Tamper Resistant UAV/UGV Embedded Architecture

Luna Innovations Incorporated proposes to develop a tamper resistant, multiprocessor, embedded computer system architecture consisting of a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and a graphics processing unit (GPU). During Phase I, Luna will define the components and communications interfaces of the embedded architecture along with tamper protection solutions. A prime will provide guidance to help define UAV size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements as well as interface specifications. The prime will also provide guidance for the model based design methodology and commercialization of Luna"s embedded architecture. Phase I will prove the software and communications tamper protections through a proof-of-concept prototype demonstration. During Phase II, Luna will work with a prime to develop and simulate an UAV navigation system using model based design. A prototype of the embedded architecture containing four discrete processors will also be developed, simulated, and tested in hardware. Phase II will provide an operational proof-of-concept for the embedded architecture. During Phase III, Luna will look for transitional and external sources of funding to create a deployable multiprocessor embedded architecture consisting of silicon integrated circuit board (SiCB) technology where bare die devices are placed on a large silicon substrate.