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We propose a high-impact innovation for weather forecasting that integrates global ensemble weather forecasts with an AI-driven post-processing model of extreme weather indices. This innovation will provide the basis for skillful probabilistic forecasts of compound extreme weather events at extended lead times. Extreme weather/climate events of relevance to electric utilities focused on in Phase I ...

The transportation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) poses a significant risk to human health and the environment, as evidenced by recent disastrous derailments of freight trains. To enhance the safe transport of HAZMAT, a groundbreaking technology system called E-HazID is proposed. E-HazID integrates RFID with various sensors in a wireless tag that is placed on each HAZMAT package to identify and t ...

This SBIR effort proposes using live and continuous monitoring of metal tanks, pressure vessels, and pipelines using carbon nanomaterial-based sensing skins to detect excessive physical strains, cracks, and to inspect impact damage. The proposed research and development work leverages 15+ years of fundamental research. The key objective is to advance the TRL level and the scalability of carbon nan ...

The danger posed to bus passengers crossing a roadway, especially in low light or visibility conditions continues to be a significant and non-trivial challenge. The project proposes to develop a system to illuminate a virtual crosswalk onto the roadway to provide for a uniform and predictable safe walking pathway for the crossing passenger along with alerting the passenger when it is either safe o ...

To improve the safety of passenger train exterior side doors, this SBIR project develops a low-cost Wireless Sensing and Warning System (WS2), a mesh network of advanced magnetic door position sensors that provides continuous monitoring and issues real-time warning to the train operator when a door is not properly closed.WS2 aims at retrofitting legacy passenger trains that do not possess a door s ...

To improve the safety of passenger train exterior side doors, this SBIR project develops a low-cost Wireless Sensing and Warning System (WS2), a mesh network of advanced magnetic door position sensors that provides continuous monitoring and issues real-time warning to the train operator when a door is not properly closed.WS2 aims at retrofitting legacy passenger trains that do not possess a door s ...

The danger posed to bus passengers crossing a roadway, especially in low light or visibility conditions continues to be a significant and non-trivial challenge. The project proposes to develop a system to illuminate a virtual crosswalk onto the roadway to provide for a uniform and predictable safe walking pathway for the crossing passenger along with alerting the passenger when it is either safe o ...

To address the passenger safety concerns related to the recent incidents of inadvertent railcar door opening, this SBIR project develops a low-cost Intelligent Door Operation System (IDOS).By installing small ultrasonic proximity sensors beneath side doors and linking them to the door control circuit, IDOS ensures that doors will not open unless their sensors detect the presence of a platform. The ...

We propose the continuation of development for the Autonomous Data Acquisition and Processing Technologies (ADAPT) payload. This open source system will manage data collection from onboard sensors, particularly imaging sensors, and provide actionable intelligence by enabling in-flight, real-time application of DNN image processing to support a variety of missions. We will substantially reduce the ...

There is a persistent need to improve the inline inspection (ILI) technology to identify accidents before they occur. Circumferential cracks could be induced by land movement or extensive residual stress. ILI tools that can detect circumferential crack detection and measure bending stress are still lacking in the market due to limited research funding on this topic. PHMSA is preparing regulatory r ...