Low Cost Information Assured Passive and Active Embedded Processing Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Topic No.: N142-096 Topic Title: Low Cost Information Assured Passive and Active Embedded Processing Proposal No.: N142-096-0676 Firm: SeaLandAire Technologies, Inc. 1510 Springport Rd Suite C Jackson, Michigan 49202-1476 Contact: John Lien Phone: (517) 784-8340 Web Site: www.sealandaire.com Abstract: This proposal seeks to provide the capability for fully autonomous buoy operation for up to 72 hours. Because the VHF link bandwidth is fully saturated in normal operation, it is not possible to simply store the data and uplink it when the aircraft is present. A fully autonomous buoy must determine which data is valuable enough to keep, and the most logical way to do so is to apply conventional target detection techniques to retain only data which has a high probability of containing a target signature. Information assurance and anti-tamper features are provided to protect the data link and sensitive data within the module. Benefits: SeaLandAire's commercialization strategy for the IA/AT capability is founded on our previous experience in transitioning SBIR technology. Given that this topic is focused directly on advancing sonobuoy capability, our near term commercialization strategy is to transition the technology into the current generation of sonobuoys (Q-53, Q-62, Q-101 and Q-125), next gen HAASW production sonobuoy suite, and special purpose units working with the current sonobuoy supplier ERAPSCO. We will ensure successful transition of this technology to production by systematically eliminating its `barriers to entry' during the development process, while simultaneously proving its capabilities. The SeaLandAire team is confident that we can demonstrate the technology in Phase II, conduct over-the-side sea trials during a Phase II.5 and complete air-dropped sea test during the Phase III effort. The development team will pursue a RIF, Swampworks, or similar funding route to increase the maturity of the system to 6.4/6.5 level which could then be appropriated directly from PMA-264. This buoy has the benefit of extending the life of the sonobuoy by a factor of 9 while minimizing logistic support and maintaining detection capability that is currently present in the sonobuoys. This is a big advantage over conventional sonobuoys and will be a major selling point. Sales of the current sonobuoys (Q-52, Q-62, Q-62 and Q-125) are approximately 100,000 per year at this time therefore the potential for this improved sonobuoy capability is significant. This technology has numerous private sector applications as well. Sonobuoys are employed by scientists to perform marine mammal surveys. Extending sonobuoy life and eliminating the need for an on-station monitoring aircraft will significantly lower the cost of sonobuoy deployments and rendering them much more practical for non-military uses. As a low-power and low-cost detection processor this technology could be applied to a variety of remote sensing applications including unattended ground sensors (UGS) for perimeter security, vehicle detection, etc. Freed from the constraints of a sonobuoy, lifetime could be significantly increased, and communications could be provided by satellite link. SeaLandAire will use the technology developed under this SBIR to pursue these and other market opportunities. Return