3D Radiation Mapping and Data Fusion for Mobile R/N Detection

While vehicle-based radiation detection systems exist, they are limited in that 1) these systems are very large, heavy, and permanently installed in highly specialized vehicles with custom hardware and 2) provide limited contextual sensor data fusion and integration capabilities. As a result, the system can be rendered inoperable if the vehicle is involved in an accident, is down for regularly scheduled maintenance, or otherwise has any issues, such as a flat tire. These systems also provide limited information and don’t provide integrated 3D mapping and radiological data. A modular system integrated with state-of-the-art contextual sensors, radiation detectors, and user-friendly 3D mapping, data fusion and visualization software is needed to mitigate the limitations of older generation vehicle-based systems. This SBIR effort will result in the development and commercialization of a state-of-the-art, modular, vehicle-based, real-time 3D radiation mapping system consisting of advanced radiation detectors and situational awareness sensors, and driven by edge computing, and computer vision for unprecedented radiation assessment, identification, and detection capabilities. The proposed system will be uniquely optimized for homeland security missions, while maintaining deployment flexibility to dynamically support other missions, such as emergency response and defense.