The Problem
Currently, real-time video of potential targets is primarily captured by uncrewed air and ground systems and resides locally at their respective ground control station. Transmission of real-time video data from one or several platforms to a command and control platform requires a significant amount of bandwidth that is not available in a complex, contested environment. As a result, response time of targeting missions is delayed due to a lack of real-time, prioritized data.
The Opportunity
AAL is seeking a real-time solution that can extract the most critical information from video feeds and transmit the compressed imagery, along with relevant targeting information, to command centers. The solution should improve bandwidth usage and reduce the size of transmitted data.
We will be accepting white papers for an initial evaluation. Based on evaluation results, companies will be selected and asked to submit a full proposal. Once full proposals are evaluated, AAL expects to issue one or more awards with a total estimated funding of $1.5M across all awards combined. The expected period of performance for this effort is 6 to 18 months.
What Makes SPARTN Different?
SPARTN combines Army SBIR funding and AAL's business model to create a program that moves — and pays — at the speed of business. By blending government and industry best practices we introduce a whole-of-Army approach to innovation.
Learn more about the SPARTN Program.