Physical Optics Corporation — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: A16-037

Description

Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to advance, in Phase II, the development of the Predictive Smart-Grid-enabled Resource Alerting and Management (PSGRM) software, which was shown to be feasible in meeting the U.S. Army’s need for advanced, real-time, predictive resource usage monitoring tools. The innovations in PSGRM’s methods and algorithms allow real-time and dynamically adjusted resource usage predictions with a high confidence level based on real-time resource usage data, tempered by both real-time situational data (tempo of operation, weather, etc.) and historical patterns. In addition, PSGRM issues warnings and alerts to command staff via text messages, identifies the estimated time when a resource will need resupply, and then automatically but securely puts in a resupply task order without releasing location information for the unit. In Phase I, POC conclusively demonstrated the feasibility of the PSGRM system by validating the PSGRM concept through system design, analysis, modeling and simulations, and assembly and testing of a proof-of-concept prototype. The Phase I project has eliminated the initial risk and created a clear path for the engineering development of the technology in Phase II. Phase II will culminate in a functional, technology readiness level (TRL) 5/6 system that will be ready for further testing.