Miniaturized COTS-based Avionics for Missile Systems

We propose to demonstrate intelligent techniques and processes can be effectively applied to advanced Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) parts to enable advanced miniature low SWaP processing and imaging in missile subsystems. In Phase I Space Micro will develop proof of concept(s) for both a) an advanced star tracker/visible sensor, and b) a next generation, low SWaP flight computer based on latest COTS processor and memory ICs. We will design to the MOKV environmental requirements for a kill vehicle, including shock and vibration.Our avionics subsystem design will be at mini-PDR level at end of Phase I including performance and SWaP. With MDA and our primes, we will down select to one subsystem to be designed and manufactured at Space Micro in Phase II. In Phase II Space Micro will develop and test prototype and engineering model (EM) hardware for ground testing to demonstrate that the proposed solution can meet flight environments.We will deliver an EM unit to MDA to be flown on a sounding rocket flight test or MDAs Nanosat Technology Initiative (NTI).Approved for Public Release | 17-MDA-9395(24 Oct 17)