TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: SOCOM15-001

Description

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) needs a new Surface Search Phased Array (SSPA) radar which can detect locate and track maritime objects of interest on the water and in the air while also being low observable (LO), low probability of detection (LPD) and low probability of intercept (LPI) as a replacement for the commercial maritime radars currently employed on the RIB and the MK-5 and for employment on the new Combatant-Craft Medium (CCM) and the Combatant-Craft Assault. Continuing advancements in the miniaturization and manufacturing of phased array antenna components and the emergence of affordable compact high performance digital RF transceivers developed for small UAV radars and software defined radios are key elements in the realization of an affordable compact high-performance SSPA maritime radar. Trident Systems has a demonstrated track record in the design and development of advanced programmable digital RF transceiver systems for demanding airborne and space environments. We will apply the lessons learned in over a decade of miniature digital radar development to complete a comprehensive and detailed feasibility study addressing the design and implementation of an SSPA radar tailored to NSW unique maritime operations in Phase I of this project, followed by prototype development and testing in Phase II.