# SBIR / STTR #A23-004

AFC SBIR Phase I research for continuous-time spectrum awareness on Future Tactical UAS

**Buyer:** AFC
**Posted:** May 17, 2023
**Respond By:** June 14, 2023
**Identifier:** A23-004
**NAICS:** 541715, 541512

The Army Futures Command (AFC) seeks SBIR Phase I research into continuous-time signal processing for spectrum awareness on Future Tactical UAS.
- Buyer: Army Futures Command (AFC); no sub-agency or contracting office is identified.
- Opportunity: Phase I research on continuous-time digital signal processing (CT-DSP) for advanced spectrum situational awareness in unmanned aircraft systems.
- Research should assess feasibility and performance benefits compared with conventional DSP, including adaptive sampling, conversion between continuous-time processing and DSP, and machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
- Expected technical work includes models, simulations, prototypes or other feasibility materials, and comparative test cases. A proposed Future Tactical UAS application is central to the research.
- Desired expertise includes continuous-time systems, spectrum estimation, signal processing, UAV swarms, sensor fusion, and machine learning/artificial intelligence. The topic supports Army modernization priorities, including Transparent Battlefield, Warfighter Network, and Gaining Decision Advantage.
- Phase I funding is up to $111,500 for up to six months. Anticipated Phase II deliverables include one prototype system with code, software, and development-tool licenses; Year 1 and Year 2 reports; and three days of on-site training. Phase II timing is not specified.
- No OEMs, vendors, or specific product part numbers are named.

### Description

This SBIR/STTR Phase I topic seeks research into continuous-time signal processing for spectrum situational awareness in UAS applications. Proposals must address feasibility, including the advantages of continuous-time systems over conventional digital signal processing, adaptive sampling, machine learning applications, and a proposed Future Tactical UAS application. Phase I work is to develop models, simulations, prototypes, or other materials to assess technical feasibility and compare continuous-time DSP with conventional DSP. The listed funding amount is up to $111,500, and the Phase I duration is up to six months.

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