Rapid Mobile Geotechnical Measurement System for Amphibious Operations Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-085 Topic Title: Rapid Mobile Geotechnical Measurement System for Amphibious Operations Proposal No.: N091-085-1128 Firm: C-2 Innovations, Inc 102 Peabody Dr Stow, Massachusetts 01775-1007 Contact: Arnis Mangolds Phone: (978) 298-5365 Web Site: www.c-2iinc.com Abstract: The proposed systems approach referred to as Sea Otter is an integrated family of sensors that can measure trafficability and hydrographic information in a low profile, large area manner. The Sea Otter measures soil strength to a depth of 24-in, shear strength, rolling resistance, grade, and topography in a single system. The design permits flexibility in coverage area and deep penetration under submerged and exposed soils providing high fidelity data. The Sea Otter system includes various delivery options and means of remotely and clandestinely exfiltrating data. The design leverages work performed for dry land operations and extends it to the more challenging underwater regime through adaptation of past research in a unique capability set. Benefits: The Sea Otter concept offers wide area amphibious ground characterization sufficient in detail to provide true engineering information for trafficability and light construction assessments. The Sea Otter operates in difficult access areas, and with low profile can operate under significant current regimes. The modular design, recoverable nature and ease of operation can find commercial application wherever shore processes, riverine or lacustrine surveys are performed. The system is modular and adaptable to environmental and sedimentation surveys. Return