Air force 14. 1 Small Business Innovation Research (sbir) Proposal Submission Instructions
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3. McHale, John. Rad-hard company designs non-volatile memory for megarad environments. 01 06 2009. 17 03 2013 4. Schindler, C., et al. "Low Current Resistive Switching in Cu-SiO2 Cells." Appl. Phys. Lett. 2008: 92, 122910-122911. 5. Tong, W. M., et al. "Radiation Hardness of TiO2 Memristive Switches." IWWW Trans. Nucl. Sci. 2010: 57, 1640-43. KEYWORDS: Memristor, non-volatile memory, radiation hardened electronics, space environment, static memory drives, ReRAM, CID, Component Interface Descriptions AF141-251 TITLE: On-Orbit Reprogrammable Digital Waveform Generator for GPS KEY TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Space Platforms The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with section 5.4.c.(8) of the solicitation and within the AF Component-specific instructions. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws. Please direct questions to the AF SBIR/STTR Contracting Officer, Ms. Kristina Croake, kristina.croake@us.af.mil. OBJECTIVE: Develop an on-orbit reprogrammable digital waveform generator (ORDWG) for GPS satellites. DESCRIPTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) space segment is currently comprised of 31 satellites in a Medium Earth Orbit at an altitude of approximately 20,000km. Each satellite has an on-board waveform generator to create, combine and output several signals for terrestrial users to determine their geographic location and synchronize timing. These signals contain navigation data, Selective Availability (S/A) and Anti-Spoofing (A/S) capabilities, and Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) codes to produce the appropriate signals for continual transmission. The PRN codes are the Coarse Acquisition (C/A), Civilian (C), Encrypted Precision (P/Y), Military (M) codes, and Safety of Life (SoL) codes. These codes, when combined with the carrier frequency, are called Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) because taken individually they look like noise. However, they are generated by a known algorithm and do repeat. For the C/A code, the PRN pattern repeats every millisecond, however, for the P(Y) code, the PRN pattern repeats every 267 days. The PRN pattern is unique for each satellite in order to allow the entire constellation to operate on the same frequencies. These codes are combined with a navigation message, which contains vehicle unique Telemetry, Clock, Ephemeris, and GPS constellation Almanac data. The combined codes and messages are transmitted in several frequency bands: L1 (1575.42MHz), L2 (1227.60MHz), and L5 (1176.54MHz). The L1 frequency includes the L1C/A, L1C, L1P(Y) and L1M codes. L2 frequency transmission includes the L2C, L2P/Y, and L2M codes. The Safety of Life (SoL) codes are broadcast only on the L5 frequency band. In addition, these waveforms contain two methods for denial of accuracy to civilian receivers: Selective Availability (S/A) and Anti-Spoofing (A/S). S/A is the injection of intentional errors into the waveform to decrease precision, while A/S uses an encryption method to decrease the likelihood of false signals. Waveform generation is becoming more complex as the GPS system matures with additional functions being added, anti-jamming routines changing, etc. Currently, there is no practical way to modify the waveform generation routine on-board the satellite. There is a need to develop a digital waveform generator that can be reprogrammed only from the GPS Ground Control Segment with new waveform generation routines while the satellite is in orbit. This new ORDWG shall produce and be capable of modifying all current L1 PRN codes, be able to produce up to 10 different code signals, be able to change the navigation message data rates, combine the PRN codes and navigation messages with no losses or interference, and meet or exceed current applicable GPS specification requirements. This new waveform generator design should also include reductions in Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaPC) to the greatest extent possible. Proposals should clearly indicate how the result of the effort would be shown to improve the GPS system's capabilities through a test and validation plan. Testing and validation of risk reduction components of the overall effort in Phase I is encouraged. Offerors are encouraged to work with PNT system prime contractors to help ensure applicability of their efforts and begin work towards technology transition. Offerors should clearly indicate in their proposals what government furnished property or information are required for effort success. Requests for other-DoD contractor intellectual property will be rejected. Radhard reqs for ORDWG: Effect: Units: Level: Total Ionizing Dose rad(Si) 1e6 Single-Event Upset Err/bit-day 1e10 Single-Event Latchup None None Dose-Rate Upset rads(Si)/s 1e10 Dose-Rate Survivability rads(Si)/s 1e12 PHASE I: The resource constraints are 6 months and $150,000. Develop an On-Orbit Reprogrammable Digital Waveform Generator or conceptual design. This waveform generator can use radiation hardened reprogrammable logic, such as the Xilinx Vertex 5QV Rad Hard Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). PHASE II: The selected company will design and build a brassboard or prototype On-Orbit Reprogrammable Digital Waveform Generator for ground test and evaluation. Phase II efforts should include ensuring compatibility with CID supporting overall payload &space vehicle reference designs as part of their commercialization effort. CID will be supplied to Phase I awardees invited to propose for Phase II. