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| MatrixSpace Radar, heralded as the smallest, lightest, and most
cost-effective radar solution, is now available for commercial and
public organizations in the United States and approved international
markets. Following its recent authorization by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), this award-winning product is ready for
commercial deployment. After receiving several SBIR awards in th past, has been selected by AFWERX for a direct to Phase II Award |
Summary
1. MatrixSpace Radar, described as the smallest, lightest, and most cost-effective radar solution, is now available for commercial and public organizations in the US and approved international markets after receiving FCC authorization.
2. AFWERX has awarded MatrixSpace a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop a low SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) multi-function, multi-band antenna payload based on their radar hardware platform.
3. The project is part of the Replicator initiative and aims to address challenges for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) by developing low SWaP payloads for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The initial project duration is 21 months.
4. MatrixSpace Radar offers situational awareness of airborne and ground-based objects in all weather and lighting conditions, supporting drone detection, Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) capabilities, and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight.
5. The technology is designed to support large-scale, all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems and provide multi-function, multi-band capabilities for autonomous vehicles.
6. MatrixSpace has previously received several SBIR awards for various projects, including AI-enabled sensing, mesh-network enabled UGVs, and dual-mode radar systems.
7. The company is a small 40 person business in Bedford, Mass. that aims to create the smallest radar system for integrated outdoor surveillance in 4D (size, location, and movement of objects in time) without requiring cloud access.
This summary highlights MatrixSpace's recent achievements, their radar technology's capabilities, and the potential applications in both commercial and military sectors.
MatrixSpace Gets $1.25M AFWERX Open Topic SBIR Contract to Develop Low SWAP-C Multi-Function Payload – UAS VISION
MatrixSpace has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR to develop a prototype low SWaP-C multi-function, multi-band antenna payload, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform.
Created to satisfy requirements for the Replicator initiative and address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF), the project is part of a new initiative to develop and test low SWAP payloads based on existing MatrixSpace technology for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The project initially runs for 21 months, starting immediately.
Designed and developed in the USA, MatrixSpace Radar offers robust situational awareness of both airborne and ground-based objects, regardless of lighting and weather conditions. This facilitates highly accurate drone detection and Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) capabilities, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight for uncrewed, autonomous and tethered aircraft, and overall general airspace awareness and security.
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.
The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded.
Matthew Kling, VP of Intelligent Systems, MatrixSpace said:
“We’re honoured to provide innovative military capabilities using our core MatrixSpace technology to strengthen the national defense of the United States. Through this award, we have been given a significant opportunity to progress large-scale, all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems envisioned under the Replicator initiative. MatrixSpace will help address critical requirements for future military systems by providing multi-function, multi-band, agnostic capabilities on-board autonomous vehicles, enabling our warfighters to rapidly adapt to any mission.”
Source: Press Release
MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Open Topic SBIR Contract to Develop Low SWAP-C Multi-function Payload
Small, low cost, multi-band, high-performance UAS sensor package for sensing, communications and electronic warfare to enable Replicator initiative
, /PRNewswire/ -- MatrixSpace has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.25M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR to develop a prototype low SWaP-C multi-function, multi-band antenna payload, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform.
Created to satisfy requirements for the Replicator initiative and address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF), the project is part of a new initiative to develop and test low SWAP payloads based on existing MatrixSpace technology for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The project initially runs for 21 months, starting immediately.
Designed and developed in the USA, MatrixSpace Radar offers robust situational awareness of both airborne and ground-based objects, regardless of lighting and weather conditions. This facilitates highly accurate drone detection and Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) capabilities, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight for uncrewed, autonomous and tethered aircraft, and overall general airspace awareness and security.
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.
The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded.
Quote from Matthew Kling, VP of Intelligent Systems, MatrixSpace*
"We're
honored to provide innovative military capabilities using our core
MatrixSpace technology to strengthen the national defense of the United States.
Through this award, we have been given a significant opportunity to
progress large-scale, all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems
envisioned under the Replicator initiative. MatrixSpace will help
address critical requirements for future military systems by providing
multi-function, multi-band, agnostic capabilities on-board autonomous
vehicles, enabling our warfighters to rapidly adapt to any mission."
*Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
About the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
AFRL
is the primary scientific research and development center for the
Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the
discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting
technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce
of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations
across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and
technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology
development. Visit www.afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As
the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force
Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from
small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges
of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and
contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. Visit www.afwerx.com.
About MatrixSpace
MatrixSpace
is re-imagining radar. We are addressing the next generation of
AI-enabled sensing so that objects can be identified, and data collected
in real-time - no cloud access required. We're building the smallest
radar system to provide new levels of integrated outdoor surveillance in
4D (the size, location, and movement of objects in time) that makes it
accessible to a broad range of public and private enterprises. www.matrixspace.com.
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