SBIR/STTR Research Award

Next-Generation UAS & Autonomous Aerial Radar - 24 GHz TRITON

Award identifier 14d14cf5f8e46f79436bca4181cd4322d8a61bdc239eb955ee3ac8e72f28710cAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$74,991

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2023

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
METAWAVE CORP
Proposal award date
2022-11-03
Contract end date
2023-02-06
UEI
ZKQ1SXMHSYA5
Solicitation number
X22.4
Topic code
X224-OCSO1

Research abstract

Driven by a patented internally developed semiconductor chipset, Metawave has developed SPEKTRA, a breakthrough compact analog/digital radar system that has provided the automotive industry with next-generation high-precision and perception radar capabilities accurate out to 900 meters. SPEKTRA provides autonomous vehicles the range and precision necessary to operate in busy environments near humans. The US Air Force requires similar capabilities for autonomous or flight-assisted mainstream or VTOL aircraft. Metawave developed similar technology for the Aerial UAS/UAV market after winning a multimillion contract with a leading conglomerate Aerospace company to deliver our POLARIS beamforming and steering chip. Metawave proposes to build TRITON radar for use in aerial vehicle applications by increasing the maximum effective range, dramatically reducing cost, reducing interference/jamming, improving detection reliability using its 2D beamsteering control, including faster frame rate and higher angular resolution, while delivering imaging and perception capabilities to supply the USAF with next-generation GNC goals.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

3 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2021–2023). Reported award amounts total $791,164. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

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