In-situ, Non-Destructive Optical Spectroscopic Permethrin Test System Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.2 Topic No.: N142-084 Topic Title: In-situ, Non-Destructive Optical Spectroscopic Permethrin Test System Proposal No.: N142-084-0833 Firm: HarmonoLogic LLC 370 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Ste E202K Torrance, California 90503 Contact: Yunping Yang Phone: (310) 430-3132 Web Site: www.harmonologic.com Abstract: To address Navy need for a novel in-situ, real-time, non-destructive permethrin test device for verification of permethrin content in military fabrics and uniforms in the field, HarmonoLogic LLC proposes to develop a new In-situ, Non-Destructive Optical Spectroscopic Permethrin Test (INDOSP) system based on optical spectroscopic sensing technologies. The portable, hand-held, non-destructive INDOSP system rapidly (within 10 seconds) and accurately (relative error < 5%) measures the permethrin content and determines the level of protection remaining on military uniform and fabric in the field. Being a non-destructive optical spectroscopic technology, the INDOSP system does not need any solvent for extraction of permethrin. The single uniform optical spectroscopic platform results in a simplified compact, portable and hand-held device ( ≤ 6  8  12 in., < 1 lb.) INDOSP system. The ruggedized package makes the INDOSP system robust, fieldable and compliant with MIL-STD-810G. The small form factor and the non-contact detection scheme of INDOSP provides the user the ability to test on any military fabric in multiple configurations. In Phase I HarmonoLogic will demonstrate the feasibility of INDOSP technology by fabricating and testing a TRL-4 prototype. In Phase II we plan to refine the technology and fabricate an integrated TRL-5 INDOSP prototype. Benefits: Military Applications. Military applications of the INDOSP technology will include in-situ, real-time, non-destructive permethrin test for verification of permethrin content in military fabrics and uniforms in the field. The device can be incorporated, for example, by the U.S. Navy into PEO PM IWS, PdM Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE) Combat Clothing. The INDOSP technology can also be used at an expeditionary military water treatment site and for humanitarian relief efforts. Commercial Applications. The commercial applications of the INDOSP system include applications to clothing and gear in other commercial markets including the outdoor clothing and woodland firefighting markets. It can also used for monitoring in accordance with discharge permits for industrial and municipal facilities, and environment-friendly water treatment systems. Return