SBIR/STTR Research Award
Subsea LiDAR for Autonomous Cable Imaging
Award amount
$999,059Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
2021Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- 4D TECH SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2021-07-13
- Contract end date
- 2023-07-21
- UEI
- USTHCFXLHSH5
- Solicitation number
- 20.1
- Topic code
- N201-070
Research abstract
4D will develop a high-resolution subsea light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor and associated artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms to provide autonomous cable location and tracking, damage detection, examination, and precision location of damaged cable sections. The light-weight LiDAR sensor will integrate microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror technology to scan pulsed laser light to map the seafloor and image objects located both on and above the seafloor. The LiDAR scanner's high pulse repetition rate, rapid line scan rate, and narrow beam divergence will provide the 3D image fidelity needed to implement advanced behavioral decision-making capabilities. AI/ML algorithm optimization will be performed, thereby allowing each phase of the LDUUV mission to be performed seamlessly.
Technology keywords
Not reported
Other awards by this recipient
Verified by the same UEI. These are other public SBIR/STTR award pages, not a merged company record.
- Subsea LiDAR for Autonomous Cable Imaging
- LiDAR-based SUAV Detection Tracking and Identification System
- Intelligent Electronic Speed Controller
- Intelligent Electronic Speed Controller
Awards with the same topic code
Verified by an exact topic code match. This is not a text-similarity match.
- IMSAR, Aretķ, and Shield AI Autonomous Unmanned Maritime Search, Detection, Classification, and Communication Solution
- IMSAR and Areté Low-SWaP-C Maritime Surface Search and Identification Radar System
- Cable Tracking, Damage Detection, and Survey Smart Sensor for the LDUUV
- Lightweight Magnetic Optical Gradiometer (LMOG) for Autonomous Cable Repair Mission
- 3D SENSING, AI ANALYTICS, AND AUTONOMY FOR UNMANNED MARITIME MISSIONS
Research funding history
5 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2017–2021). Reported award amounts total $2,259,210. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.
Phases: Phase I, Phase II
Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Homeland Security