EM Propagation Modeling using Accelerated Weather Prediction for Radar (EMPOWER) Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Topic No.: N142-120 Topic Title: EM Propagation Modeling using Accelerated Weather Prediction for Radar (EMPOWER) Proposal No.: N142-120-0646 Firm: Intelligent Automation, Inc. 15400 Calhoun Drive Suite 400 Rockville, Maryland 20855-2737 Contact: Satya Ponnaluri Phone: (301) 294-4248 Web Site: www.i-a-i.com Abstract: High fidelity radar propagation prediction is key for the Surface Navy in (a) understanding the radar's ability to detect targets at different ranges and altitudes, (b) identifying radar blind spots or radar dead zones, e.g., due to super-refraction or sub-refraction, and (c) understanding the threat of detection by enemy receivers due to abnormal propagation phenomenon such as ducting. IAI proposes to optimize weather forecasting and propagation models using advanced computation architectures and demonstrate the benefits of optimization and acceleration by testing against a benchmark case satisfying the requirements of the Navy. Benefits: EMPOWER has benefits to the military and civilian community. On the military front, optimized weather forecasting and propagation modeling will bring real-time radar coverage prediction to ship-board operations for the Navy and Coast Guard. On the commercial front, optimized weather forecasting will benefit the meteorological community using weather models such as WRF. Return