Real-Time Enhanced Fine Tracking in Directed Energy Applications
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Phase I: Select a 3D coherent measurement technique, analyze feasibility, and develop initial design and hardware specifications.
Phase II: Build a processor prototype system and demonstrate the system in a scaled-laboratory optical system or outdoor test range.
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Issuing Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Washington, DC is seeking information from vendors capable of providing real-time enhanced fine tracking for directed energy applications. The requirement focuses on 3D imaging and tracking capabilities to support counter-drone and counter-missile defenses while also enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
The anticipated solution would use 3D coherent imaging with digital holography to address limitations associated with 2D imaging. It would include algorithms and software to improve 3D imagery and maintain an aimpoint by leveraging three-dimensional data, along with a demonstrated prototype processor supported by real-time test results.
The technology should be highly robust against scintillation and speckle and should enable correction of phase aberrations caused by aero-optics and atmospheric turbulence.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 23, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Air Force Research Laboratory. The work is located in United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Defense technology and directed energy systems developers
- Expertise in 3D coherent imaging, digital holography, and optical tracking
- Experience developing real-time image-processing algorithms and prototype processors
- Demonstrated work supporting counter-drone, counter-missile, or ISR applications
- Capabilities addressing scintillation, speckle, aero-optics, and atmospheric turbulence
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