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Affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training – Army SBIR|STTR Program Sensors, Army SBIR | Army STTR, Phase I Affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training Application Due Date: 05/13/2026 The objective of this topic is to provide low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions through advancements in metamaterials to mimic the performance of an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) without the high price.
In addition, software-related technologies and any other applicable advanced technologies should be analyzed and utilized. The Test and Evaluation community has a need for multiple low-cost high-performance Ka band radars that can be utilized to emulate threat representative systems. Currently the cost of these systems for the above-mentioned usage is prohibited.
Advancements in metamaterials and low-cost software solutions show promise in reducing the cost of Ka-Band arrays while maintaining high performance. Metamaterial-based arrays could eliminate expensive transmit/receive modules utilized in traditional AESAs and reduce production cost substantially. The objective production cost of a turnkey metamaterial-based Ka-Band radar of interest is $300,000.
Feasibility of low cost will be analyzed during Phase I. The frequency range of interest is 30 GHz to 40 GHz, with beam switching speeds in the 10 microseconds to 20 microseconds range, switchable polarization (left and right hand circular), range of 20 Km (0dBsm). This topic is for Phase I submission only.
The Department of the Army will accept Phase I proposals for the cost of up to $250,000 for a 6-month period of performance. Successful Phase I will demonstrate the feasibility of developing a low-cost high-performance metamaterials-based Ka-Band radar prototype through analysis, simulation and experimental data. In addition, risk assessment, technical challenges and a proposed plan for Phase II will be delivered.
Phase II will develop a prototype Ka-Band radar that could be utilized for demonstration and evaluation. Demonstration of key subsystems with emphasis on Ka metamaterials based electronically scanned array integrated in a laboratory, possibly in the field, environment will be accomplished.
Commercial uses for the technology developed under this topic include high resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security such as surveillance and airport surface monitoring , maritime applications for surveillance and navigation, health care such as medical imaging and non-destructive inspection, disaster monitoring such as detecting landslides and floods, security applications such as perimeter security and intrusion detection.
Submit full proposals via the DSIP Portal . For assistance, contact the SBIR|STTR Help Desk at usarmy. sbirsttr@army.
mil . https://radarindia. com/proceedings20Archive/IRSI-17/082.
pdf KEYWORDS: Radar; antenna; metamaterials; scanning; array; sensors The objective of this topic is to provide low-cost Ka-Band radar solutions through advancements in metamaterials to mimic the performance of an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) without the high price. In addition, software-related technologies and any other applicable advanced technologies should be analyzed and utilized.
The Test and Evaluation community has a need for multiple low-cost high-performance Ka band radars that can be utilized to emulate threat representative systems. Currently the cost of these systems for the above-mentioned usage is prohibited. Advancements in metamaterials and low-cost software solutions show promise in reducing the cost of Ka-Band arrays while maintaining high performance.
Metamaterial-based arrays could eliminate expensive transmit/receive modules utilized in traditional AESAs and reduce production cost substantially. The objective production cost of a turnkey metamaterial-based Ka-Band radar of interest is $300,000. Feasibility of low cost will be analyzed during Phase I.
The frequency range of interest is 30 GHz to 40 GHz, with beam switching speeds in the 10 microseconds to 20 microseconds range, switchable polarization (left and right hand circular), range of 20 Km (0dBsm). This topic is for Phase I submission only. The Department of the Army will accept Phase I proposals for the cost of up to $250,000 for a 6-month period of performance.
Successful Phase I will demonstrate the feasibility of developing a low-cost high-performance metamaterials-based Ka-Band radar prototype through analysis, simulation and experimental data. In addition, risk assessment, technical challenges and a proposed plan for Phase II will be delivered. Phase II will develop a prototype Ka-Band radar that could be utilized for demonstration and evaluation.
Demonstration of key subsystems with emphasis on Ka metamaterials based electronically scanned array integrated in a laboratory, possibly in the field, environment will be accomplished.
Commercial uses for the technology developed under this topic include high resolution radar systems for environmental monitoring, civil security such as surveillance and airport surface monitoring , maritime applications for surveillance and navigation, health care such as medical imaging and non-destructive inspection, disaster monitoring such as detecting landslides and floods, security applications such as perimeter security and intrusion detection.
Submit full proposals via the DSIP Portal . For assistance, contact the SBIR|STTR Help Desk at usarmy. sbirsttr@army.
mil . https://radarindia. com/proceedings20Archive/IRSI-17/082.
pdf KEYWORDS: Radar; antenna; metamaterials; scanning; array; sensors Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology ASA(ALT) releases contract opportunities on an ad-hoc basis to meet Army research and development needs. Army Futures Command (AFC) releases topics during three specific solicitation periods throughout the fiscal year to address the Army’s current and anticipated war-fighting technology needs.
Army STTR follows AFC’s topic release schedule but partners with a university, federally funded research and development center, or a qualified non-profit research institution as part of their contract. Is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation. Is focused on the development, demonstration and delivery of your innovation from Phase I.
Represents the commercialization phase of the program in which the company can market their products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector. Allows small businesses to submit to Direct to Phase II applications if they performed the Phase I research through other funding sources. Provides funding to projects that require additional funding during their open Phase II contract.
A Phase II Awardee may receive one additional, sequential Phase II award to continue the work of an initial Phase II award. The sequential Phase II award has the same guideline amounts and limits as an initial Phase II award.
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (supply chain management, logistics coordination, target identifications and simulation) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (additive manufacturing) Autonomy (unmanned systems, drones, ground vehicle capabilities) Chemical and Biological (detection, defense) Cyber (biometric authentication, secure communications) Electronics (microelectronics, Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)) Electronic Warfare (jamming, spoofing) Human Performance (wearables) Immersive (augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality) Network Technologies (antennas, radio frequency, communications systems) Position, Navigation, and Timing (GPS) Power (batteries, generators) Software Modernization (high performance computing, data management and visualization) Sensors (infrared sensing) Weapons Systems (hypersonics, munitions and projectiles, directed energy)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with expertise in radar technologies and metamaterials. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Army SBIR|STTR Program: Affordable Ka-Band Metamaterial-Based Electronically Scanned Array Radar for Test and Training is funded by U.S. Army. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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