Innovative Algorithms, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N162-075

Description

Conduct feasibility study of design/development of terrestrial sensor system prototype for small tactical units for local area/perimeter security. Seismic and acoustic sensors will be analyzed for detection performance in various operational environment to include rural and urban areas to ensure awareness of personnel movements to cover a 500 sq ft area. An analysis of predicted range/sensitivity will be studied in order to determine operationally suitable employment. The effort will analyze new generation advanced data capture systems, ultra-low power microcontrollers, previous and new advanced detection algorithms, small low power comm modules (Bluetooth 4.0, Zigbee, et al) and smart phone or tablet sized controller for eventual incorporation with an android type device. Specifically, the effort will address known shortfall with previous systems in False Alarm Rate, low Probability of Detection, target discrimination, threshold/sensitivity adjustment, power consumption, form factor, SWaP, complexity of employment, concealment, cyber protection, physical tamper and ease of use.