SPECTROHM, INC — Department of Homeland Security SBIR Phase I: DHS211-009

Description

Spectrohm's patented new technology leverages the fact that radio frequencies (RF) can both image inside of objects and also gather spectral signatures for material discrimination without ionizing radiation. The purpose of this work is to develop a concept design using Spectrohm's RF imaging and discrimination technique in a deployable, low-cost, high throughput screening capability that does not use ionizing radiation to detect a variety of contraband and discriminate illicit from lawful materials. To develop this prototype design concept Spectrohm will: capture functional and operational requirements--as they apply to Spectrohm's technique--from relevant stakeholders, including subject matter experts and operators; perform engineering and trade studies on the scientific basis for the design concept; and produce a final report evaluating the cost and feasibility of the design concept. The final report on the design concept will address a master schedule and program plan, technical documentation, drawings, security and privacy considerations, and CONOPS. Imaging and discrimination developments made under this program will advance Spectrohm's commercialization goal of democratizing internal imaging with fast, safe, and inexpensive, imaging solutions for the security, medical, and non-destructive evaluation sectors.