Novel Radio Frequency Sensing Technologies
Summary
The government seeks development, integration, and flight‑testing of a high‑altitude, high‑speed airborne geologic sensing system that can provide rapid stand‑off 3D subsurface tomographic imaging to detect minerals and metals. The effort focuses on advanced radio‑frequency radar technology capable of operating at 40,000 ft and ~400 knots, requiring significant power scaling, antenna design, thermal management, and edge processing.