SBIR-STTR Award

Low-Altitude Airspace Classification Technologies using Machine Learning
Award last edited on: 5/4/2021

Sponsored Program
STTR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$899,303
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AFX20D-TCSO1
Principal Investigator
Chris Crowder

Company Information

Calhoun Analytics LLC (AKA: CAL Analytics )

4031 Colonel Glenn Highway Suite 300
Beavercreek, OH 43214
   (937) 458-7777
   info@calanalytics.com
   www.calanalytics.com

Research Institution

Ohio State University

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-21-P-0197
Start Date: 11/19/2020    Completed: 5/19/2021
Phase I year
2021
Phase I Amount
$149,733
CAL Analytics and The Ohio State University are proposing development of Low-Altitude Airspace Classification Technologies using Machine Learning. We believe classification technology built upon machine learning techniques will significantly reduce the amount of time required to develop, integrate, and test key classification technology that is critical for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM). We also believe this technology is extensible to reduce the timeliness and cost of key Classification technology development for critical Air Force programs and missions. In addition, we would like to understand how our development can leverage or integrate with the Air Force Cognitive Engine (ACE) Our technical objectives include developing an Air Force commercialization strategy, demonstrating capabilities of Machine Learning Classifier to improve UTM/UAM system performance, demonstrating how Classification technology enables automation with UTM/UAM, demonstrating ability to extend classification technology to other missions without extensive development to find Air Force customers, and to look into integration opportunities using the Air Force Cognitive Engine (ACE).

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8649-21-P-1612
Start Date: 8/3/2021    Completed: 11/6/2022
Phase II year
2021
Phase II Amount
$749,570
CAL Analytics, Ohio State University, and Lighthouse Avionics are proposing the development of real-time, machine learning-based classification technologies for UAS Traffic Management (UTM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystems. Our Phase I project d