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Multiplexed Optical Fiber Sensor Arrays for Submarine Atmosphere Analysis

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
75194 		Program Year/Program:
2006 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N051-062-0338 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Los Gatos Research
67 E EVELYN AVE, STE 3 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2006
Title: Multiplexed Optical Fiber Sensor Arrays for Submarine Atmosphere Analysis
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N00024-06-C-4129
Award Amount: $597,524.00
 

Abstract:

Los Gatos Research proposes to develop novel multiplexed sensor system capable of real-time simultaneous measurements of several atmospheric gases onboard submarines with ppb-level sensitivity. These multi-species analyzers will be based on Off-Axis ICOS, a technology developed and commercialized at Los Gatos Research for over five years. Unlike conventional instrumentation based on gas chromatography or mass spectrometry, Los Gatos Research proposes to develop a novel multiplexed sensor system capable of real-time simultaneous measurements of several atmospheric gases onboard submarines with ppb-level sensitivity. These multi-species analyzers will be based on Off-Axis ICOS, a new laser absorption-based technology developed and commercialized at Los Gatos Research for over five years. Unlike conventional instrumentation based on Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography or mass spectrometry, LGR's proposed Analyzers will routinely provide the sensitivity and specificity necessary for accurate measurements of many target gases in ambient air at several locations without user intervention or regular maintenance. Finally, the proposed instrumentation will be inexpensive to build, require minimal electrical power to operate, and fit into a standard instrument rack.

Principal Investigator:

An-Dien Nguyen
Senior Physicist
6509657772
a.d.nguyen@lgrinc.com

Business Contact:

Douglas S. Baer
Executive Vice President
6509657772
d.baer@lgrinc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

LOS GATOS RESEARCH
67 East Evelyn Ave. Suite 3 Mountain View, CA 94041

EIN/Tax ID: 770358688
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No