SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: A seismic-acoustic system can be detected from the air based on ground vibrations excited

Description

A seismic-acoustic system can be detected from the air based on ground vibrations excited with an acoustic source, but current acoustic systems are too bulk and heavy. SARA proposes a combustion based system to create high intensity sound. The high energy density of hydrocarbon fuels allows for the creation of a lightweight compact system that compatible with the payload restrictions of UAV or light aircraft. SARA"s innovative PD-CAAD technology harnesses the chemical energy to create high intensity sound at any desired frequency. The current program is will focus on a laboratory demonstration of the demonstration of the technology. The results of the laboratory demonstrations will provide data for a Size Weight and Power (SWaP) trade study, system design, and conops design. The SWaP study will determine the ideal size for a given detection platform. SARA will then create a concept for a prototype design for testing in a phase II program. The design will include a conops analysis, which will consider how the military will deploy the technology in the field and integrate it with military operations.