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A03-104 TITLE: Low Cost Three Dimensional Laser Radar Receiver TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors OBJECTIVE: Develop a low cost detector/readout electronics array for three dimensional imaging laser radar. DESCRIPTION: The Army is interested in three-dimensional (3-D) imaging of tactical targets using a short laser pulse (~ one nanosecond or less duration) for active illumination at nominally 1.5 microns wavelength. Needed is a time resolving optical receiver consisting of an array of avalanche photodiode (APD) detectors, or other optical detection technology with internal gain, coupled with the necessary “readout” electronics to complete a demonstration device. Desired is a laser radar receiver that can perform a single pulse acquisition of a 64x64xN, (x,y,R) voxel image of a vehicle for visual or machine recognition. The range (R) dimension of the image might be first and last returns (required) or first and last two returns (desired). The desired maximum depth in the R dimension is 30 meters. Detection methods to improve range accuracy and resolution beyond simple threshold crossing are encouraged. The detector/readout cell pitch (x, y) is desired to be 50 microns or less with a 90% detector area fill factor. The sampling interval (t) is desired to be 0.5 nanoseconds or less. Techniques that do not meet the desired characteristics will be considered if shown to meet the needs of the program. PHASE I: Conduct study and design efforts to prove the proposed concept is viable. PHASE II: Construct the receiver and demonstrate and its performance in a field experiment. Perform calculations that predict the performance of a sensor based on the component demonstration. PHASE III: Develop manufacturing methods for the low cost laser radar receiver. Commercial applications include: building construction, terrain mapping, factory automation, robotics, obstacle avoidance and collision avoidance. REFERENCES: 1) Schilling, B. W. et. al., “Multiple-Return Laser Radar for Three-Dimensional Imaging Through Obscurations”, Applied Optics, 41, 2791-2799, 2002. 2) Trussell, C. W.,
A03-105 TITLE: Optical Components to Reduce Retroreflection from Uncooled Infrared Focal Plane Array TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM-NV/RSTA OBJECTIVE: Design, build and integrate innovative opto-electronic components that reduce optical cross section of long wavelength IR sensor systems, resulting in improved compact low cost signature management solutions to deny the enemy’s ability to detect and engage our forces. DESCRIPTION: Recent advances in uncooled long wavelength infrared (LWIR) imaging sensors have enabled their use in many military and civilian applications that require smaller size, lighter weight and lower cost than alternative IR technologies. These sensors are now being considered for many Future Combat System platforms to meet target acquisition, navigation and surveillance requirements. These sensors are also being used in the commercial marketplace for surveillance and security applications as well. In military applications, it is very important to manage the signature of sensors without compromising performance. The reflectivity of current uncooled LWIR sensor technology is unacceptably high and compromises their detection by use of search CW lasers. It is highly desirable to reduce the reflectivity of uncooled imaging sensors by use of optical, electronic, imaging or any other innovative techniques that can be practically integrated into the compact sensor system package. For example, the angle of incidence of the incoming radiation may be deviated optically so as to minimize the retroreflection or the incoming image may be modified by use of optical or image processing techniques to make it out of focus and to reimage it for display. In addition, novel optical design concepts that enable more compact LWIR sensors to be developed are encouraged. The following parameters are provided for consideration in the design phase of a low reflectivity uncooled LWIR sensor: f/# of 1.7, a microbolometer-based FPA of 640x480 pixels of 25mm size with the overall size of 0.48 x 0.64 inches, and the spectral band of 7.8 – 12.2 micrometer. It is desired that the components developed under this SBIR topic include the design flexibility so as to be used with other uncooled IR sensors with similar specifications.