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: The selected company will produce a space-qualifiable On-Orbit Reprogrammable Digital Waveform Generator. The company will support successful completion of the space qualification tests and transition of the waveform generator to production for inclusion in GPS satellites. REFERENCES: 1. Blewitt, Geoffrey. "Basics of the GPS Technique: Observation Equations." Geodetic Applications of GPS. The Swedish Land Survey, 1997. 2. National Coordination Office for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing. New Civil Signals. 06 February 2013. 19 March 2013. 3. Space Segment. 12 February 2013. 19 March 2013. KEYWORDS: GPS, Digital Waveform Generator, Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoof, Selective Availability, CID, Component Interface Descriptions AF141-252 TITLE: Positioning, Navigating, Timing, Communications, Architecture, Mission Design KEY TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Space Platforms The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with section 5.4.c.(8) of the solicitation and within the AF Component-specific instructions. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws. Please direct questions to the AF SBIR/STTR Contracting Officer, Ms. Kristina Croake, kristina.croake@us.af.mil. OBJECTIVE: Create a revolutionary space-based architecture to better sustain U.S. military Global Positioning Systems in the 21st Century. DESCRIPTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite position, navigation, and timing system that provides position, velocity, and time in nearly all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities to military, civil and commercial users around the world. Advances in technology and new demands on the existing system have since led to efforts to modernize all three segments of the GPS system.
- Reductions in sustainment costs for the GPS constellation - Enhanced signal security - Enhanced robustness of the constellation - Reduced time to first fix - Enhanced accuracy - Enhanced canyon and urban canyon performance - Reduced jammer susceptibility Possible solutions for this topic area include but should not be limited to alternative constellation designs and orbital geometries, alternative frequencies, hosted PNT payloads on other space systems, and ground or space-based augmentations. Specific innovations at the component, subsystem, or payload level can be considered in this topic area to the extent that they enable fundamental changes in orbital configurations, architectures, or costs. PHASE I: Design a revolutionary architecture to sustain U.S. military GPS systems. Develop concepts for deployed infrastructure (space, air, or terrestrial-based) and associated user equipment. Identify key functional performance parameters and associated enabling technologies required to realize conceived revolutionary approach. Deliver a credible technology development plan for Phase II effort(s). PHASE II: Design and construct a limited operational system based on the work in Phase I and Phase II. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Design and construct a limited operational system based on the work in Phase I and Phase II. Military application: GPS/OCX follow-on system. Commercial application: Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). REFERENCES: 1. National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Future of the Global Positioning System; National Academy of Public Administration (1995). The global positioning system: a shared national asset: recommendations for technical improvements and enhancements. National Academies Press. p. 16.ISBN 0-309-05283-1. Retrieved 2013-08-16., Chapter 1, p. 16. 2. Factsheets: GPS Advanced Control Segment (OCX). LosAngeles.af.mil. October 25, 2011. 3. National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Architecture Final Report, National Security Space Office, September 2008. 4. Jaizki Mendizabal; Roc Berenguer; Juan Melendez (2009). GPS and Galileo. McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-159869-9. 5. The Future of the Global Positioning System, Defense Science Board, October 2005, p. 44 - 45. KEYWORDS: Positioning, navigation, timing, Global Positioning System, GPS, PNT, RF, jamming, signals, denied, triangulation AF141-253 TITLE: Disruptive Military Navigation Architectures KEY TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Space Platforms The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with section 5.4.c.(8) of the solicitation and within the AF Component-specific instructions. