Technologies to Defeat Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) Navy SBIR FY2004.2 - Quick Response Topics Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Topic No.: N04-901 Topic Title: Technologies to Defeat Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) Proposal No.: N042-901-0069 Firm: for3d.inc 2627 Canterbury Drive Santa Rosa, California 95405 Contact: alan shulman Phone: (415) 572-0789 Web Site: www.for3d.com Abstract: "Cognitive Detection" for a Rapidly Deployable "In Vehicle" IED Detection System "Cognitive Detection" uses a soldier's normal vision acuity to "automatically" detect IED's. It will dramatically enhance the detection of changes of "before and now" images in an easy to compare format. For3d uses off the shelf GPS technology to render a reference view from a (Pre IED placement) database that is nearly identical to the current camera vehicle " view". Both views are presented on a single display for immediate comparison in a manner that significantly enhances the soldier's natural ability to detect a new surface feature. Cognitive Detection can identify recent changes immediately as the convoy is in transit (not several hours after an assessment sweep has been made). Benefits 1) User friendly 2) Easy to deploy and 3) Economically viable 4) Works at night with a thermal sensor 5) Minimal false positives 6) Provision for updatable surface information based on "last acqusition" 7) Range of reference sensor/camera inputs (aerial, thermal, video, or multi spectral sensors) 8) Uses Off the shelf GPS, Tough Book, and consumer video cameras The relative simplicity and cost of this system offers a very near term solution. Benefits: A real time system for comparison of raster based imagery will be useful for IED detection as well as civilian applications. The proposed system has commercial applications for inspection techniques that require comparison of physical characteristics over time. Examples are structural inspection for bridges, roads, terrain erosion, and structural changes that need to be rapidly assessed. Return