1) “Optics,” by Eugene Hecht and Alfred Zajac, published by Addison-Wesley Publishing Co, Reading, MA. 2) Other books and publications on geometrical optics. 3) “Digital Picture Processing,” by Azriel Rosenfeld and Avinash C. Kak, published by Academic Press, New York, NY. 4) Other books and publications on digital/optical image processing. 5) J. Sonstroem, B. Ahn, “Low Observable Staring Sensors” (U) Proceedings of the 2000 Meeting of the MSS Specialty Group on Passive Sensors, March 2000. 6) J. Sonstroem, B. Ahn, “Level I Performance of Uncooled FPAs” (U); Proceedings of the 2000 Meeting of the MSS Specialty Group on Infrared Countermeasures held May 2000. 7) Edward R. Dowski, Jr., and W. Thomas Cathey, “Extended depth of field through wave-front coding,” Applied Optics, Vol. 34, No. 11, 10 April 1995; 8) Wanli Chi and Nicholas George, “Electronic imaging using a logarithmic asphere,” Optics Letters, Vol. 26, No. 12, June 15, 2001;
defocusing, deviation, extended optical depth of field, digital filtering, encoding, decoding, chromatic aberration. A03-106 TITLE: Uncooled Infrared (IR) Camera with High Resolution Zoom
1) "Multiframe enhancement of FLIR and infrared seeker images", Barnaby Smith, Defense Science and Technology Organization, Proce. SPIE Vol. 3377, August 1998 2) "Microscan in infrared staring systems", Abraham Friedenberg, Elop Electrooptics Industries Ltd., Optical Engineering 36(06), June 1997 3) "Image Preprocessing in the Infrared", Dean Scribner, et. al, Navel Research Lab., Proc. SPIE Vol. 4028, July 2000 4) "Scene Based Techniques for nonuniformity correction of infrared focal plane arrays", Soph8a Tzimopoulou-Fricke, et. al., University of Reading, Proc. SPIE vol. 3436, Oct. 1998
A03-107 TITLE: Landmine Detection TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM - Close Combat Systems OBJECTIVE: Develop a state-of-the-art technology capable of detecting on-route buried land mines. DESCRIPTION: The objective is to develop advanced mine detection technologies to provide new or improved mine detection through discrimination and or identification capabilities. Novel concepts and techniques are encouraged. Technologies including, but not limited to, nuclear, ground penetrating radar, infrared, x-ray, electromagnetic, acoustic or other methods may be considered. Proposals that address algorithm development will be accepted, but a specific source of test data must be specified. The effort should be planned with the goal of demonstrating technologies for detection with a near 1.0 Probability of detection (Pd), sub 0.01 false-alarms per square meter at rates of advance appropriate for small ground vehicles. Techniques that are slow but have a very high capability are also of interest as a confirmation sensor. The proposed technologies shall address individual anti-tank (AT) and anti-personnel (AP) mines, whose burial depths can vary from surface laid to 20 cm below the ground surface. Burial depth is defined from the surface of the ground to the top of the target. The landmines will range in size from 4.5 cm to 38 cm (which covers AP to AT mines respectively) in diameter or width. Explosive fill is typically TNT, RDX or PETN. The mines may employ a variety of fuse types, including pressure, tilt rod, magnetic influence, seismic/acoustic and other sensors. The proposed technologies are intended for use in support of a highly mobile force; therefore, rate-of-advance (OP-TEMPO) is an important factor. A remotely controlled or robotic vehicle is the likely host platform. Proposals that only address the platform without including new and innovative sensors are not of interest. Size, weight and power consumption are important factors. The ground clearance of the sensors must be 30 cm. at a minimum. Proposed technology applications should address the development of hardware/software and field exercises to ascertain mine detection capability. In order to support continuing acoustics research the following topic is of interest: Laser Doppler Vibrometers based on fiber-optic technology to reduce the cost and size, and improve the performance and ruggedness of such sensors. We need to sense ground velocities on the order of micrometers per second (with small displacements, typically a few nanometers) at acoustic frequencies from 50Hz to 1kHz. Since non-specular reflections from widely differing surface types are likely to be very small, the capability of detecting optical returns as weak as possible, but typically –90dB, is necessary. Current versions of LDVs use interferometric (or heterodyne) sensing of the reflected light, with bulk optical components for directing and manipulating the laser beams internal to the sensor head. A fiber-optic approach for implementing the laser, beam-splitter(s), and detector(s) currently would seem to produce the most rugged system, but the technology manufacturer is free to explore alternative designs, keeping in mind that the system must be immune to external vibrations. PHASE I: This proof of feasibility phase will focus on laboratory and limited field investigation of the novel mine detection technique(s) as a potential candidate for application as a tactical mine detection system. Phase I will include a demonstration to experimentally confirm/verify the lab results and analyses by utilizing a variety of mines and surrogate mines or representative components for different classes of mines. PHASE II: The purpose of this phase is to design and fabricate a brassboard data acquisition system and to use this brassboard to experimentally confirm/verify the detection capability under varied conditions. The sensitivity of the mine detection technique to discriminate mines from clutter objects will be determined. Data collections and tests at Army test sites are encouraged. Practical application of the technology, including proposed host-platform integration, will be investigated. Estimates, with supporting data, will be made of size, weight, power requirements, speed, Pd, Pfalse-alarm and positional accuracy. PHASE III: This technology has numerous applications in the Army, Navy, humanitarian demining area as well as counter terrorism. This tool could be utilized either in a joint mode with neutralization techniques or independently. REFERENCES: Information regarding the current state-of-the-art in countermine technology employing LDV technologies can be obtained through the following conferences: 1) SPIE AeroSense Conference (Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mine and Minelike Targets Session) in Orlando, FL.; Mine Warfare Conference; and UXO Detection and Remediation Conference. FM 20-32 2) Mine/Countermine Operations is the Army Field Manual which provides technical guidance for conducting mine and countermine operations. 3) Numerous references and links are available through the following sites: Mine Warfare Association - www.minwara.org; 4) BRTRC humanitarian demining website - www.demining.brtrc.com
