SBIR/STTR Research Award

THz Sensor for Explosives Detection

Award identifier 1d23d0cfb08d020b639501307421dc9571d1fc2318dd471585956cc20e6a1289Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$741,314

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II

Award year

2003

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.
Proposal award date
Not reported
Contract end date
Not reported
UEI
RMG1AZ1ZH8Q7
Solicitation number
Not reported
Topic code
Not reported

Research abstract

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) proposes to develop a standoff DIAL sensor for high explosive detection that utilizes newly developed THz-frequency Quantum Cascade Laser technology. This sensor will be optimized for sensing explosives behind concealingmaterials. Potential applications include standoff detection of suicide bombers and screening of incoming material at military bases. The further understanding of the THz spectral properties of explosive mixtures and common container and concealingmaterials will be an important aspect of the proposed work. In addition to the transmission characteristics of these materials, volume diffusive scattering and the surface bidirectional distribution reflectance function (BRDF) will be studied. This workwill provide the necessary data for the development of detailed spectral models of back-scattered THz radiation from concealed objects.

Technology keywords

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Other awards by this recipient

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Research funding history

1,763 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1983–2026). Reported award amounts total $698,949,224. 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 Health and Human Services, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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