| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2013.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N132-093 |
| Topic Title: |
Mask-on Hypoxia Training Device |
| Proposal No.: |
N132-093-0927 |
| Firm: |
Technical Products, Inc.
50 Pratt's Junction Road
Sterling, Massachusetts 01564-2340 |
| Contact: |
Paul Chambers |
| Phone: |
(978) 422-3400 |
| Web Site: |
www.technicalproductsinc.us |
| Abstract: |
The technical objective in Phase I of this development is to demonstrate a prototype mask-on hypoxia training technology that can form the basis for a system that:
Provides pressure-on-demand airflow
Can simulate oxygen levels from sea-level to 30,000-ft
Is small enough to be portable (goal of an 18-in cube)
Is light enough to be portable (goal of 25-lb)
Does not use large compressed gas cylinders requiring refilling
Incorporates appropriate biometric monitoring
Interfaces to existing USN system for training control and oxygen delivery to the aircrew
At the completion of the Phase I effort, TPI will have developed and demonstrated a prototype aircrew Mask-On Hypoxia trainer that meets all the basic requirements of the USN for a 30,000-ft + trainer. Phase II will allow TPI to fully engineer this prototype and mature it to the point where it can be comprehensively evaluated for both technical performance and by human subjects. The goal would be to have the device at a sufficient level of design maturity and with a complete portfolio of technical testing results such that the only step required for transition to a fielded product would be completion of formal human trials for acceptance by the USN.
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| Benefits: |
This system will support aircrew hypoxia training for both military and civilian marketplaces with a logistics free device. It could also form the basis for a non-aircrew training for use by athletes, mountain climbers and others for low O2 training regimes. |