Fiscal Year:
2005
Title:
Streak Tube Imaging Lidar for Naval Autonomous Vessel Survival (STIL-NAVS)
Agency / Branch:
DOD / DARPA
Contract:
W31P4Q-05-C-R142
Award Amount:
$747,982.00
Abstract:
STIL-NAVS will use STIL (streak-tube imaging lidar) technology to produce accurate ocean wave field maps. In Phase II, Aret¿ Associates will adapt an existing Aret¿ breadboard sensor. STIL-NAVS is planned to image waves sampled at 36Hz and at a lateral distance of 50m to 150m from a mast height of 10m with a 532nm laser diverged over a field-of-view of 7 deg. In the first year base period, STIL-NAVS will image a single slice of ocean directly in front of the sensor. In the second year option period a scanner will be added to STIL-NAVS that will allow STIL-NAVS to produce wave fields over 90deg of azimuth. STIL-NAVS will be tested on two occasions in the base period. The first test will be at a local water park. The second will be from the 25' pier at the Field Research Facility located on the Atlantic Ocean. At the second test, oceanographic testing equipment will provide a full suite of truth data. After each test quick look and comprehensive data reports will be submitted. In addition, in the base period Aret¿ will begin the design of a compact STIL-NAVS sensor brassboard suitable for Phase III ocean testing.
Principal Investigator:
Lonnie Calmes
Senior Systems Engineer
5205718660
lcalmes@arete.com
Small Business Information at Submission:
ARETE ASSOC.
P.O. Box 6024 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
EIN/Tax ID:
952954108
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No