19-2- S1.02-3636

 80NSSC19C0478

 Technologies for Active Microwave Remote Sensing

 Wireless Timing Synchronization (WITIS) for Multi-Static Radar Systems

Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :
Begin: 4
End: 5

Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words)

IAI’s proposed WITIS technology is GPS independent and capable of providing timing and synchronization for multi-static systems with sub-nanosecond accuracies, while staying within the SWaP goals provided by NASA. The proposed WITIS solution combines key technologies developed at IAI  in the areas of:

1. Wireless synchronization of distributed systems
2. Distributed communications/radar payload design with path to space applications

WITIS can be designed and integrated, either as a standalone solution or as a tightly integrated applique with existing multi-static radar systems.

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

Potential NASA applications include

• Distributed radar beam-forming.
• Synchronized CubeSat constellation for remote-sensing in GPS denied environments
• Precise ranging between space-borne articles/ satellites.

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

Once proven in the NASA domain, WITIS assisted beamforming applications of ultra-precision synchronization and localization could replace or augment differential GPS technologies used in surveying, control of autonomous vehicles, wireless sensor networks, and communication systems.

Duration: 24