Wideband Radio Local Interference Optimization Techniques Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-170 Topic Title: Wideband Radio Local Interference Optimization Techniques Proposal No.: N112-170-0278 Firm: Bascom Hunter Technologies 341 Third Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 Contact: Andrew McCandless Phone: (225) 590-3553 Web Site: www.bascomhunter.com Abstract: Through development of a combination of hardware and software, this program addresses the requirements of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) interference mitigation where no prior knowledge of the interference is available. The system will operate as a "black box," which sits between the original SATCOM antenna system and SATCOM receiver, and will utilize spatial and time diversity combined with statistical methods to remove the interference without appreciably degrading the signal of interest. Benefits: The goal of this program is to develop and test a Wideband Radio Interference Cancellation System that can be inserted into an operation SATCOM system. Next generation RF communication equipment will require the ICS in order to operate in congested RF space. The founders of Bascom Hunter have been investing in new technology such as the ICS proposed in this program and have closed on a large investment. While both private equity and joint development agreements will be used to develop the proposed technology, the SBIR funding is a critical component of the commercialization plan. Without SBIR funding, the development effort will be delayed or substantially curtailed. Return