
Proposal to U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs for the Virtualization of Purpose-Build Devices to Reduce the Size Weight and Power (SWaP) for the Hypersonic Glide Body (HGB)Award last edited on: 1/3/2023
Sponsored Program
SBIRAwarding Agency
DOD : NavyTotal Award Amount
$1,200,001Award Phase
2Solicitation Topic Code
A16-113Principal Investigator
Michael BeelerCompany Information
Phase I
Contract Number: N/AStart Date: 12/7/2020 Completed: 11/25/2022
Phase I year
2021Phase I Amount
$1Phase II
Contract Number: N68335-21-C-0156Start Date: 12/7/2020 Completed: 11/25/2022
Phase II year
2021Phase II Amount
$1,200,000Benefit:
This proposal leverages patented technology and deep virtualization experience from Envistacom, LLC to replace purpose-built devices and processes using virtualization techniques for the HGB to reduce SWaP. The proposed virtualization techniques will use commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products, HPC technology, and open computing environment framework which is fast becoming a commodity item to replace purpose-built hardware and processes. These dedicated boards, processes, and modules will be replaced with one or a limited number of HPC terminals to provide a reduction in SWaP. This allows more functions to be integrated in a given space and allows for other functions (e.g., additional payload) to be added to or be upgraded within the HGB in the future. The virtualization approach based upon the HPC architecture and open computing framework delivers equal or better performance, while reducing the dependence on purpose-built devices and processes from particular vendors. The virtualized approach leverages advances in the HPC server product development. Multiple single-purpose boards can be replaced by a single HPC processor board to host virtualized waveforms and applications as required for the HGB. Further, a wide range of virtualized functions and communications requirements may be provided in the future for the HGB inventory via software updates without any hardware changes. For the HGB program, the HPC-based architecture will replace existing purpose-built boards, eliminating purpose-built component redundancy through a high-degree of integration to support the intended use of HGB for carrying additional payload and/or supporting new features and capabilities delivered in the payload. The HPC and OpenCL coding environment provide an unparalleled offering by delivering a high-level of integration, flexibility, and resiliency for the HGB
Keywords:
virtualization, OpenCL, COTS, SWAP, HPC