Stand-Off Portable Chemical Analyzer Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-072 Topic Title: Stand-Off Portable Chemical Analyzer Proposal No.: N051-072-0161 Firm: Physical Optics Corporation Photonic Systems Division 20600 Gramercy Place, Bldg 100 Torrance, California 90501-1821 Contact: Kang Lee Phone: (310) 320-3088 Web Site: www.poc.com Abstract: To address the U.S. Navy need of a portable device for remote identification of unknown chemicals, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Stand-off Portable Chemical Analyzer (SOPCA). This device is based on differential tunable remote sensing Raman spectrometry, Raman holographic edge filters, and spectral adaptive light filtering with an acousto-optic tunable filter. It will perform safe, convenient, efficient, and near-real-time detection and analysis of suspect chemicals, including chemical warfare agents. In Phase I POC will demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed SOPCA by performing a series of tests on common laboratory chemicals in the laboratory. In Phase I POC also will begin to identify sources of financial and other support for successful commercialization of products based on SOPCA technology in Phase III. In Phase II, POC plans to optimize the design and complete the development of a portable SOPCA for field testing. The Raman spectral database of materials of interest to the Navy will be assembled at the same time. Benefits: Since a fully developed SOPCA will be a battery-powered, TV-camera-sized device with the capability of remote detection and in-field identification of unknown chemicals, it will have significant commercial applications, including stand-off sensing and monitoring of wastes or by-products of industrial facilities, as well as detecting distant sources of environmental pollution. SOPCA will be useful for real-time detection of chemical leaks from pipes, tanks, storage sites, and industrial facilities. In addition, it can detect causes of environmental damage such as spills, and unauthorized chemical warfare production facilities and industrial processes. For the U.S. Armed Forces and Homeland Security, SOPCA will be a safe and convenient means to detect, react to, and protect themselves and U.S. citizens from chemical warfare attacks. Return