GOLD STANDARD RADIATION DETECTION, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF211-CSO1

Description

Gold Standard’s eVader seeks to develop a combination of hardened stationary nodes with rugged handheld devices to create a real-time radiation map following an attack or a nuclear event.  The network will enable secure real-time routine communications as well as rapid effective decision making in disasters. We designed the system based on proven COTS components for collection and storage of dose and dose rate data. We will display the direction of incoming radiation and provide local gradients to create a real-time map of the radiation threat.. The three keys to our network will be 1) protection circuitry that powers down key components to protect against intense radiation and EMP, 2) an electrically readout sensor that retains critical radiation level information, and 3) a network that reassembles to make that information available to command as well as in-theater personnel. eVader offers: Smart circuitry which causes devices to power-down during dangerous energy and radiation spikes (while still gathering data) Stationary nodes combine with rugged handhelds to produce a real-time threat map. Airmen will have radiation information on the ground, while command and control (C2) units will be able to make response plans from a bird’s eye view.  Low power draw maximizes battery life (battery shelf life is ten years). The device allows resilient information sharing and rapid, effective decision-making.