improved target detection - Prototype demonstration using surrogate radar systems - Integration of improvements into the radar's software baseline - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on digital array technologies and integrated communications - Study and evaluation of candidate communications modes (including encryption), focusing on size, power, speed, and complexity - Detailed modeling, simulation, and demonstration plans - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Quantities and part numbers are not specified; this is a research and development effort with phased deliverables.

Description

This solicitation seeks the development and demonstration of a Communications capability and Multi-Function resource manager for the AN/TPQ-53 radar system. The project aims to integrate communications into the radar system to improve target location accuracy and detection probability through timely data sharing between multiple radar systems. The effort includes developing algorithms, investigating machine learning-based management techniques, and demonstrating prototypes using surrogate radar systems. The project is structured in phases, from initial development and study to prototype demonstration and eventual productization of improvements into the software baseline.

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