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws. Please direct questions to the AF SBIR/STTR Contracting Officer, Ms. Kristina Croake, kristina.croake@us.af.mil. OBJECTIVE: Create a disruptive, fundamentally-new military navigation architecture to provide game-changing advantages for U.S. forces. DESCRIPTION: GPS is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and timing information in many weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities to military and civil users. Advances in technology and new demands on the existing system have led to efforts to modernize the GPS system and implement the next generation of GPS III satellites and next-generation Operational Control System (OCX) (2). As effective as these advances are, new concepts are needed for next-generation position, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. Relevant environments are congested, contested, and competitive and the PNT solutions will subsequently need to account for more difficult environment. Architectures are sought which have the promise of changing the value proposition for military users. Different physical processes are sought and approaches which profoundly change the cost, sustainment needs, vulnerabilities, performance levels, or operational constraints on users. Within this topic area, there is no need to meet the full suite of existing GPS program requirements. Performance requirements are specifically removed if the proposed solution promises one or more game changing variations in capability. Compromise on performance levels trading for fundamentally new capability may be considered in any area including accuracy, user hardware SWaP, all-weather 24-hour operation, or global coverage. To encourage more disruptive thinking, this topic area also removes the requirement to be backwards compatible with existing hardware and software and/or to be compatible with and interoperable with existing GPS constellations. Examples of game-changing capabilities should not be limited to but may include the ability to: - Operate in a completely RF-jammed environment - Operate without access to space assets - Use existing natural or man-made radiation sources as fiduciaries. There is no requirement in this topic area to include space-based assets but the use of existing or new space-based assets is permitted as an enhancement. Aerial, ground-based, sea-based and subterranean assets may be considered. Systems that work only for air, ground, sea, or space navigation or for only a subset of these will be considered if they provide other game-changing capabilities. Systems with minimal infrastructure cost needs are specifically desired, but exquisite capability requiring extensive infrastructure will also be considered. Systems that specifically require access to the existing GPS system in order to function at all should not be proposed under this topic. Possible solutions for this topic include but should not be limited to: - completely self-contained units that use a combination of natural and artificial radiation sources in combination with inertial measurement system, - architectures that use multi-mode measurement of man-made and natural landmarks, airborne transceivers and timers, - celestial navigation using optical or other forms of radiation, and - modulation or passive measurement of other natural or artificial types of radiation, including acoustics, magnetic fields, Whistler waves.
PHASE I: Design a "Disruptive Navigation Architecture" based on feasible yet novel and disruptive technical approaches that revolutionize U.S. military navigation capabilities for the 21st Century. Identify key functional performance parameters and associated enabling technologies required to realize alternate navigation architectures. Deliver a credible technology development plan for Phase II effort(s). PHASE II: Develop baseline performance and/or sustainment costs estimates that show advantages relative to the existing, evolving GPS-based architecture. Develop higher-fidelity, end-to-end architecture models, development roadmaps, and enabling component technologies for the proposed new disruptive navigation architecture. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Design and construct a limited operational system based on the work in Phase I and Phase II. This system may incorporate military GPS information (PRS, M Code), but should not rely on them, and be capable of operating when they are not available. REFERENCES: 1. National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Future of the Global Positioning System; National Academy of Public Administration (1995). The global positioning system: a shared national asset: recommendations for technical improvements and enhancements. National Academies Press. p. 16.ISBN 0-309-05283-1. Retrieved 2013-08-16., Chapter 1, p. 16. 2. Factsheets: GPS Advanced Control Segment (OCX). Losangeles.af.mil. October 25, 2011. KEYWORDS: Positioning, navigating, timing, Global Positioning System, GPS, PNT, RF, jamming, signals, denied, triangulation AF - Directory: wp-content -> uploads -> 2016 2016 -> 2017 afoCo Landmark Scholarship Program 2016 -> Instructions for the Preparation of Camera-Ready Contributions to the Conference Proceedings 2016 -> Step student Scholarships for Year 10-13 2016 -> The united church of canada 2016 -> Idan raichel biography – May 2016 Brief Producer, keyboardist, Lyricist, composer and Performer Idan Raichel 2016 -> An introduction to centre’s interventions expanding access to justice 2016 -> Sanchar Shakti 2016 -> Unit analysis should help here. We want number of bananas 2016 -> The Autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates 2016 -> The Great Heat and the Rhode Island Deep Water Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians) Fishery 1875-1905 Download 1.72 Mb. Share with your friends:
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