Designing a nuclear survivable, military system does not consist only of putting together "hard" system components. the subsystem and system must be tested to verify hardness. given the difficult in simulating nuclear environments, hardness verification is probably the most difficult part of a… More

There is a current need to remotely and nondestructively identify nuclear sources within structures (objects) that are opaque to all but nuclear radiation. situational examples are the identification of nuclear space mines in the vicinity of ballistic missile defense satellites and nuclear weapons… More

The solid-state visible and infrared multiplier (svirm) detector will amplify the signal from a single visible or infrared photon, above readout noise, with low dark-current, making the photon detectable. the svirm uses a novel silicon structure. the advantages over contemporary state detectors are… More

This proposal describes an innovative and proprietary multiple detector focal plane assembly (FPA) designed to be used for high resolution 3 dimensional imaging (staring) underwater laser radar. This FPA design has the fallowing characteristics: - Can be used to determine the time-of-arrival of a… More

This is an application for an autoradiographic digital imager (adi). the adi is an innovative real-time imager, utilizing state-of-the-art image tube and solid-state detector array and microcurcuit technology, to acquire biopsy radiopharmaceutical spatial distrubutions. adi resolution is expected to… More

This research will develop a port digital imager (pdi). the pdi is a monolithic, solid-state, detector array substitute for port film. because the solid-state electronics digitize the image, imaging software can be used in conjunction with the pdi to immediately enhance the image contrast. an… More

This proposal describes an innovative and proprietary multiple detector focal plane assembly (fpa) designed to be used for high resolution 3 dimensional imaging (staring) underwater laser radar. this fpa design has the following characteristics: can be used to determine the time-of-arrival of a… More

Phase I will develop an advanced photocathode for high quantum efficiency, photon-counting sensitivity of 1.06 microsecond, Nd:YAG laser pulses. As far as maximum ladar range is concerned the proposed photocathode is equivalent to an increase of a factor of 15 in laser power. The photocathode is… More

Phase I will develop a breakthrough in a Infrared (IR) detector, called the Super Sensitive Solid-State Infrared Detector because it: does not require indium bumping readout technology; can detect individual IR photons between 2 and 24 micrometers; is insensitive to gamma rays; has very low dark… More

Currently, focal plane array (fpa) sensor technology requires reading out and digitizing each and every pixel on the fpa. in addition, all data processing is performed on a off-sensor digital computer. to utilize human-like vision in large-staring-array high-speed acquisition and tracking sensors,… More

Metacognitive skills that involve the monitoring and control of cognitive skills like problem solving develop in expert executives and appear to lead to great improvement in the problem solving process. We propose to study the topic of metacognition to construct a conceptual model that has three… More

The front end preprocessor for human vision is the retina. by parallel edge processing, it transfers to the brain, in real-time, the essential characteristics of the scene being viewed. the brain then interprets the image outline and initiates behaviors. researchers are developing a very… More

Ladar is becoming increasingly important as a military surveillance, tracking and navigational tool. Current ladar systems use a single pixel combined with a mechanical, two-dimensional scanner to obtain an image. One laser pulse must be transmitted and received for each pixel in the image and… More

An important and developing protein-crystallography field is time-resolved crystallography using syDynamic crystallography, however, imposes challenging requirements on detectors. As with other areascrystallography, the x-ray sources are advancing much more rapidly than the detector technologies.… More

A novel solid state detector has been designed to detect radioactive isotopes in gas. It will detect tritium in the atmosphere in concentrations as low as 0.1 microCuries per cubic meter (1 picoCurie for cubic centimeter) in au intense background environment containing gamma rays and neutrons. The… More

Sensors, using a two-dimensional array of detectors, either in a passive or active mode to obtain two or three dimensional images, are increasingly being considered for target detection and tracking. In addition, because of the large information content of two- and three-dimensional images,… More

Protein and virus crystallography imposes stringent requirements on detectors, particularly at highsynchrotron sources. This application describes a very advanced detector that can be used for both hsynchrotron x-ray-source protein crystallography and for dynamic laue diffraction studies. The… More

