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Award of Polarisation Diversity and Ultra-Wideband Antenna Research to Cranfield University

Awarded 18 Sep 2022

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Awarded18 Sep 2022

Value£162,530.00

SupplierCranfield University

AgencyDefence Science and Technology Laboratory

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 10mo ago3y 4mo term

Awarded 18 Sept 2022Expired 19 Jan 2026

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Cranfield University for low technology readiness level research exploring the use of polarimetry for feature extraction from ultra-wideband antenna, conducted via the PhD route under the Missile Defence Centre.

The contract value is £162,530.

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