# SBIR / STTR #A23-011

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

**Buyer:** AFC
**Posted:** May 17, 2023
**Respond By:** June 14, 2023
**Identifier:** A23-011
**NAICS:** 541715, 334511

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.

[View original listing](https://armysbir.army.mil/topics/operations-degraded-visual-environments-using-millimeter-wave-imagery/)