Concepts for Pulse Interleaving Radar Modes Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Topic No.: N08-019 Topic Title: Concepts for Pulse Interleaving Radar Modes Proposal No.: N081-019-0574 Firm: RDRTec Inc. 3737 Atwell St. Suite 202 Dallas, Texas 75209 Contact: Sidney Theis Phone: (214) 213-5579 Abstract: The implementation of Sense and Avoid (S&A) capabilities on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) present a particular challenge in that sensor technologies, visible, infrared and RF, tend to require too much space, weight and power (SWAP) for these relatively small airframes, yet these craft are a great threat to other aircraft. The here proposed effort evaluates the feasibility of adding RF S&A capabilities to the littoral situation awareness requirements of a UAV radar as a cost-effective alternative to the addition of a stand-alone system. Benefits: A successful Phase 1 effort will demonstrate the feasibility of the RDRTec system approach to S&A. Anticipated results include specification of stand-alone S&A system for small UAVs, upgrade plan for UAV radar for efficient addition of S&A mode, and prototype S&A algorithms. If the option is exercised, a demonstration plan will completed as a transition to the phase 2 effort. Return