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Next Generation Neutron Detectors for Backpack and Handheld Applications
Award Information
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Branch: N/A
Contract: HSHQDC-12-C-00053
Agency Tracking Number: SBIR11-1-SBIR11.1-001-FP-010
Amount:
$477,542.30
Phase:
Phase II
Program:
SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code:
11.1-001
Solicitation Number:
N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year:
2011
Award Year:
2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date):
2012-09-21
Award End Date (Contract End Date):
2013-08-09
Small Business Information
4800 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite 3, Coconut Creek, FL, 33073-4358
DUNS:
119555097
HUBZone Owned:
N
Woman Owned:
N
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged:
N
Principal Investigator
Name: David Frank
Email: dlfrank@ia-tec.com
Email: dlfrank@ia-tec.com
Business Contact
Name: David Frank
Email: dlfrank@ia-tec.com
Email: dlfrank@ia-tec.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract
Innovative American Technology Inc. (IAT) has developed a prototype backpack, a handheld
neutron detector and a directional neutron detector based on our 6LiFZnS(Ag) neutron detector
design. IAT has also developed prototype designs for a miniaturized sensor electronics module
(MSEM) that integrate signal processing and power into an individual neutron detector module
and the application of a solid state photomultiplier (SSPM) to enable a compact and rugged
handheld neutron detector module.
We would like to commercialize our backpack neutron detector using our miniature sensor
electronics module to provide a low power and compact NDM for incorporation into a wide
variety of backpack applications. We would also like to commercialize a compact and low power
handheld neutron detector module using a solid state photomultiplier and a simplified set of
electronics to provide neutron efficiency and gamma rejection that exceed the specified
requirements in ANSI 42.43 and one that could be directly applied to the RadSeeker handheld
detector system to demonstrate commercial viability.
The estimated cost for the project is $ 477,530. The Cost Proposal is included in the Program
Schedule on page 12. The proposed program is a ten-month effort for the rapid development and
commercialization of the IAT Backpack and Handheld neutron detector modules. Initial efforts
for both programs are currently underway. * Information listed above is at the time of submission. *