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Stand-Off Terahertz Imaging and Spectroscopy Detection of Concealed Weapons and Explosives
Award Information
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Branch: N/A
Contract: NBCHC050017
Agency Tracking Number: 0421214
Amount:
$100,000.00
Phase:
Phase I
Program:
SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A
Solicitation Number:
N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year:
N/A
Award Year:
2004
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date):
N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date):
N/A
Small Business Information
2925 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
DUNS:
N/A
HUBZone Owned:
N
Woman Owned:
N
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged:
N
Principal Investigator
Name: David Zimdars
Title: Manager of Terahertz R and D
Phone: (734) 864-5639
Email: dzimdars@picometrix.com
Title: Manager of Terahertz R and D
Phone: (734) 864-5639
Email: dzimdars@picometrix.com
Business Contact
Name: Marsha Gilbert
Phone: (734) 864-5611
Email: mgilbert@picometrix.com
Phone: (734) 864-5611
Email: mgilbert@picometrix.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract
We propose to develop the design for a stand-off active terahertz imaging and spectroscopy system prototype for the detection of concealed threats at ranges up to 50 meters. Terahertz imaging has the potential to reveal concealed explosives; metallic and non-metallic weapons (such as ceramic, plastic or composite guns and knives); flammables; biological agents; chemical weapons and other threats. Because terahertz imaging employs safe non-ionizing radiation that penetrates clothing, people may be routinely scanned. Images can have sub-millimeter resolution, superior to longer wavelength techniques. Explosives, chemical weapons, and biological agents posses a spectral fingerprint in the terahertz regime. In phase I, elements of a long range time domain imaging system will be demonstrated. Parameters such as range, field of view, resolution, depth of field, size, weight and cost will be estimated. * Information listed above is at the time of submission. *