SBIR/STTR Research Award

Field-level Aviation/Ground Fuel Trace Element (Metal) Analysis

Award identifier f43c1bd5827264cd6dc3998919df2fe831d60e1a15d8b99634ec0cc0a990d6caAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$149,967

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2019

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
ARETE ASSOCIATES
Proposal award date
2019-08-01
Contract end date
2020-08-01
UEI
DMKEXJ8NQ4C5
Solicitation number
19.1
Topic code
AF191-027

Research abstract

We propose to study and develop a laser-based detection technique, which will result in creation of a hand-portable field measurement system for the rapid detection of trace metals in aviation turbine and ground fuels. Spectral characterization of the trace metals and fuels will be performed, and algorithms developed which process the data to provide high sensitivity detection and concentration analysis of trace metals in fuel samples. The detected spectral fingerprint of the sample will be used to identify elemental species. A conceptual model for a ruggedized, small, field ready instrument that utilizes this technique will be described.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

417 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1994–2025). Reported award amounts total $220,044,517. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security

Contractor profile

ARETE ASSOCIATES

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Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

NAICS intelligence

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Contractor industry classification NAICS 541512

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