Program Objective
This portfolio seeks to understand the fundamental scientific limits of sensing and to develop revolutionary concepts for detection with improved accuracy, sensitivity, and robustness. The research spans experimental, theoretical, and computational studies. Although the principal domain of activity focuses on the electromagnetic spectrum, the areas of interest to the Air Force and Space Force are broad and include chemical and gravitational measurements. We seek to expand the basic physical understanding in propagation of electromagnetic radiation, interactions of radiation with matter, image formation, sensor tasking, data fusion, remote object detection and identification, and the effects of the atmosphere or space environment on sensing systems. Proposals are sought in all areas of ground-, air-, and space-based sensing with applications in tracking, detecting, and characterizing. Fundamental understanding which leads to development of sensors of higher sensitivity or smaller cost or form factor is of relevance. Passive and active sensing methods, particularly multimodal detection and multifunctional sensors, are of interest.
Basic Research Objectives can be found in this program’s section of the BAA.You are highly encouraged to contact our Program Officer prior to developing a full proposal to briefly discuss the current state-of-the-art, how your research would advance it, and the approximate cost for a three (3) to five (5) year effort, and if there are any specific submission target dates.
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Contact Information Dr. Michael Yakes AFOSR/RTB-1 Email: remote.sensing@us.af.mil