Twinleaf LLC — Department of Defense STTR Phase I: AF20A-T002
Twinleaf LLC — STTR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
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- Amount
- $149,634
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Air Force
- Program / Phase
- STTR · Phase I
- Topic
- AF20A-T002
- Solicitation
- 20.A
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- NJ
- Period
- 2020-06-16 → 2020-12-16
Description
Magnetic navigation using measurements of the Earth's crustal magnetic field variation is a promising new approach for use by aircraft flying in a GPS-denied environment. The magnetic signature of the crust cannot be masked or jammed. We propose to develop a magnetic field reference sensor ideally suited for magnetic navigation: it must measure the total magnetic field with high sensitivity and accuracy in all orientations. All commercial total field magnetometers have a dead axis or a dead plane. A second goal is to develop a low-cost and easily manufacturable sensor package. In Phase I we propose to build and demonstrate the core sensor performance in preparation for further development in Phase II. At the end of a Phase II program we plan to have rugged and reliable prototype sensors available for testing and use.