| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2012.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N121-069 |
| Topic Title: |
Automated Rangefinding System |
| Proposal No.: |
N121-069-0247 |
| Firm: |
Creare Inc.
P.O. Box 71
Hanover, New Hampshire 03755 |
| Contact: |
David Kynor |
| Phone: |
(603) 643-3800 |
| Web Site: |
www.creare.com |
| Abstract: |
The Navy requires improved methods for passive rangefinding using imagery obtained from photonics masts. Present passive ranging methods rely on manual measurement of object size requiring some advance knowledge of vessel size. Creare proposes development of a passive rangefinding algorithm that provides fully automated measurement of the range to distant targets. During Phase I, a prototype version of the system will be developed and tested using a variety of image data. During Phase II, we will develop a fully automated version of the system for testing and evaluation by the Navy. |
| Benefits: |
The technology developed under this program will enhance the operational capabilities of U.S. Navy submarines by providing them with an accurate, passive method of determining the range to distant targets. The technology is expected to find commercial application in automated vessel-tracking systems used in congested ports.
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