Autonomous Aircraft Tracking Aboard Carriers Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Topic No.: N05-122 Topic Title: Autonomous Aircraft Tracking Aboard Carriers Proposal No.: N052-122-0686 Firm: Multispectral Solutions, Inc. 20300 Century Blvd. Germantown, Maryland 20874 Contact: Lester Foster Phone: (301) 528-1745 Web Site: www.multispectral.com Abstract: Multispectral Solutions, Inc. (MSSI) proposes to develop a real-time asset tracking system to be used on an aircraft carrier. The real-time asset tracking system will leverage a commercial product called the Sapphire Digital Active Real-Time Tracking (DART) system developed by MSSI using Ultra Wideband (UWB) radio technology. Key advantages include real-time tracking with localization accuracy less than a foot, small form factor, extended battery life, and operation in severe multipath environments without interference from or to other operating systems onboard the carrier. In Phase I, MSSI will identify the modifications necessary to upgrade the Sapphire DART system for integration into the US Navy's aircraft carrier fleet. MSSI will study and identify how the system can be used to track the location and orientation of aircraft on the aircraft carrier flight deck. This study will examine the number of receivers, necessity of wireless receiver operation, placement of tags on aircraft, etc. Finally, MSSI will examine the current Sapphire design to meet navy environmental requirements. Additionally, MSSI will demonstrate the Sapphire system in operation on an aircraft carrier to track tags, vehicles and aircraft. In the Phase I Option period, MSSI will develop the modifications towards the Phase II system design. Benefits: MSSI's tagging and tracking system will provide not only the location and orientation of aircraft on the flight deck, but also in lower decks. Additionally the system can track other vehicles, support equipment and personnel above and below deck. Return