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https://lnkd.in/eZqVrXjJ Ok, so DUI is looking at (and funding) sea based space launching of rockets to give more flexibility and options for launching. I like the idea but how do the rockets get there? Is it a “load on” at port idea and then emplace for launch or will there be a ferry of sorts? I wonder what the sea state limitations would be on rocket delivery. I have some port infrastructure ideas that could make this a reality but this concept begs a lot of logistics questions… Honestly, I am more interested in the other end of this, the recovery/reception of logistics packages on the other side of the globe. Let’s go Army Watercraft! You need to get into the future fight and provide better options for Commanders.

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Selects Umbra for Phase II of the Distributed Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) Program Read More: https://ow.ly/PVzZ50RuqeQ #darpa #umbra #radar #imaging #satellite #technology #selection #security #drift #algorithms #innovation #processing #imagery #government

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Many missions for LEO constellations require intense data processing power in challenging environments. This is a great example of how the Xiphos team delivered a heritage-based COTS solution to meet the performance, schedule, and cost constraints of the mission. Well done! Here's the detailed case study: https://lnkd.in/g5NJt549

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Ready to simplify decision-making and decrease response time to drone swarms? Automating sensor resource management with advanced algorithm and AI-driven sensor tasking can enhance your effectiveness in multi-threat environments, eliminating manual bottlenecks. Learn how in this blog: https://bit.ly/3VYf1o8 #AI #CUAS

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𝗚𝗲𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿����𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿. In today's rapidly evolving battlefield, advanced geospatial technology is revolutionizing how warfighters navigate off-road terrain, significantly enhancing their tactical superiority. By leveraging platform characteristics, terrain classification, elevation, and real-time weather data, these sophisticated systems generate reliable and combat-effective routes. Onboard navigation systems, embedded with state-of-the-art geospatial technology, offer dynamic routing and rerouting capabilities, integrating real-time situational awareness data. This integration ensures that warfighters have access to the most current and relevant information, enabling them to make informed decisions on the move. Additionally, these systems support visualization of tactical symbology in accordance with MIL-STD 2525C and 2525D standards, crucial for maintaining clarity and coherence in high-pressure scenarios. Furthermore, geospatial technology can simulate enemy movements through visibility calculations, ensuring optimal and combat-effective routes tailored to the specific characteristics of both uncrewed and crewed platforms, as well as troop movements. This capability is vital for maintaining the upper hand in unpredictable and hostile environments. At Carmenta, our core mission is to empower the modern warfighter and the Defense Industry Base with essential functionalities in mission support systems. These functionalities are encapsulated in a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing for the development of customized applications that meet the specific needs and requirements of warfighters. By enhancing situational awareness and enabling real-time analysis, our solutions boost operational effectiveness and significantly reduce risk in combat environments. With these advanced geospatial innovations, Carmenta is at the forefront of providing the tools necessary for modern warfighters to achieve mission success and maintain tactical superiority on the battlefield.

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New RFI: IARPA seeks information regarding innovative signal processing #algorithms and sensing approaches used to characterize the D-region of the ionosphere. Responses due by June 17. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3UERxox

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At HASCO, our LittleBend Cables are improving RF, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave system integrations, particularly in cutting-edge 5G and 6G MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technologies. Designed to excel in challenging environments like antenna OTA (Over-The-Air) testing, switch and attenuator matrixes, and various in-box and board-to-board connections, these cables are revered for their precision and reliability. A key feature is their exceptional flexibility with a minimum Bend Radius of 0.20” (5mm), allowing navigation through confined spaces without compromising signal integrity, essential for high-frequency applications. Our innovative connector design, with a compact structure and impressive retention force exceeding 90N, eliminates the need for right-angle connectors. This not only reduces the height post-bending but also cuts costs and saves space by removing the necessity for expensive adapters, making LittleBend Cables an optimal choice for internal connections in space-constrained settings. Download HASCO's LittleBend Selector Guide: https://lnkd.in/gxFRYc9W

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May 28, 2024- Synoptic Data, a Public Benefit Corporation signed a two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with NOAA’s National Weather Service and Grand Sky Airfield Operations, LLC, to deploy uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to gather and evaluate the upper air data to determine how it could aid in weather forecasting. The research project will take place at the GrandSKY Flight Operations Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota and gather weather data up to an altitude of 16,900 feet. Real-time data is a necessity for weather forecasting and meteorologists are continuing to improve their accuracy. Ongoing research projects allow the National Weather Service to learn more about our atmosphere and use the information for better forecasts and warnings. NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration announced a new research effort to study how upper air data from Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) can aid in forecasting. Synoptic Data is participating in this CRADA (Cooperative Research & Development Agreement) by providing data storage and delivery to the National Weather Service. Read the full story and learn how upper air data will be collected and used for forecasting and warning efforts: https://zurl.co/dAFS Meteomatics AG Grand Sky #uas #upperairdata #soundings #weatherdata

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Check out our latest blog article by Dann Hayes!

