SBIR-STTR Award

Next generation of advanced weapon systems and platforms, such as the Future Combat System Multi-role Cannon and Munitions Suite require low-cost embedded wireless sensors and actuators with data communication / command capabilities. With the growing need of sensors the powering and communication with them becomes a critical factor. Applications often require such devices to be completely embedded with no physical connection to the outside world. It is proposed that a wireless sensor system be developed that is a highly integrated data communication system design that combines embedded MEMS sensor technology with low power signal processing microwave RF MEMS techniques. The undertaking is focused on the development of the required system components. The expected result is an affordable flexible and complete power-aware data communications design that may be embedded within wireless munitions sensors. The DoD requirement for small form factor embedded wireless sensors for long term diagnostic testing and data logging is highly supplemented by comparable applications in the commercial marketplace.