SBIR-STTR Award

Prediction of Hypersonic Missile Signatures with Advanced Chemistry and Radiation Models
Award last edited on: 8/28/2024

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : MDA
Total Award Amount
$1,664,994
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
MDA21-015
Principal Investigator
Timothy Deschenes

Company Information

Spectral Sciences Inc (AKA: SSI)

4 Fourth Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
   (781) 273-4770
   ssi-info@spectral.com
   www.spectral.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 06
County: Middlesex

Phase I

Contract Number: HQ0860-22-C-7049
Start Date: 12/6/2021    Completed: 6/5/2022
Phase I year
2022
Phase I Amount
$155,000
Spectral Sciences, Inc. proposes to extend the existing suite of simulation tools, currently optimized for boost-glide configurations, and apply the suite for hypersonic cruise missile signature prediction. In Phase I, we will integrate missing physical models and demonstrate feasibility of the approach by applying the prototype code to select problems. The feasibility demonstration will provide a clear path for further hardening and enhancements of the suite during Phase II. The proposed approach is based on several innovative capabilities, which enable end-to-end prediction of the hypersonic environment and resulting signature across relevant trajectories for 3D vehicle shapes using high-fidelity models. Approved for Public Release | 21-MDA-11013 (19 Nov 21)

Phase II

Contract Number: HQ0860-23-C-7111
Start Date: 5/19/2023    Completed: 5/19/2025
Phase II year
2023
Phase II Amount
$1,509,994
Spectral Sciences, Inc. proposes to extend the existing suite of simulation tools, currently optimized for boost-glide configurations and apply the suite for powered hypersonic missile signature prediction. In Phase I, we have integrated physical models and demonstrated feasibility of the approach by applying the prototype code to select problems. The successful feasibility demonstration provides a clear path for preparing the suite for transition to the community through the Phase II effort, through further hardening of the software and validating the end-to-end prediction capabilities. An additional benefit of the design is that the interceptor may allow engagement of multiple threats simultaneously. Approved for Public Release | 22-MDA-11340 (16 Dec 22)