Missile Systems Design Improvements

SI2 Technologies, Inc. (SI2) proposes to design and develop an improved data link antenna for missile platforms. We will leverage our validated Phase I X-band data link antenna design to refine and optimize a form-factor high gain array for a missile guidance section. The proposed antenna is conformal, extremely low profile and affordable. The advantages of SI2s antenna include high efficiency, low profile, weight reduction and reduced cost. In Phase II, the high gain data link antenna design will be refined and optimized using state-of-the-art electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools. The performance of the antenna system will be validated through the manufacture and testing of a high fidelity, form factor prototype. The prototype will be subjected to full RF characterization and environmental testing to critical missile environments and also system tested in a missile testbed, resulting in TRL/MRL 6 for the antenna technology. Approved for Public Release 15-MDA-8169 (20 March 15)