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Electro-Optical/Infrared Tactical Decision Aid

Department of War · Navy · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking development of an Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Tactical Decision Aid to predict sensor performance in maritime, littoral and inland environments under varying weather and target conditions. The effort focuses on advanced modeling of radiative transfer, background/clutter, and sensor characteristics, with verification and validation requirements that could lead to a classified prototype.

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