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.: N042-901-0236 Firm: Spectra Research, Inc. 3085 Woodman Drive Suite 200 Dayton, Ohio 45420 Contact: Gordon Little Phone: (937) 299-5999 Web Site: www.spectra-research.com Abstract: A flash ladar sensor technique for detecting and locating Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) will be researched, developed and demonstrated. Intended to reduce casualties from terrorist-planted bombs, the sensor will apply the Spectra Research Range Slice Ladar (RASL) in a change detection mode to find newly placed objects along convoy routes. The effort will include adaptation of an existing sensor, demonstration flight testing, and preparation of a prototype development plan. Benefits: The IED detection technology to be demonstrated on the proposed program will meet a critical need of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan to reduce the high casualties caused by terrorist use of IEDs. The sensor technology will also be suitable for robotics, metrology, and transportation applications. Return