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VIRAL LOAD DETERMINATION BY MATRIX AMPLIFICATION

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
45568 		Program Year/Program:
1999 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
1R43AI046216-01 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
AMBION DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Asuragen, Inc. 2150 WOODWARD ST AUSTIN, TX -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 1999
Title: VIRAL LOAD DETERMINATION BY MATRIX AMPLIFICATION
Agency: HHS
Contract: N/A
Award Amount: $106,247.00
 

Abstract:

Not Available In the proposed program, we will create a Mask Optical Model algorithm set and a Design Aid interface that will predict the effect of varying mask parameters on the effectiveness of external optical weapons sighting systems. The design aid will be used by designers of chemical and biological protective masks. It will eventually interface with other developing design aids that parametrically model the facemask interface stresses and performance effects. Focus in Phase I will be on the optical system comprising the AN/PvS-7 night vision device, the Army M-40 mask and the eyes of the wearer. The results of initial tests will be used to quantify the metrics of the system. We will then develop algorithms that relate mask design metrics to optical system metrics. The algorithms will be demonstrated using a metric database and graphics. In Phase II, we will fully develop the design aid for use by a designer. We will insert into the database optical parameters of current and future night sights, night vision goggles, binoculars, rifle sights; for instance the Air Force NOVA-8 60-degree FOV goggles and AN/AVS-9 night vision system. The system will accept design parameters for current M40/ M42 mask and future Joint Service masks. BENEFITS: The Mask Optical Model algorithm and Design Aid interface will improve the quality and production rate of chemical/biological protective facemasks, and so will result in significant time and cost savings in the design and reduction

Principal Investigator:

David M. Brown

Business Contact:


5126510200
RVALLEJO@AMBION.COM
Small Business Information at Submission:

AMBION, INC.
2130 WOODWARD ST, #200 AUSTIN, TX 78746

EIN/Tax ID: 742515119
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No