THE SENSOR GROUP LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N201-028

THE SENSOR GROUP LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$232,943
Agency
Department of Defense · Navy
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
Topic
N201-028
Solicitation
00.1
NAICS
Place of performance
AZ
Period
2020-06-24 → 2021-10-12

Description

TSG proposes to develop a compact LIDAR module for insertion into the COBRA platform that will use full waveform flash-lidar data completeness to maximize capacity for mitigation of surface wave caustic bands, multiple scatter and opacity / occlusion due to water surface artifacts.  In Phase 1 we will conduct a feasibility study that considers several avalanche photodiode technologies in both monolithic and multi-chip configurations, supported with system performance model assessments.  In the Phase 1 option period we will transition the feasibility study parameters to a design-for-fabrication effort based on the guidance produced in Phase 1 Base Period.  In Phase 2 a exemplary pixel will be designed, built and demonstrated as such and in a limited array configuration. Phase 3 opportunities exist for the resultant receiver technology, and will be exploited in both government and commercial marketplaces.