SBIR/STTR Research Award
LIBS-THz spectroscopy for improvised explosive devices (IED) detection
Award amount
$119,747Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2006Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Army
- Recipient company
- Intelligent Automation, Inc.
- Proposal award date
- 2006-11-27
- Contract end date
- 2007-10-21
- UEI
- C3QJD7VXG167
- Solicitation number
- 2006.2
- Topic code
- A06-090
Research abstract
In this proposal, Intelligent Automation Inc (IAI), University of Central Florida, and University of Delaware detail the development of an innovative spectroscopic technique for the detection and identification of improvised explosive devices (IED). Our approach marries two spectroscopic methods successfully used for the laboratory detection and identification of IEDs: terahertz time domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS), and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). The key innovations include: a) the use of femtosecond LIBS to obtain spectrum with high signal to noise ratio and low background noise; and b) the use of fingerprint spectra of explosives in the THz region to identify materials. By combining these two technologies, improved probability of detection (Pd) and low false alarm rate (FAR) can be achieved, and a compact and portable IED detection system is possible.
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
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Awards with the same topic code
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- LIBS-THz spectroscopy for improvised explosive devices (IED) detection
- Development of the EWC for Neutralization of Improvised Explosive Devices and as a General Directed Energy Weapon
Research funding history
1,182 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1987–2021). Reported award amounts total $369,972,257. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services, National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security