NASA SBIR 2019-II Solicitation

Proposal Summary

PROPOSAL NUMBER:
 19-2- H9.05-3487
PHASE 1 CONTRACT NUMBER:
 80NSSC19C0474
SUBTOPIC TITLE:
 Transformational Communications Technology
PROPOSAL TITLE:
 DataCell - A Solar Cell Integrated Modulating Retroreflector
SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)
Blacksky Aerospace, LLC
623 19th Street South
Arlington, VA 22202
(202) 500-3743

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (Name, E-mail, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)
Raymond Hoheisel
hoheisel@blacksky-aerospace.com
623 19th St S
Arlington, VA 22202 - 2715
(202) 500-3743

BUSINESS OFFICIAL (Name, E-mail, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)
Dr. Raymond Hoheisel
info@blacksky-aerospace.com
623 19th St S
Arlington, VA 22202 - 2715
(202) 500-3743

Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :
Begin: 4
End: 6
Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words)

The Innovation: A monolithically grown device consisting of a solar cell integrated modulating retroreflector is proposed. This “DataCell” device allows for simultaneous electrical energy harvesting (photovoltaic effect) AND high-speed optical data communication (quantum-confined Stark effect) for free-space optical (FSO) links up to GHz rates in a single integrated device.

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

Free Space Optical Cubesat Communication
Planetary Landers – Lunar Surface Relays
Secure Communication
Satellite Orbit Determination
Power Generation

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

Department of Defense: FSO for ground, UAS, underwater and space applications, directed energy applications
Logistics
Internet of Things
Consumer Electronics

 

Duration: 24
Form Generated on 05/04/2020 06:29:18