Compact Radar Antenna Navy SBIR FY2013.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2013.2 Topic No.: N132-087 Topic Title: Compact Radar Antenna Proposal No.: N132-087-0443 Firm: FIRST RF CORPORATION 5340 Airport Blvd. Boulder, Colorado 80301 Contact: Leo Diaz Phone: (303) 449-5211 Web Site: firstrf.com Abstract: Directed electromagnetic (RF, microwave and millimeter wave) energy offers unique and flexible options for non-lethal weapons, but the technology for these systems needs to achieve smaller and lighter packaging. Of particular interest are the Multi-frequency RF Vehicle Stopper at L-Band and the Active Denial Array at W-Band. The antennas currently employed for these systems are large reflectors that present high-profile targets to enemy forces. Significant reduction in the aperture size is sought to reduce targeting and support covert operation. In this Phase I effort, FIRST RF will develop and evaluate concepts enabling high power, high gain performance from a low-profile or conformal antenna. The proposed concepts leverage existing FIRST RF W-Band and L-Band technology in tailored band-specific configurations that enable a paradigm-shifting integration and performance capabilities for a variety of ground vehicle installations. Benefits: FIRST RF offers a practical and low-risk approach to solving the size, gain, and power handling objectives of this solicitation. The proposed antennas are compact, have high power-handling capability and preclude use of complex and unreliable electronics and other RF components through a novel band-specific architecture that supports the performance and integration requirements for use of non-lethal RF weaponry from a standoff position. In addition to providing a solution to the requirements of this solicitation, these technologies address many of the shortcomings of high-power RF systems that are currently fielded. As a result, features of the FIRST RF approach have applicability to a wide range of technologies, including electronic warfare (EW), electronic attack (EA), and radar. Return