Description
The RAAPTR program seeks to develop RF system architectures that employ and maintain optical timing precision in form factors and ruggedness traceable to compact mobile defense platforms. The program is a two-phase, 42-month effort, with Phase 1 focusing on component development and RF system architecture design, and Phase 2 focusing on integrating the ruggedized photonic, analog RF, and digital RF components in a brassboard prototype. The program has a total anticipated funding of $58M, and three to five awards are anticipated.
• The program aims to develop RF system architectures that can maintain optical timing precision in compact mobile defense platforms.
• The program is a two-phase effort, with Phase 1 focusing on component development and RF system architecture design, and Phase 2 focusing on integrating the components in a brassboard prototype.
• The program has a total anticipated funding of $58M, and three to five awards are anticipated.
• The program is open to all responsible sources capable of satisfying the government's needs, including both U.S. and non-U.S. sources.
• The program requires proposers to provide early experimental validation of the proposed concepts to harden individual photonic devices against strong vibration.