This proposal describes an innovative and proprietary multiple detector focal plane assembly (FPA) designed to be used for high resolution 3 dimensional imaging (staring) underwater laser radar. This FPA design has the fallowing characteristics: - Can be used to determine the time-of-arrival of a… More

Currently, focal plane array (fpa) sensor technology requires reading out and digitizing each and every pixel on the fpa. in addition, all data processing is performed on a off-sensor digital computer. to utilize human-like vision in large-staring-array high-speed acquisition and tracking sensors,… More

An important and developing protein-crystallography field is time-resolved crystallography using syDynamic crystallography, however, imposes challenging requirements on detectors. As with other areascrystallography, the x-ray sources are advancing much more rapidly than the detector technologies.… More

This is a proposal for the fabrication and testing of an Advanced Discrimination Ladar Receiver (ADLR) and its associated 3-D imaging system. A time-slicing technology is incorporated in each pixel of a two-dimensional array. When a laser pulse returnsfrom one or more objects, a… More

There is a continuing need for high frame rate cameras with a large number of pixels in the image. These are desirable for targeting on high-speed aircraft, autonomous systems, smart missiles and a variety of high-speed vehicle applications and testingapplications. The proposed High Speed Vision… More

In Phase I we develop algorithms for extracting accurate reflective-surface information from 3-D flash ladar waveforms. These algorithms are then tested experimentally using existing 3-D flash ladar cameras available at ASC.In Phase II lessons learned in Phase I are used to fabricate a 3-D ladar… More

This proposal is for the design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and support at ARL of a high-speed high-resolution, real-time, adaptive-optics image-quality analysis system called the High Speed Vision System (HSVS). The proposed innovative smart-sensor technology allows the data on a 512 x 512… More

Phase I Isolated two important scenarios for 3-D imaging micro-UAV applications, a long-range open area scenario and a shorter-range under foliage scenario. Readout integrated circuit (ROIC) designs were optimized for these two scenarios. In Phase II the Phase I ROICs will be fabricated and… More

In Phase I the ROIC Unit Cell for an advanced but optimized 3-D ladar receiver is designed, simulated and laid out. The optimized design is the output of a system performance model and trade study whose input is the intended Army application. The unit cell is fabricated and tested in the optional… More

Using ASC's current 128 x 128 3-D imaging system, off-the-shelf optics and in-house compact laser designs a demonstration LS3DIS will be configured and tested. Practical issues will be addressed, and data will be used to tune a system performance model. System trade studies will be made using this… More

The Phase I study verified that a 3-D flash ladar weapon sight is feasible. This Phase II proposal is for an extremely advanced dual-sensor, multi-use system based on the Phase I study, a new weapon sight and modern warfighting concepts; the upgraded weapon sight serves also as a reconnaissance and… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts has developed a compact, flash ladar 3D camera. It's very small size makes it well suited to the serpentine robot. It is not a scanning ladar, but instead takes a 128x128 pixel image with a single flash of laser light and can acquire 30 frames per second. Photographs… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed a 128 x 128 frame, 3D Flash LADAR video camera capable of a 30 Hz frame rate. Because Flash LADAR captures an entire frame of data from a single pulse of light, platform motion and vibration will not affect the measurements. This is not true… More

In this SBIR proposal ASC is offering to develop a UAV Sense and Avoid system that will combine ASC's existing Flash 3D video sensor with Carnegie Mellons 2D optical sensor and avoidance software. In Phase I, ASC, working with Carnegie Mellon, will collect UAV-relevant data with its existing Flash… More

