SBIR-STTR Award

Miniaturized Programmable Signal Generator for Beacon Applications
Award last edited on: 9/18/2018

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : MDA
Total Award Amount
$1,099,520
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
MDA16-023
Principal Investigator
William A Davis

Company Information

Nokomis Inc

310 Fifth Street
Charleroi, PA 15022
   (724) 483-3946
   info@nokomisinc.com
   www.nokomisinc.com
Location: Multiple
Congr. District: 14
County: Washington

Phase I

Contract Number: HQ0147-17-C-7510
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase I year
2017
Phase I Amount
$99,999
Todays newer weapons systems are being designed with small platforms which may not have the space or power delivery systems necessary to support a full complement of electronics desired, such as electronic beacon systems. Programmable Signal Generator Modules (PSGMs) capable of interacting with pre-existing telemetry radios provide a flexible, size, weight, and power (SWaP) conscious alternative to the incorporation of a full-capability secondary communications beacon platform. More capable than standard Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), PSGMs provide the ability for tactical waveform programming in a small, chip-scale package. This effort will define the architecture of a small-scale PSGM and demonstrate the feasibility of that architecture using commercially available single-board development kits. Approved for Public Release | 17-MDA-9219 (31 May 17)

Phase II

Contract Number: HQ0147-18-C-7337
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase II year
2018
Phase II Amount
$999,521
Todays newer weapons systems are being designed with small platforms which may not have the space or power delivery systems necessary to support a full complement of electronics desired, such as electronic beacon systems.However, certain platform types, such as the missile defense system (MDS), have an inherent need to have these types of beacon system present to support mission requirements.A need exists for small, low-power beacons to be included with each system element.In addition, to uniquely identify each system in flight, these beacons must be capable of being customized with different signal characteristics.Current technologies are incapable of meeting MDA requirements.Under this effort, Nokomis will develop, prototype, test, and evaluation a miniaturized Programmable Signal Generator Module (PSGM) for beacon applications.Through coordination with MDA and program stakeholders, Nokomis will manufacture a prototype capable of meeting current and future mission CONOPS.Technical activities will culminate in performance demonstration of the prototype system, facilitating technology transition to the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).Approved for Public Release | 18-MDA-9522 (23 Feb 18)