hypersonic-plasma-sheath-sbir
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Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR

Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR

PROGRAM Fusion Physics Also: Navy plasma SBIR, hypersonic plasma sheath, CPS plasma mitigation

01 Executive_Summary

Navy SBIR N232-112 (2023 solicitation, 2024 award): 'Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma on Hypersonic Reentry Bodies.' 'The plasma layer from hypersonic reentry serves to further propagate heat into the reentry vehicles while also increasing its radar visibility and causing a communications blackout.' 'The Navy seeks to implement developed technologies to manipulate or suppress the effects of environmental plasma with electromagnetic forces.' Navy SBIR Award 211245 (2024): 'Electromagnetic Penetration of Hypersonic Plasma Sheath to Achieve Continuous Communication During Re-Entry' — 'apply electromagnetic Energy Deposition techniques to disrupt/penetrate re-entry plasma sheaths.' Navy SBIR Award 211243 (2024): 'Low SWaP Hypersonic Plasma Mitigation Device for RF Transmission' — CFD Research Corporation — 'manipulate the plasma layer in the vicinity of the antenna aperture to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate,' 'continuous transmission during the entire flight... during the 6-minute reentry,' scalable across L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-band. CRITICAL CONNECTION: SSP manages Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile. CPS involves hypersonic plasma sheath physics. Navy is funding SBIRs for plasma manipulation on hypersonic vehicles. Pais was at SSP during CPS development. Pais is a plasma physicist. A plasma physicist at SSP during CPS development would be a natural fit for plasma sheath mitigation research.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

Navy SBIR N232-112 (2023 solicitation, 2024 award): 'Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma on Hypersonic Reentry Bodies.' 'The plasma layer from hypersonic reentry serves to further propagate heat into the reentry vehicles while also increasing its radar visibility and causing a communications blackout.' 'The Navy seeks to implement developed technologies to manipulate or suppress the effects of environmental plasma with electromagnetic forces.' Navy SBIR Award 211245 (2024): 'Electromagnetic Penetration of Hypersonic Plasma Sheath to Achieve Continuous Communication During Re-Entry' — 'apply electromagnetic Energy Deposition techniques to disrupt/penetrate re-entry plasma sheaths.' Navy SBIR Award 211243 (2024): 'Low SWaP Hypersonic Plasma Mitigation Device for RF Transmission' — CFD Research Corporation — 'manipulate the plasma layer in the vicinity of the antenna aperture to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate,' 'continuous transmission during the entire flight... during the 6-minute reentry,' scalable across L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-band. CRITICAL CONNECTION: SSP manages Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile. CPS involves hypersonic plasma sheath physics. Navy is funding SBIRs for plasma manipulation on hypersonic vehicles. Pais was at SSP during CPS development. Pais is a plasma physicist. A plasma physicist at SSP during CPS development would be a natural fit for plasma sheath mitigation research.

Entity Type: Program — Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is a government or defense program/initiative.

Network Relationships

Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR connects to 3 entities in the intelligence network:

Organisations (1):

Persons (1):

  • → Dr. Salvatore Pais: Pais plasma expertise could have been applied to CPS plasma sheath at SSP

Programs (1):

  • → Conventional Prompt Strike: Navy funding plasma manipulation for hypersonic vehicles — CPS plasma sheath mitigation

Research Findings

Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR appears in 5 research analysis documents:

AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024:

Findings: AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024

Source PDF: [AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024](/archive/AMSC_HTS_Superconductor_Analysis_2024) Date range: 2015-2024 Source org: LANL

Summary

This Technology Watch Report provides a comprehensive technical analysis of American Superconductor Corporation’s (AMSC) second-g...

DoD DefenseAcquisitionGuidebook 2013:

Findings: Dod Defenseacquisitionguidebook 2013

Source PDF: [DoD DefenseAcquisitionGuidebook 2013](/archive/DoD_DefenseAcquisitionGuidebook_2013) Date range: 1973-2018 Source org: NASA

Summary

Published by the Department of Defense in 2013, the Defense Acquisition Guidebook provides the acquisition workforce with discretio...

GlobalEnergyCorp LCF Research 2024:

Findings: GlobalEnergyCorp LCF Research 2024

Source PDF: [GlobalEnergyCorp LCF Research 2024](/archive/GlobalEnergyCorp_LCF_Research_2024) Date range: 2013-2024 Source org: SNL

Summary

This dossier analyzes the research of physicist Larry Forsley and Global Energy Corporation regarding Lattice Confinement Fusion (LCF) a...

LockheedMartin ClandestineAerospaceProgram 2024:

Findings: LockheedMartin ClandestineAerospaceProgram 2024

Source PDF: [LockheedMartin ClandestineAerospaceProgram 2024](/archive/LockheedMartin_ClandestineAerospaceProgram_2024) Date range: 1975-2024 Source org: LANL

Summary

This intelligence assessment analyzes the roles of key personnel and the tripartite organizational structure ...