3D Flash Ladar is a breakthrough technology for many emerging and existing 3D vision areas, and sensor improvements will have an impact on nearly all these fields. In addition ASC is partnering with many strategic large companies who have the experience and the history of commercialization. The… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed a 128 x 128 frame, 3D Flash LADAR video camera which produces 3-D point clouds at 30 Hz. Flash Ladar Video Cameras are 3D vision systems that return range and intensity information for each pixel in real time. The ASC camera is the equivalent… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed non-mechanical LADAR imagers based on its patented array technology. Flash LADAR Video Cameras (FLVC) output 128x128 3D point clouds at video rates. The LADAR sensing that ASC has been pursuing is directly in-line with the approach and… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed a 128 x 128 frame, 3D Flash LADAR video camera which produces 3-D point clouds at 30 Hz. Flash Ladar Video Cameras are 3D vision systems that return range and intensity information for each pixel in real time. The ASC camera is the equivalent… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed a 128 x 128 frame, 3D Flash LADAR video camera which produces 3-D point clouds at 30 Hz. Flash LADAR captures an entire frame of data from a single pulse of light, therefore platform motion and vibration will not affect the measurements. This… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. has developed a camera that takes a 3D image of an entire scene with a single flash of laser light. This Flash LADAR is capable of acquiring 30 three-dimensional images per second at a distance of several kilometers permitting true 3D movies to be made. Our… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc. has developed a compact, 3D flash LADAR (3DFL) video camera. It is not a scanning LIDAR, but instead takes a 128x128 pixel image with a single flash of laser light and can acquire 30 frames per second. 3D images are obtained at over a kilometer with a very… More

With NASA's exploration initiative to return to Lunar Exploration and eventual human exploration of Mars, NASA has an increased need for advanced Autonomous Precision Landing and Hazard Detection and Avoidance solutions. Scanning LADAR and stereo video have significant shortcoming while ASC's Flash… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc. (ASC) is a small business that has developed a number of 3D flash LADAR systems. Flash Ladar Video Cameras are 3D video cameras that return range and intensity information for each pixel in real time, and is functionally equivalent to 16000 range finders on one… More

With NASA's exploration initiative to return to Lunar Exploration and eventual human exploration of Mars, NASA has an increased need for an Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking (AR&D) solution. First generation rendezvous sensors used video guidance and required extensive human intervention and ground… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts Inc. (ASC) is a small business, which has developed a number of 3D flash LADAR systems. Flash Ladar sensors are 3D video systems that return range and intensity information for each pixel in real time, and is functionally equivalent to 16000 range finders on one chip. … More

This proposal makes use of ASC proprietary technology to solve the target/no-target discrimination problems associated with diffraction-caused laser beam divergence. Solutions are also offered for multiple target and countermeasure discrimination as well as for false target isolation caused by… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has teamed with the Department of Ocean Engineering at The University of Rhode Island to devise a sensor suite and computer algorithm to predict ocean waves to aid autonomous boat navigation in heavy weather. The centerpiece of the sensor suite is a Lidar… More

3D Flash LIDAR is ideal for determining real-time spacecraft trajectory, speed, orientation, and range to the planet surface, as well as evaluating potential hazards at the landing site. The "framing camera" nature, of 3D Flash LIDAR systems, makes them well suited as hazard avoidance sensors for… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) is a small business, which has developed a compact, eye-safe 3D Flash LIDARTM Camera (FLC) well suited for real-time spacecraft trajectory, speed, orientation measurements relative to the planet's surfaces and evaluating potential hazards during the critical… More

ASC is involved in the Autonomous Vehicle community (air, ground and sea) and development of Future Combat Systems. The 3D Flash LIDAR camera developed under the proposed program will be the first step towards a commercial collision and hazard avoidance systems. Unique because it is compact and… More

The development of a very small LIDAR that takes a 3-dimensional image is proposed for small, unmanned airplanes. It will help remote pilots navigate in urban environments and be useful for target detection, terrain following, collision avoidance and landing assistance. The LIDAR will be less… More

The benefits are both military and non-military. The components developed for this proposal will support UAV bathometry, mine identification and topographical mapping. This is proposal is focused on the development of an advanced, low-noise, high-performance, high-speed, large format ROIC and… More