A03-108 TITLE: Off-Route Mine Detection TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM Close Combat Systems OBJECTIVE: Develop a state-of-the-art off-route mine detection technology capable of detecting existing and next generation off-route and side-attack land mines. DESCRIPTION: The threat to the Army from off-route and side-attack mines has grown significantly in recent years. Side-attack mines are weapons that attack vehicles and personnel from the side as the target passes by. There are numerous side-attack mines in use today by many countries and more are under development. Within a few years, they are expected to have proliferated to every combat environment. These devices have widely varying characteristics and range from large plate charges, such as the TM-83, or fragmentation mines, such as the MON-xxx series, to modifications of shoulder-fired anti-tank rockets, such as the PARM-1, to command-detonated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that may be concealed in camouflaged coverings. The devices are typically placed at the sides of a route at ranges of up to 200 m. They may be concealed by camouflage or foliage but are not buried. Recent preliminary experiments indicate that radar can be used to detect such targets. The objective of this effort is to develop advanced mine detection techniques to provide new or improved detection of off-route mines through discrimination and or identification capabilities using radar-based technologies. Technologies including, but not limited to, ground penetrating radar, foliage penetrating radar, synthetic aperture processing, and use of various antenna and polarization concepts may be considered. Novel concepts and techniques are encouraged. The characteristics of clutter are considered to be different than those encountered in on-route mine detection. The effort should be planned with the goal of demonstrating technologies for detection with a near 1.0 Probability of detection (Pd), high clutter discrimination and low false-alarm rate at rates of advance appropriate for ground-vehicular platforms. Novel concepts for precise location accuracy of off-route land mines applicable to distances greater than a few meters are of particular interest. Techniques that are slow but have a very high capability may also be of interest as a confirmation sensor. The proposed technologies shall address individual anti-tank and large anti-personnel mines. The landmines have a wide range of sizes and shapes. For example, the MON-200 is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of 434 mm and a depth of 130 mm, while the PARM 1 looks like a shoulder fired rocket set on a tripod. Explosive fill is typically TNT, RDX or PETN but may be other materials, particularly in the case of IEDs. The mines may employ a variety of fuse types, including infra-red sensors, seismic/acoustic sensors and various command detonation techniques. The proposed technologies are intended for use in support of a highly mobile force; therefore, rate-of-advance (OP-TEMPO) is an important factor. The Army's Future Combat System (FCS) family of vehicles are likely host platforms. Solutions requiring dedicated or specialized vehicles are not acceptable. Techniques should lend themselves to modular and bolt-on applications. Size, weight and power consumption are important factors. Proposed technology applications should address development of hardware/software and field exercises to ascertain mine detection capability. This effort will support and leverage ongoing STO programs in Off-Route Mine Detection and Neutralization. PHASE I: This proof of feasibility phase will focus on laboratory and limited field investigation of the novel off-route mine detection technique(s) as a potential candidate for application as a tactical mine detection system. The sensitivity of the mine detection technique in discriminating mines from clutter objects will be determined. Phase I will include a demonstration to experimentally confirm/verify the lab results and analyses by utilizing a variety of mines and surrogate mines or representative components for different classes of mines. PHASE II: The purpose of this phase is to design and fabricate a brassboard data acquisition system and to use this brassboard to experimentally confirm/verify the detection capability under varied conditions. Practical application of the technology, including proposed host-platform integration (i.e., on a ground vehicle), will be investigated. Estimates, with supporting data, will be made of size, weight, power requirements, speed, Pd, Pfalse-alarm and positional accuracy. PHASE III: This technology has numerous applications in the humanitarian demining area as well as counter terrorism. This tool could be utilized either in a joint mode with neutralization techniques or independently. REFERENCES: Information regarding the current state-of-the-art in countermine technology can be obtained through the following conferences and other references: 1) SPIE AeroSense Conference (Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mine and Minelike Targets Session) in Orlando, FL.; Mine Warfare Conference; and UXO Detection and Remediation Conference. 2) FM 20-32 - Mine/Countermine Operations is the Army Field Manual which provides technical guidance for conducting mine and countermine operations. 3) Numerous references and links are available through the following sites: Mine Warfare Association - www.minwara.org; 4) BRTRC humanitarian demining website - www.demining.brtrc.com; 5) demoz.org/Society/Issues/War,_Weapons_and_Defense/Landmines; 6) Demining Technology Center (DeTeC) website. KEYWORDS: Landmine technologies, mine detection, radar, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), ground penetrating radar (GPR), foliage penetrating radar (FOPEN) A03-109 TITLE: Detection of Non-buried Explosives using Chemical Detecting Technologies TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Sensors ACQUISITION PROGRAM: PM-CCS OBJECTIVE: The objective of this contract would be to design and develop a sensor to effectively detect the presence of explosives in a desired location of high importance. It will need to function as a handheld device as well as a mountable sensor on a robotic platform for the objective force warfighter. DESCRIPTION: The Army is currently looking for new technologies to chemically detect the presence of explosives. The ability for the Army to have multiple sensing/imaging techniques to create the highest level of intelligence possible during operational modes is of capital importance. First, an example of a sensor would be handheld devices that could be used in covert and overt operations. This device would be able notify the soldier as well as transmit a signal to Army’s forces. The sensor will identify the concentration level of explosive material in a specific direction and range. In a second example, the sensor/sensors could be mounted on a robotical platform and have the ability to function ahead of the soldier to create standoff proximity. 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