Sensor Technology

FY2025 accomplishments - Developed initial simulation environment to evaluate optimization, countermeasures, and feedback. - Developed initial optimization algorithms for efficient resource management including countermeasure and feedback parameters. - Evaluated initial models of non-kinetic countermeasure effectiveness within Government hardware-in-the-loop laboratory (HIWL). - Iterated on subsystem designs based on laboratory and modeling evaluations. - Developed initial feedback techniques, hardware, and models. - Began combined evaluation of optimization algorithms integrated with countermeasure and feedback models in a realistic simulation environment.

FY2025 accomplishments - Completed integration and environmental testing of the Ouija pathfinder satellite. - Developed and validated mission architecture and concept of operations (ConOps) for high-drag VLEO operations, satellite modes, and vehicle commanding/telemetry. - Developed high-fidelity full-wave HF propagation models that incorporated geomagnetic effects beyond the current state-of-the-art. - Developed integrated simulation testbed and suite of ionospheric/HF propagation tools to support the on-orbit test campaign. - Demonstrated in simulation that the Ouija multi-stage data assimilation and HF propagation concept is viable. - Developed data collection events, flows, and quick look products for a…

FY2025 accomplishments - Refined Cancun hardware nodes and software based on field test results. - Refined Cancun C2 software based on field test results. - Integrated field test results to develop mission planning tools. - Developed new algorithms and functionality for mission planning tools. - Performed test to integrate the Cancun mission planning and execution tools with higher level C2 network. - Performed field test with international partners at an operational location.

FY2025 accomplishments - Initiated development of a curved photocathode reference design with high quantum efficiency. - Conducted modeling of photocathode quantum efficiency performance based on use of novel materials. - Initiated design of packaged photocathode sample prototypes using novel materials, achieving increased size, quantum efficiency, and degradation performance. - Initiated development of a test stand for sub-scale photocathode evaluation.

FY2025 accomplishments - Established Government Team.

FY2025 accomplishments - Developed algorithms and independently reconstructed datasets degraded by either motion blur or low contrast due to range. - Assessed efficacy of algorithms and ability to combine algorithm solutions to address both motion blur and low contrast due to range.

FY2025 accomplishments - Optimized and evaluated algorithms and software using SAR data collected on-orbit. - Executed an on-orbit collection campaign and validated program goals.

FY2025 accomplishments - Evaluated breadboard and rack-mounted Painter hardware in an operationally-relevant environment. - Conducted critical design review of brassboard Painter demonstration system. - Transitioned Painter technology.