SEA-LOG A Sustainably Energized, Adaptive, Littoral Ocean Grid

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Navy	Award ID: 75226	Program Year/Program: 2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: N051-076-0925	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC.
12030 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 400, Reston Plaza Reston, VA -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2005

Title: SEA-LOG A Sustainably Energized, Adaptive, Littoral Ocean Grid

Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY

Contract: N00039-05-C-0044

Award Amount: $68,930.00

Abstract:
We propose a distributed underwater sensor grid for covert and persistent monitoring and environmental characterization of ocean physical properties, ambient noise, and the seabed in littoral regions. Each node consists of a single-point, catenary moored sub-surface float that harvests wave energy, providing power for sensors, data processing, communication, and horizontal and vertical mobility, enabling the float to avoid hazards and accidental detection. This concept embodies several revolutionary advances: a silent inductive generator to convert sub-surface wave energy to electric power; vertical mobility using a simpler buoyancy engine than existing gliders and drifters; horizontal mobility using synthetic jet or ionic polymer actuators; and using noise from passing ships to characterize seafloor properties.

Principal Investigator:
Donald Delbalzo
Senior Scientist
9856497252
delbalzo@neptunesci.com

Business Contact:
Marshall D. Earle
Vice President
9856497252
md.earle@neptunesci.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC.
12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400, Reston Plaz Reston, VA 20191

EIN/Tax ID: 520959900

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No