Through the Air Link Optical Component (TALOC) for RF Denied Communications Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Topic No.: N181-027 Topic Title: Through the Air Link Optical Component (TALOC) for RF Denied Communications Proposal No.: N181-027-0012 Firm: 4S - Silversword Software and Services, LLC 2903 Traymore Lane Bowie MD, Maryland 20715 Contact: William Ziegler Phone: (301) 514-7805 Abstract: Operations of military aircraft within Anti-Access/Aerial Denial (A2/AD) or RF denied theaters of operation has become more challenging recently. In addition to manned aircraft, the proliferation of autonomous UAVs in defense applications requires advancement of communications capabilities over current technologies. Combining RF and optical communications interfaces offer distinct advantages over RF-only systems. A significant example is seamless communications and operations in RF denied arenas, providing a critical advantage over enemy forces whose communications are completely blocked. Benefits: TALOC is a low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) optical communications device that: �?� Acquires and maintains a broad band communications link between two platforms in line of sight with one another �?� Measures azimuth and elevation angle relative to each platform reference from one TALOC to another communicating TALOC and vice-versa �?� Measures distance between communicating TALOC units �?� Sees through atmospheric disturbances (clouds/fog) TALOCs preferably operate in the Near Infrared (NIR) at a wavelength that is eye safe, has low detectability, and low moisture absorption, enabling high transmission through clouds, fog, and high humidity areas. Return