Microwave Generator and Electromagnetic (EM) study to develop a microwave igniter

The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking a contractor to develop a microwave ignitor system. The contractor will be required to provide a solid-state 2.45GHz microwave generator, low loss coaxial cable, and an electromagnetic simulation of the system. The simulation will be used to study the combustion chamber and provide solution candidates for the microwave transmission techniques. The contractor will also be required to ship all deliverables to the MSFC. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Developing a microwave ignitor system • Providing a solid-state 2.45GHz microwave generator • Providing low loss coaxial cable • Developing an electromagnetic simulation of the system • Studying the combustion chamber and providing solution candidates for the microwave transmission techniques • Shipping all deliverables to the MSFC