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Interested in #SmallSat #EOIR and #Hyperspectral #Payload? Stop by our #SPIEDCS Booth 330 to learn more about large aperture systems and #satellite #EdgeComputing for #EarthObservation.

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On the latest episode of The Startup Defense, I talk with William Treseder, Chief Strategy Officer at the Marine Innovation Unit and SVP at BMNT, a pivotal organization in the defense innovation space. We discuss everything from 3D printing with his kids to complex defense contracting and the changing landscape of defense technology innovation. Find your The Startup Defense on your favorite platform: https://lnkd.in/dMruw4Jm Key Topics 🚀 Journey into Defense Innovation: William traces his path from the Marine Innovation Unit to his current role at BMNT, highlighting how his past experiences influence his approach to innovation. 🚀 Impact of 3D Printing: Exploration of how 3D printing technology is not just a tool for creation but a gateway for young minds into the realms of engineering and problem-solving. 🚀 Hacking for Defense: William discusses the program's multifaceted impact, from offering real-world problem-solving for students to acting as a bridge between academic institutions and defense needs. 🚀 Barriers to Innovation in Defense: The conversation dives into the systemic challenges and evolving landscapes of defense procurement and the integration of new technologies from non-traditional sources. 🚀 Future of Defense Innovation: Discussion on the potential shifts in defense contracting and procurement, emphasizing the need for models that accommodate rapid technological change and non-traditional defense solutions. #defenseinnovation #defensestartups

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For the defense industry, what the current geopolitical conflicts are showing us is that building on top of commercial technology and supply chains is a better way to deliver new products faster, better, and cheaper. Contrast this with the traditional cost and pace of building defense-only solutions from scratch. This article in Forbes discusses how Doodle Labs leverages commercial technology in the wireless networking context. https://lnkd.in/gU9NwGHx

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Cognitive Space is mentioned in SpaceNews! Just to clarify, Cognitive Space *does* use natural language models for satellite tasking in our CNTIENT.Earth product. Want to see? Message me!

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Slingshot Aerospace Releases "State of Satellite Deployments & Orbital Operations" Report Read more: https://ow.ly/tTx950RtZBk #slingshotaerospace #satellite #deployment #orbital #operations #space #report

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DroneLife June 10th: GAO Report: Remote ID Not Living Up to Potential https://lnkd.in/dTeD6CpD The RID is an attempt to install an RF/net licensing plate onboard drone.  Imagin a new invention: a revolutionary car that costs less than 20% of an average car and its operating cost is just a fraction of car’s, and its typical pollution is less than 5% of a small car.  Great, isn’t it?   Well, the new car is invisible! Now what? The NRC (New Revolutionary Car) owners suggested that the NRC will give way to all other cars. Not accepted.  No one agrees to share the road at night with a car without lights… The only way to make the NRC visible is by adding a small, inexpensive, chip on every car’s windshield to virtually display the NRC. Now what? Will all drivers agree? Will the regulator enforce all roads users to install the chip? Aren’t drones much like the NRC? What does it take to allow vast usage of that life changing technology?  Requiring all airspace users to transmit their locations and receive their neighbor’s locations via a V2V short latency radio network. Once all air space participants broadcast their locations via a V2V radio network, the full impact of the drones’ industry on society will be applied: Taking significant load of the roads: Less traffic jams Less pollution Time saving for roads users Improved safety / health services: Firefighters Police Healthcare Better jobs: less drivers (Cars, motorcycles, bikes) more drones related jobs There are some challenges, true, but doesn’t the benefit for society justify the effort? With Ciconia’s C&CAS (Coordination and Collision Avoidance System) onboard aerial vehicles, all could safely share the skies: swarms of delivery drones, inspection and monitoring drones, first responders’ drones, helicopters and fixed wings. All can operate together at the same time and place. 

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Woooo!!! Excited that DOMA Technologies was awarded an AFWERX SBIR contract focused on adapting our DX Engage – AI Powered Intelligent Digitization to address the most pressing unstructured data challenges. We are honored and thrilled to be selected for award and look forward to getting after the massive unstructured data problem that persists within the USAF. The technology developed through this program will have broad applicability across the DOD and Federal Government in a multitude of areas including digital engineering, healthcare, records management, maintenance and logistics. Utilizing an innovation approach that integrates Generative AI, National Language Processing and Computer Vision algorithms hosted with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the DX concept aims to drastically accelerate enterprise digital strategies increasing the quality and discoverability of data for enhanced decision making. Accelerated outcomes include higher fidelity data extraction, meta-data tagging, redaction and classification. #USAF AFWERX #SBIR #unstructureddata #innovation #generativeai #LLM #NLP #govcon #genai #Ai

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