SBIR / STTR #A23-011

AFC Phase I research for millimeter-wave imaging in degraded visual environments

AFC is seeking Phase I research to develop millimeter-wave imaging for Army operations in degraded visual environments. - Government buyer: AFC, for an Army SBIR/STTR Phase I opportunity; no more specific office or sub-agency is identified. - Requested work: Define a low-size, weight, and power millimeter-wave imaging system concept and assess its feasibility. - Performance goals: Operate at 24 frames per second or better and detect and resolve a human shape from at least 30 meters, including in low light, fog, dust, rain, and snow. - Technology approach: The notice encourages commercial off-the-shelf components, including automotive millimeter-wave radar technology, but names no OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers. - Potential later-phase work: Build and deliver a hardware prototype, demonstrate video-rate threat imaging, develop AI/ML-supported threat detection, and refine the system for deployment and manufacturability. - Funding and duration: Funding is listed up to $111,500; Phase I is up to 6 months.

Description

The Army SBIR/STTR Phase I topic seeks development of a millimeter wave imaging system that can visualize through degraded visual environments, including low light, fog, dust, rain, and snow. Phase I work includes defining a system concept and conducting a feasibility study; the system should operate at 24 frames per second or better and resolve a human shape at 30 meters or more. The notice describes later-phase work involving a hardware prototype, video-rate threat imaging, and AI/ML-supported threat detection. The topic lists funding up to $111,500 and a duration of up to six months.

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