Laser guided missiles home into their targets by the reflected light of a laser designator. The development of a laser seeker is proposed for installation aboard the missile that acquires a 3D image of the target. Its primary advantage is that it would reduce the frequency of near misses in which… More

Advanced Scientific Concept's (ASC) eye-safe 3D Flash LIDART cameras provide a breakthrough in 6DOF computations for UAS control systems. This 3D array technology has allowed ASC to produce compact non-mechanical LIDAR cameras that collect full frame 3D point clouds in a single FLASH (Flash… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed non-mechanical LADAR imagers based on its patented array technology. Flash LADAR Video Cameras (FLVC) output 128x128 3D point clouds at video rates. The LADAR sensing that ASC has been pursuing is directly in-line with the approach and… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed 3D Flash LIDAR range finding cameras based on its patented 3DFPA technology and is producing high powered compact diode pumped lasers for Flash LIDAR. The purpose of the proposed Phase I SBIR is to develop a 30mJ 1.064 laser designator and 3D… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed a 3D camera that will provide a breakthrough in GNC sensing technology and is ideal for autonomous aerial refueling(AAR). In July 2009, ASCs DragonEye 3D Flash LIDARTM camera was in orbit for 16 days successfully imaging the Endeavor Orbiter… More

This proposal is for the development of a 3D Flash LIDAR, compact, lightweight, low-power UAV bathymetric and topographic mapping system. The system is called the Compact Hydrographic And Topographic Flash LIDAR System (CHAT-FLS). The proposal is focused on the development of a unique ROIC and… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) is a small business, which has developed a compact, eye-safe 3D Flash LIDARTM Camera (FLC) well suited for real-time spacecraft trajectory, speed, orientation measurements relative to the planet's surfaces and evaluating potential hazards during the… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) is a small business, which has developed a compact, eye-safe 3D Flash LIDARTM Camera (FLC) well suited for real-time spacecraft trajectory, speed, orientation measurements relative to the planet's surfaces and evaluating potential hazards during the… More

ABSTRACT: 3D Cameras have many potential uses aboard UAVs and munitions including mapping, navigation, target location and identification, surveillance, collision avoidance and autonomous piloting of the aircraft. The 3D cameras suited to each of these applications differ. The purpose of the… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) has developed 3D Flash LIDAR range finding cameras based on its patented 3D focal plane array (FPA) technology and is producing high powered compact diode pumped lasers. Flash LIDAR Cameras (FLC) are 3D vision systems that return range and intensity… More

The focus of the Phase II effort is the design, fabrication and testing of a high performance and high spatial resolution 3D Flash LIDAR focal plane. Design, fabrication and testing of the associated drive and output electronics are also included in the program. Lessons learned in Phase I, in… More

With the increased threat of shipboard fires, due to the use of composite structures, automated 3D fire control has become an important requirement. These sensors must provide fire detection and 3D localization that can trigger an automated firefighting response. Advanced Scientific Concept's… More

3D Flash LIDAR (3DFL) is ideal for determining real-time spacecraft trajectory, speed and orientation to the planet surface, as well as evaluating potential hazards at the landing. The "framing camera" nature of 3DFL systems makes them well suited as hazard avoidance and docking sensors… More

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) is a small business, which has developed a compact, eye-safe 3D Flash LIDARTM Camera (FLC) well suited for real-time spacecraft trajectory, speed, orientation measurements relative to the planet's surfaces and evaluating potential hazards during the… More

Advanced Scientific Concept's (ASC) eye-safe 3D Flash LIDAR cameras provide a breakthrough in 6DOF computations for UAS control systems. This 3D array technology has allowed ASC to produce compact non-mechanical LIDAR cameras that collect full frame 3D point clouds in a single FLASH (Flash… More

Autonomous aerial refueling (AAR) is an important capability for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to increase its flying range and endurance without increasing its size. In Phase I, Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. (ASC) developed a novel tracking method that utilizes both 2D intensity and 3D… More