Glide Away Precision Sonobuoy Navy SBIR FY2010.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.2 Topic No.: N102-117 Topic Title: Glide Away Precision Sonobuoy Proposal No.: N102-117-1407 Firm: Williams Aerospace, Inc. 91-1006 Uouoa St. Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706 Contact: Jeffrey Williams Phone: (808) 626-5259 Web Site: www.williamsaerospace.com Abstract: The objective of this proposal is to develop a modification kit for the AN/SSQ-53 series of sonobuoys that will enable them to have a precision guidance and glide capability. The quick modification and installation kit will feature a slip on wing and tail assembly along with a precision guidance module that will enable the sonobuoy to be modified in-flight if necessary and launched from either the Pressurized Sonobuoy Launch Tubes or the freefall chute with the fiberglass liner installed. This technology will have an enormous impact on the current and future ASW tactical capability for maritime patrol aircraft as it will allow them greater mission durations, tactical flexibility, greater kill probabilities and potential access to denied waters. Benefits: Anticipated improvements in other aircraft dropped stores that may benefit from a precision guidance and glide capability such as smart sensors, tags, SAR/CSAR communication and marking systems and persistent reconnaissance sensors (non-UAV, glide to roof top). Return