SBIR/STTR Research Award
Volcanic Ash Analysis and Detection Technology
Award amount
$146,535Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2012Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Air Force
- Recipient company
- Polartronix
- Proposal award date
- 2011-11-30
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- 2011.2
- Topic code
- AF112-184
Research abstract
ABSTRACT: This proposal is to design an instrument that will detect and quantify volcanic ash hazards. A proof of concept model of the instrument will be constructed and tested. This instrument will measure overall density, particle size distribution and elemental composition. While the instrument in Phase 1 will not be certified to fly on a UAV, design elements will be incorporated for the goal of UAV integration in Phase 2. BENEFIT: This will benefit safety of air travel near volcanic hazards. Allow for reduced engine maintenance, and provide improvements to satellite based monitoring systems.
Technology keywords
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