MSNW LLC Fusion Driven Rocket 2018:

Findings: MSNW LLC Fusion Driven Rocket 2018

Source PDF: [MSNW LLC Fusion Driven Rocket 2018](/archive/MSNW_LLC_Fusion_Driven_Rocket_2018) Date range: 2017-2018 Source org: LANL

Summary

This analytical report investigates the strategic transition of MSNW LLC and its founder, Dr. John Slough, into clandestine research fo...

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 3 source documents:

  • SBIR.gov — Award 211245 (2024)
  • Navy SBIR — N232-112 solicitation
  • SBIR.gov — Award 211243 (2024, CFD Research Corporation)

05 Related_Entities (3)

Conventional Prompt Strike
program →
Navy funding plasma manipulation for hypersonic vehicles — CPS plasma sheath mitigation
Navy SSP
organisation →
Navy SBIR for hypersonic plasma — SSP manages CPS, Pais was at SSP
Dr. Salvatore Pais
person →
Pais plasma expertise could have been applied to CPS plasma sheath at SSP

05b Related_Topics (4)

Compact Fusion Reactor
usa → china → israel →
Hypersonics
usa → russia → china →
SBIR Programs
usa →
Patent Analysis
usa →

06 Research_Findings (5)

program

# Findings: AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024 **Source PDF:** `AMSC_HTS_Superconductor_Analysis_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 2015-2024 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This Technology Watch Report provides a comprehensive technical analysis of American Superconductor Corporation’s (AMSC) second-generation high-temperature superconductor (HTS) wire and its manufacturing processes. Published around 2024, the document details how AMSC's core technology and R&D collaborations with national labor

View Source PDF → AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024
program

# Findings: Dod Defenseacquisitionguidebook 2013 **Source PDF:** `DoD_DefenseAcquisitionGuidebook_2013.pdf` **Date range:** 1973-2018 **Source org:** NASA ## Summary Published by the Department of Defense in 2013, the Defense Acquisition Guidebook provides the acquisition workforce with discretionary best practices and guidance for managing national investments in military technologies and programs. The document details the integration of three primary decision support systems: the Planning,

View Source PDF → DoD DefenseAcquisitionGuidebook 2013
program

# Findings: GlobalEnergyCorp LCF Research 2024 **Source PDF:** `GlobalEnergyCorp_LCF_Research_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 2013-2024 **Source org:** SNL ## Summary This dossier analyzes the research of physicist Larry Forsley and Global Energy Corporation regarding Lattice Confinement Fusion (LCF) and hybrid fusion-fission reactors from 2018 to 2024. It details how federal agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation are cultivating a 'gray track' ecosystem to develop disruptive energ

View Source PDF → GlobalEnergyCorp LCF Research 2024
program

# Findings: LockheedMartin ClandestineAerospaceProgram 2024 **Source PDF:** `LockheedMartin_ClandestineAerospaceProgram_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 1975-2024 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This intelligence assessment analyzes the roles of key personnel and the tripartite organizational structure governing clandestine U.S. advanced aerospace initiatives, specifically focusing on the Compact Fusion Reactor and quantum vacuum propulsion. Produced in 2024, the report details how entities like Lo

View Source PDF → LockheedMartin ClandestineAerospaceProgram 2024
program

# Findings: MSNW LLC Fusion Driven Rocket 2018 **Source PDF:** `MSNW_LLC_Fusion_Driven_Rocket_2018.pdf` **Date range:** 2017-2018 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This analytical report investigates the strategic transition of MSNW LLC and its founder, Dr. John Slough, into clandestine research following the abrupt end of public federal funding after 2017. The analysis concludes with high confidence that the firm is likely utilizing 'Other Transaction' Agreements (OTAs) to mature its propriet

View Source PDF → MSNW LLC Fusion Driven Rocket 2018

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Program — Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is a government or defense program/initiative.
  • ▸ → Navy SSP: Navy SBIR for hypersonic plasma — SSP manages CPS, Pais was at SSP
  • ▸ → Dr. Salvatore Pais: Pais plasma expertise could have been applied to CPS plasma sheath at SSP
  • ▸ → Conventional Prompt Strike: Navy funding plasma manipulation for hypersonic vehicles — CPS plasma sheath mitigation
  • ▸ AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024:

