Cooperative Agreement 2233465

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/25
Dollars Obligated $980K
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85747, USA

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) provides $979,625 to US Air TECH Corp. to develop a satellite communication (SATCOM) terminal with an innovative Luneburg lens antenna. The project aims to create a compact, high-bandwidth SATCOM system suitable for fixed and mobile platforms, including residences, aerial vehicles, and maritime craft. The technical goals include achieving 100x greater data bandwidth and speed compared to current SATCOM antennas, while also providing reliable connectivity and wide-angle coverage for defense applications. This SBIR Phase II project seeks to advance the state-of-the-art in SATCOM antenna technology, with the potential to improve internet access in underserved areas and enhance transportation and national security capabilities. The award period is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025.

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