SBIR Phase I: STELLA – SATCOM TECHNOLOGY OF ELABORATE LUNEBURG LENS ANTENNA

这一小型企业创新研究(SBIR)第一阶段项目的更广泛的影响/商业潜力包括一种高性能、低成本、可靠的新型天线，具有1000 Gb(TB)的高数据带宽和1000 Gb/S(TB/S)的高数据速率速率。这种天线性能的提升，由于其3D快速原型打印制造而产生的成本效益，以及与现有技术的容易集成，可能会促进无线通信的扩散。该天线可以实现全球连接，并增加以前无法进入的全球地区的互联网/电话连接，特别是对贫困和服务不足的社区。高数据带宽和速率将对科学界和基于数据传输的技术产生积极影响，如远程学习、远程医疗(远程手术、患者会诊)、国防工业、远程工作(在此次新冠肺炎大流行期间在家工作)等。该天线的技术优势和低成本支持了预期的重大商业成功。该小企业创新研究第一阶段项目解决了两个新兴无线通信系统：LEO-SATCOM(低地球轨道卫星通信)和5G手机/互联网面临的关键挑战。该项目将开发一种独特的天线技术，将集成到卫星网关、5G地面终端和在轨卫星中。天线的大孔径角度提供了大扫描角度的能力，使其能够连接到高倾斜度的卫星。该天线还能够进行多波束分析，以实现对多颗卫星的同时跟踪，并确保在切换期间不会出现停机时间。辐射波束方向图具有高增益(等效各向同性辐射功率)、非常窄的波束宽度和低交叉极化的优秀特性。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project include a high performance, low cos, dependable, novel antenna with high data bandwidth in 1000s of Gb (Tb) and high data rate speeds in 1000s of Gb/s (Tb/s). The elevated performance of this antenna, the cost effectiveness due to its 3D rapid prototype printing fabrication, and the easy integration to existing technologies may promote proliferation of wireless communications. The antenna may enable global connectivity and increase access to internet/phone connectivity for previously inaccessible areas of the globe, especially to disadvantaged and underserved communities. The high data bandwidth and speed rates will positively impact the scientific community and technologies based on data transfer such as remote learning, remote healthcare (remote surgery, patient consultation), the defense industry, telework (work from home during this COVID-19 pandemic), etc. The antenna’s technical superiority and low cost support substantial anticipated commercial success.This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project addresses critical challenges in the two emerging wireless communications systems: LEO-SATCOM (Low Earth Orbit – Satellite Communications) and 5G mobile phone/internet. This project will develop a unique antenna technology that will be integrated into satellite gateways, 5G ground terminals and also satellites in orbit. The wide aperture angle of the antenna provides a wide scanning angle capability that enables connection to highly inclined satellites. The antenna is also capable of multi-beam analysis to enable the simultaneous tracking of multiple satellites and to insure no down time during handoffs. The radiation beam pattern has excellent characteristics of high gain (Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power), very narrow beamwidth, and low cross polarization.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.