10 FAQ

What is Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR? ▾
Navy SBIR N232-112 (2023 solicitation, 2024 award): 'Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma on Hypersonic Reentry Bodies.' 'The plasma layer from hypersonic reentry serves to further propagate heat into the reentry vehicles while also increasing its radar visibility and causing a communications blackout.' 'The Navy seeks to implement developed technologies to manipulate or suppress the effects...
What role does Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR play in the research network? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is classified under the "Fusion Physics" category. Navy SBIR N232-112 (2023 solicitation, 2024 award): 'Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma on Hypersonic Reentry Bodies.' 'The plasma layer from hypersonic reentry serves to further propagate...
What evidence supports the Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is supported by 4 primary sources and 5 research findings. Key sources include "SBIR Award 211245 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Communications Mitigation", "SBIR Award 211243 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Mitigation", and "SBIR Award 211244 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Mitigation". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
How does Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR connect to other entities in the network? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is connected to 3 entities in the intelligence network, including Conventional Prompt Strike (program), Navy SSP (organisation), and Dr. Salvatore Pais (person). Key relationships: Conventional Prompt Strike: Navy funding plasma manipulation for hypersonic vehicles — CPS plasma sheath mitigation, Navy SSP: Navy SBIR for hypersonic plasma — SSP manages CPS, Pais was at SSP, ; Dr. Salvatore Pais: Pais plasma expertise could have been applied to CPS plasma sheath at SSP.
What is the Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR program? ▾
Navy SBIR N232-112 (2023 solicitation, 2024 award): 'Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma on Hypersonic Reentry Bodies.' 'The plasma layer from hypersonic reentry serves to further propagate heat into the reentry vehicles while also increasing its radar visibility and causing a communications blackout.' 'The Navy seeks to implement developed...
What organizations are involved in Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR involves 1 organization: Navy SSP (Navy SBIR for hypersonic plasma — SSP manages CPS, Pais was at SSP).
What research findings mention Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR appears in 5 research analysis documents, including "AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024", "DoD DefenseAcquisitionGuidebook 2013", and "GlobalEnergyCorp LCF Research 2024". Findings: AMSC HTS Superconductor Analysis 2024 Source PDF: AMSC_HTS_Superconductor_Analysis_2024.pdf Date range: 2015-2024 Source org: LANL Summary This Technology Watch Report provides a...
What are the alternative names or aliases for Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is also known as: Navy plasma SBIR, hypersonic plasma sheath, and CPS plasma mitigation. These alternative names appear across different source documents and may reflect codenames, abbreviations, or historical references.
What external sources document Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is documented by 4 external sources, including 3 award record and 1 solicitation. Notable references include "SBIR Award 211245 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Communications Mitigation", "SBIR Award 211243 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Mitigation", and "SBIR Award 211244 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Mitigation".
Why is Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR considered classified or significant? ▾
Navy SBIR N232-112 (2023 solicitation, 2024 award): 'Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma on Hypersonic Reentry Bodies.' 'The plasma layer from hypersonic reentry serves to further propagate heat into the reentry vehicles while also increasing its radar visibility and causing a communications blackout.' 'The Navy seeks to implement developed technologies to manipulate or suppress the effects of environmental plasma with electromagnetic forces.' Navy SBIR Award 211245 (2024): 'Electromagnetic Penetration of Hypersonic Plasma Sheath to Achieve Continuous Communication During Re-Entry' — 'apply electromagnetic Energy Deposition techniques to disrupt/penetrate re-entry plasma sheaths.' Navy SBIR Award 211243 (2024): 'Low SWaP Hypersonic Plasma Mitigation Device for RF Transmission' — CFD Research Corporation — 'manipulate the plasma layer in the vicinity of the antenna aperture to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate,' 'continuous transmission during the entire flight... during the 6-minute reentry,' scalable across L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-band. CRITICAL CONNECTION: SSP manages Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile. CPS involves hypersonic plasma sheath physics. Navy is funding SBIRs for plasma manipulation on hypersonic vehicles. Pais was at SSP during CPS development. Pais is a plasma physicist. A plasma physicist at SSP during CPS development would be a natural fit for plasma sheath mitigation research.
What is the historical timeline for Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR? ▾
Navy Plasma Sheath SBIR is referenced across documents spanning 1973–2024, with activity noted in 1973, 1975, and 2013. This temporal range is derived from the primary source documents in the research archive.

Source_Documents 3 FILES

SBIR.gov — Award 211245 (2024)
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Navy SBIR — N232-112 solicitation
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SBIR.gov — Award 211243 (2024, CFD Research Corporation)
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External_References 3 REFS

SBIR.gov — Award 211245 (2024) url ↗
Navy SBIR — N232-112 solicitation ref
SBIR.gov — Award 211243 (2024, CFD Research Corporation) url ↗

External_Primary_Sources 3

patent
US Patent 10,144,532 B2 — Craft using an inertial mass reduction device
news 2021
Navy 'UFO Patent' Documents Talk Of 'Spacetime Modification Weapon,' Detail Experimental Testing — The War Zone
The War Zone
news
Emails Show Navy's 'UFO' Patents Went Through Significant Internal Review, Resulted In A Demo — The War Zone
The War Zone

Verified_Primary_Sources 4 SOURCES

primary sbir.gov award_record
SBIR Award 211245 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Communications Mitigation
Verifies: Navy SBIR award for plasma sheath electromagnetic mitigation; Communications blackout problem during hypersonic flight; Award details and technical objective
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primary sbir.gov award_record
SBIR Award 211243 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Mitigation
Verifies: Related Navy SBIR award for plasma sheath research; Electromagnetic mitigation concepts for reentry blackout
External Link ↗
primary sbir.gov award_record
SBIR Award 211244 — Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Mitigation
Verifies: Additional Navy SBIR award in plasma sheath mitigation series; Technical approach to restoring communications through plasma
External Link ↗
primary navysbir.com solicitation
Navy SBIR Topic N202-107 — Plasma Sheath Communications
Verifies: Navy SBIR topic description for plasma sheath communications blackout; Problem statement on electromagnetic signal attenuation during hypersonic flight; Technical objectives for mitigation approaches
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