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Sniper Detection
Navy SBIR 2007.3 - Topic N07-164 MARCOR - Mr. Paul Lambert - sbir.admin@usmc.mil Opens: August 20, 2007 - Closes: September 19, 2007 N07-164 TITLE: Sniper Detection TECHNOLOGY AREAS: Information Systems, Sensors, Electronics, Human Systems ACQUISITION PROGRAM: Infantry Weapon Systems The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their country of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 3.5.b.(7) of the solicitation. OBJECTIVE: The Marine Corps needs a capability to detect a potential sniper at a distance before they shoot. DESCRIPTION: This topic seeks technology that will provide a capability to detect a potential sniper at a distance. The technology needs to work autonomously, without having the user actively participate in the scan of the area. The system needs to work at as long a range as possible. The range desired is from at l 100 to 600 meters or more if possible in the urban environment. Existing developments are all directed toward finding a sniper after he has taken a shot. The objective here is to find a potential sniper and then use some other system, binoculars, UAV, or physical entry of a building to determine if the threat detected is real prior to shots being fired. The most likely technology would be a laser or other directed energy scanner that could detect a return signal from optic systems to include human eyes. The system could also automatically direct a dazzling laser toward the detected potential sniper to dissuade them from continuing to target the Marines. PHASE I: Determine insofar as possible the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of a system design, and an analysis to establish expected performance. Develop the technology with brass board models of the critical components that demonstrates the applicability to detect a potential sniper at a distance with a 360 degree field of regard. Perform an analysis of the proposed technology based on cost, schedule, technical performance and risk. PHASE II: Build a prototype of the system from Phase I to best commercial practices. Develop a commercial marketing plan for the system. PHASE III: Further develop the system for both commercial and military applications. The resultant system shall be made commercially available by the close of Phase III. PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL.DUAL-USE APPLICATIONS: While the desired system is intended for the detection of snipers, this technology has the potential to be used for area security to detect approaching personnel even though they might be camouflaged. Also, this could be of use in the non-DOD sectors for a number of situations where personal or physical security are required. Additionally, sensitive areas where photography is desired to be restricted could use the system to detect unauthorized photography. REFERENCES: 1. http://www.defense-update.com/events /2005/summary/LIC-protect-4.htm 2. http://www.special-operations-technology.com/article.cfm?DocID=1836 KEYWORDS: Detector;Sniper;laser;direction;optic;autonomous TPOC: George Gibbs
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