Attach_1_SOO_CASE.docx

Critical Analysis & Simulation Efforts (CASE)

BAA-10-RD-01 CALL 0010

1Statement of Objective

1.1 Scope / Description of Requirements/Statement of Need

The goal of this effort is to perform technology exploration development and research into optical beam control in the presence of atmospheric turbulence; while working with the Space Electro-Optical Division of the AFRL Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RDS) to develop, simulate, analyze, and characterize beam control systems and data for laser propagation, laser communication, free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), optical imaging, target acquisition, pointing, and tracking applications relevant to the research project(s) undertaken. The scope of this effort is to provide electro-optical (EO) characterization, optical beam control theory and concept development, modeling, simulation, analysis of beam control systems and data, experiments, planning, design, and operation of laboratory and field experiments in EO advanced adaptive optics and other beam control technologies in accordance with AFRL/RDS Research and Development Projects. The effort consists of modifying, designing, and integrating hardware and software, including highly advanced processing, analysis, modeling, and simulation tools and algorithms, as necessary. EO characterization and space situational Awareness (SSA) functional areas will be addressed and include: electro-optical devices for laser beam control (beam steering, beam combining, laser tuning, adaptive optics); innovative concepts to advance the performance of adaptive optics, tracking, and other optical beam control capabilities for target detection, tracking, imaging, communication, and laser beam projection applications; component and system level testing and analysis by conducting software and hardware research engineering tasks to perform experiments and collect relevant data for assessment of system and subsystem experiments and performance; conduct detailed computerized research and developmental modeling and simulation of proposed and existing beam control lab systems and optical propagation and tracking effects to develop concepts and technologies; augment studies and technology experiments based on the applicable ARFL/RDS R&D project or program. Other areas include the development and implementation of innovative approaches to modeling, simulation, data processing, analysis, information theory, and visualization requirements, using new algorithms and processes written in common computer languages and data visualization scripting languages. Efforts include the planning, designing, integration, and conducting or augmenting laboratory and field experiments to investigate and demonstrate beam control methods, systems, and system components, and measuring performance of these systems and methods. Research and Development (R&D) modeling and simulation emphasis should be on detailed numerical and analytical research experiments & simulations, including wave-optical simulations of the propagation of light through turbulence and interaction with adaptive optical and other experimental systems.

1.2 Applicable Documents

The contractor will coordinate with the AFRL/RDS Program Manager (PM) to identify additional documents as needed. When possible, commercial and industrial specifications and standards should be used in lieu of military specifications and standards, unless otherwise directed by AFRL/RDS PM AFI 10-1101—Operations Security (OPSEC) Instructions AFI 31-601—Industrial Security Program DOD 5200.1—DoD Information Security Program DOD 5200.1-PH—DoD Guide to Marking Classified Documents Space Surveillance Operations Security Classification Guide 1 July 2007 Ground Based Imaging Research and Development Technology Program Security Classification Guide, dated 15 Feb 2006 AFRL/RD Ground-Based Optics Research & Technology Development Security Classification Guide, 15 July 2011

1.3 Requirements (Primarily On-site Work at AFRL/RD/RDS – SOR)

1.3.1 Beam Control Technology Experiments

1.3.2 Experimentation and Data Analysis

1.4 Schedules, Data Items, and Other Deliverables

1.4.1 Schedule

1.4.2 Data Items and Other Deliverables

1.5 OCI Mitigation Plan

Identify and propose mitigation for any organizational conflict of interest associated with this effort, at both the prime and subcontractor level. The contractor shall identify an appropriate management approach and shall be required to submit corrective management plans as necessary.