QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY SCIENCES, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF151-074

Description

ABSTRACT:Quantum Technology Sciences (Quantums) goal for this project is to develop a preliminary Line of Detection (LOD) sensor system design based on proprietary technology using a seismic-acoustic linear transducer cable sensor that will meet all relevant system requirements. The three technical objectives that support achieving this goal are: 1) Document all requirements necessary to complete the Phase I system design; 2) Design a practical linear sensor system to meet or exceed relevant requirements; and 3) Conduct a study that determines the designs feasibility, describes expected performance against requirements, and recommends a preliminary design as the starting point for Phase II. The objectives will be accomplished in six tasks over the 9-month period of performance. Over the past decade, Quantum has developed a family of seismic-acoustic sensor systems for security monitoring and surveillance for both government and commercial applications. However, these systems were designed to detect and classify specific sources of interest (humans on foot, land vehicles, motorized boats, underground tunnel activity) at significant distances from the sensor. Experiments from 2004 to 2007 with the linear transducer cable showed that an electronic tripwire sensor is very feasible. Quantums Phase I work provide a complete system design for demonstration in Phase II. BENEFIT:A narrow width LOD system will complete Quantums first family of commercial security monitoring and surveillance seismic-acoustic sensor systems. The other three systems in the family are focused on expanding the awareness zone around an asset or beyond a perimeter. Their value is in detecting, classifying, locating, and reporting potential intruders well before they reach the perimeter fence or wall, so security teams can respond proactively to prevent an intrusion from occurring. The LOD sensor system called for in the AF151-074 topic is exactly the kind of system Quantum would like to design, develop, build, test, demonstrate, and then begin transitioning into its commercial line of systems. Having a very narrow electronic tripwire system to complement Quantums current beyond-the-perimeter systems will offer commercial and government customers more options for security systems for their physical security applications. Projected revenue estimates are that Quantum LOD systems in Phase III could contribute up to 10% ($4M) of the revenue in calendar year 2018 and grow from there.