Opportunity Information: Apply for USAFA BAA 2009 1 CALL 0004
Apply for USAFA BAA 2009 1 CALL 0004
- The Air Force Academy in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Predictive Time Associated Geo location of Mobile Targets using Unmanned Aircraft Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.800 Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2013 and posted on Jan 11, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 10, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $275,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Predictive Time Associated Geo location of Mobile Targets using Unmanned Aircraft Systems," is a research call from the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) focused on advancing real-time technologies for lightweight, cooperative unmanned aircraft systems. The Academy's center for unmanned aircraft systems research is looking for new approaches that help heterogeneous autonomous systems work together more effectively, especially in operational settings where multiple unmanned platforms and sensors need to fuse information quickly and reliably. The motivation is clearly tied to both military and civilian uses of unmanned aircraft, where the ability to locate and track moving targets accurately, even with imperfect data, is increasingly important.
At the core of the technical scope are two tightly related capabilities. First, the research team is expected to develop comprehensive solution methods that can ingest and combine aperiodic sensor data from multiple heterogeneous sensors to geolocate mobile targets. "Aperiodic" here signals a realistic problem: sensors do not always report on a fixed schedule, data may arrive irregularly, and different sensor types may have different latencies, sampling rates, accuracy levels, and failure modes. "Heterogeneous sensors" implies a mix of sensor modalities and platforms, such as electro-optical/infrared imagery, radar, signals-based sensors, inertial measurements, or other onboard/offboard sensing sources, potentially distributed across more than one unmanned aircraft system. The expectation is not just basic fusion, but a method that can handle irregular timing and differing measurement characteristics while still producing a coherent, usable target geolocation estimate.
Second, the call emphasizes prediction, not just tracking. The research is expected to forecast a target's future position and orientation using accumulated sensor data along with physical and environmental constraints. In practice, this means going beyond "where is the target now" to "where will it be at a future time, and how will it be oriented," while respecting constraints like vehicle dynamics, terrain, road networks, typical motion models, maneuver limitations, occlusions, weather effects, sensor line-of-sight restrictions, and other environmental factors. Orientation prediction suggests attention to heading and pose, which is important for interpreting intent, planning interception or observation, and cueing sensors for the next collection opportunity. The overall goal is to produce a robust, real-time capable framework that can operate under realistic field conditions where data can be sparse, delayed, noisy, or intermittent.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number "USAFA BAA 2009 1 CALL 0004" and is associated with the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800). The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the government during performance compared to a standard grant. The anticipated number of awards is one, with an expected award amount in a narrow range: an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $275,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types unless additional eligibility clarifications appear in the full text.
The posting timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on January 11, 2012, with a closing date of February 10, 2012, and an archive date of March 11, 2012. Importantly, USAFA states that it is not requesting full applications at this time. Instead, interested teams are directed to follow the white paper submission process described in "USAFA BAA 2009 1 Amendment 2." In other words, the initial step is likely a shorter concept or technical white paper intended to screen ideas before inviting full proposals. For applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Brittany Henry, Contract Specialist, at (719) 333-8930.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Predictive Time Associated Geo location of Mobile Targets using Unmanned Aircraft Systems."
Who is offering this opportunity?
This is a research call from the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), through its center for unmanned aircraft systems research.
What is the main goal of the research?
The goal is to advance real-time technologies for lightweight, cooperative unmanned aircraft systems, with an emphasis on helping heterogeneous autonomous systems work together effectively in operational settings.
What operational problem is the call trying to address?
The call is focused on situations where multiple unmanned platforms and sensors need to fuse information quickly and reliably to locate, track, and predict the motion of mobile targets, even when the data is imperfect, delayed, noisy, sparse, or intermittent.
What are the two core technical capabilities emphasized in the scope?
The scope centers on (1) methods to ingest and fuse aperiodic data from multiple heterogeneous sensors to geolocate mobile targets, and (2) prediction of a target's future position and orientation using accumulated sensor data plus physical and environmental constraints.
What does "aperiodic sensor data" mean in this context?
What does "heterogeneous sensors" mean for this opportunity?
Is the focus only on tracking a target's current location?
No. The call specifically emphasizes prediction in addition to tracking, meaning the work should forecast a target's future position and orientation (for a future time) based on sensor data and constraints.
What does "orientation" prediction refer to?
Orientation prediction refers to estimating heading and pose, which can support interpreting intent, planning interception or observation, and cueing sensors for subsequent collection opportunities.
What kinds of constraints should the prediction consider?
The opportunity notes that predictions should respect physical and environmental constraints, including (as examples) vehicle dynamics, terrain, road networks, typical motion models, maneuver limitations, occlusions, weather effects, sensor line-of-sight restrictions, and other environmental factors.
Is real-time performance part of the expectation?
Yes. The call describes the desired outcome as a robust, real-time capable framework that can operate under realistic field conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is "USAFA BAA 2009 1 CALL 0004."
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800).
What is the funding instrument type?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial government involvement during performance compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does USAFA anticipate making?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the expected funding range?
The expected award amount range is narrow, with an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $275,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types unless additional eligibility clarifications are provided in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on January 11, 2012, and the closing date was February 10, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 11, 2012.
Is USAFA requesting full applications right now?
No. USAFA states it is not requesting full applications at this time.
What should an interested team submit instead of a full application?
Interested teams are directed to follow the white paper submission process described in "USAFA BAA 2009 1 Amendment 2."
Where are the white paper submission instructions located?
The instructions are referenced as being in "USAFA BAA 2009 1 Amendment 2," which is the document USAFA points applicants to for the white paper submission process.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Brittany Henry, Contract Specialist, phone (719) 333-8930.
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