MIDDLETOWN – Systems Engineering Associates Corp., also known as SEA CORP, has been awarded a $1.5 million phase II federal Small Business Innovation Research contract to develop a system for the Navy that can launch a mini-unmanned underwater vehicle from an unmanned surface vehicle.
The company announced the SBIR grant this week.
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During the first phase of the project, the company determined the technical merit and feasibility of the concept. It was awarded $150,000 for the first phase, according to a company spokeswoman. The second phase focuses on design and development of the system, including creating the hardware to perform the testing.
“The SBIR program, and this award specifically, enables SEA CORP to demonstrate our expertise in innovative technology. We are excited to showcase our unique design concept using airbag inflators in order to help the Navy achieve a reliable and efficient means to launch mini-UUVs from USVs,” Business Area Manager Scott Smith said in a statement.
