Wireless Flight Data Download System Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-004 Topic Title: Wireless Flight Data Download System Proposal No.: N051-004-0209 Firm: Physical Optics Corporation Photonic Systems Division 20600 Gramercy Place, Bldg 100 Torrance, California 90501-1821 Contact: Kang Lee Phone: (310) 320-3088 Web Site: www.poc.com Abstract: Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to design and develop the novel Wireless LINK (W-LINK) with all necessary interfaces between an aircraft and a ground station for data transfer from an aircraft immediately after a flight terminates. POC's proposed W-LINK system will integrate wireless communication hardware, software, and electronics, RF transceivers, high-speed data interfaces, and communication management software. We will design and evaluate all critical W-LINK components in the course of the six-month Phase I project, and combine them for a full-scale system demonstration by the end of Phase II. We anticipate a wireless transmission range between 1000 and 2000 ft., and a data rate of up to 400 Mbps for download of ~2 GB of flight data in <1 min. An important aspect of the Phase I work will be the security of the data transfer in compliance with FIPS 140-2. Benefits: The major benefit of the W-LINK system is its simplification of data handling for post-mission analysis. This will save the maintenance crew significant effort, and will more accurately pinpoint the need for aircraft maintenance, making maintenance more efficient and flight more secure. Return