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A SiGe Radar Proximity Sensor

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
44997 		Program Year/Program:
1999 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A982-1822 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Q-DOT, INC.
1069 Elkton Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 1999
Title: A SiGe Radar Proximity Sensor
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: A982-1822
Award Amount: $69,368.00
 

Abstract:

Not Available The primary objectives of the proposed effort are to further develop a novel, proprietary technology (Alternating Current Anti Fouling ACAF ) which applies a rapidly alternating electric field to layers of conductive and insulating films to minimize or prevent attachment of aquatic organisms to a submerged surface. Principals of this technology have been proven under laboratory conditions utilizing barnacle larvae (Balanus Amphritete) as the target species. Results indicate that high frequency electric fields disrupt the settlement process of cyprid larvae, resulting in substantially reduced fouling coverage on treated surfaces. The Phase I effort will focus on further optimization of the electrical properties of films, of the electric field variables (frequency, voltage, duty cycle) and methods of connecting and transferring power. The project will incorporate a field validation trial using static immersion panels deployed at a test site with heavy macro fouling. Subsequent efforts will be directed toward a progressive scale up of the technology for ship and industrial applications.

Principal Investigator:

Michael Harrell
7195901112

Business Contact:

Small Business Information at Submission:

Q-DOT, INC.
1069 Elkton Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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