Improved RF Seeker Antenna System for Medium Caliber Projectiles (1000-387)

SI2 Technologies, Inc. (SI2) proposes to design and develop conformal end-fire seeker antenna systems to enable guided medium caliber projectiles. We will leverage our validated Phase I antenna and surface treatment designs to refine and optimize a form-factor antenna system and manufacturing plan for targeted munitions platforms. The proposed antenna is conformal, extremely low profile and affordable. The advantages of SI2’s antenna include high gain with improved pattern shaping, low profile, minimum weight and reduced cost. In Phase II, the conformal end-fire antenna system design will be refined and optimized using state-of-the-art electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools. SI2 will also develop an additive manufacturing process adaptable to multiple projectile platforms. The performance of the antenna system will be validated through the manufacture and testing of high fidelity, form factor prototypes. The prototype will be subjected to full RF characterization and also system tested, resulting in TRL/MRL 7 for the antenna technology.SI2 Technologies, Inc. (SI2) proposes to design and develop conformal end-fire seeker antenna systems to enable guided medium caliber projectiles. We will leverage our validated Phase I antenna and surface treatment designs to refine and optimize a form-factor antenna system and manufacturing plan for targeted munitions platforms. The proposed antenna is conformal, extremely low profile and affordable. The advantages of SI2’s antenna include high gain with improved pattern shaping, low profile, minimum weight and reduced cost. In Phase II, the conformal end-fire antenna system design will be refined and optimized using state-of-the-art electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools. SI2 will also develop an additive manufacturing process adaptable to multiple projectile platforms. The performance of the antenna system will be validated through the manufacture and testing of high fidelity, form factor prototypes. The prototype will be subjected to full RF characterization and also system tested, resulting in TRL/MRL 7 for the antenna technology.