R-DEX SYSTEMS, INC. — Department of Transportation SBIR Phase I: 151FR7

Description

R-DEX Systems proposes to develop the TrackMap System, an innovative and groundbreaking long-range detection and warning system (DWS) for the detection of unlawful targets on the railroad right of way (ROW). TrackMap will leverage low-cost radar sensors, proven software, and high-performance embedded processing to enable the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and its safety partners to significantly reduce trespassing and Grade Crossing (GC) fatalities. TrackMap will be designed to achieve a high probability of detection, low false alarm rate, and robust performance across a wide range of weather and environmental conditions. The proposed Phase I program will demonstrate the scientific, technical, and commercial feasibility of the TrackMap DWS platform through the development and testing of a prototype system, thereby laying the groundwork for Phase II. In Phase I, R-DEX will also identify the estimated cost of the objective system (with and without installation) per locomotive. In the Phase II, R-DEX Systems will propose to team with a commercial partner to demonstrate a working prototype on a running locomotive (running at 60 mph speed or more) and to test the performance of the TrackMap System over a period of 3-4 months