Ocean bottom high-resolution 3-D photogrammetric mapping to enhance unmanned maritime vehicle navigation

This federal Project Grant award of $1,265,561.00, issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research (CFDA 12.300) program, supports the development of advanced ocean bottom mapping and 3D photogrammetric technologies to enhance unmanned maritime vehicle navigation.

The primary recipient, Concept To Capability Research LLC, is a for-profit limited liability company that specializes in cutting-edge research and development for defense-related applications, particularly in marine technology, artificial intelligence, and underwater systems. This 3-year award, with a performance period from June 1, 2024 to May 30, 2027, will fund the company's efforts to create sophisticated algorithms and technological solutions for improved seabed mapping, sonar capabilities, and autonomous navigation of unmanned maritime vehicles. The research aims to advance naval operations, underwater reconnaissance, and the performance of autonomous maritime systems through the development of AI-driven and machine learning-based technologies.