Polartronix — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: ABSTRACT: This proposal is to design an instrument that will detect and quantify volcanic
Polartronix — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
Phase I SBIR feasibility signal
- Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Defense in a technical approach.
- Watch for Phase II follow-ons from the same firm/topic family — that conversion path is where budgets and transition pressure rise.
- Obligated amount $146,535. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
- Amount
- $146,535
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Air Force
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Solicitation
- 2011.2
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- AK
- Period
- 2011-11-30
Description
ABSTRACT: This proposal is to design an instrument that will detect and quantify volcanic ash hazards. A proof of concept model of the instrument will be constructed and tested. This instrument will measure overall density, particle size distribution and elemental composition. While the instrument in Phase 1 will not be certified to fly on a UAV, design elements will be incorporated for the goal of UAV integration in Phase 2. BENEFIT: This will benefit safety of air travel near volcanic hazards. Allow for reduced engine maintenance, and provide improvements to satellite based monitoring systems.