Underwater Explosive Sensor(1001-341) Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2009.1 Topic No.: N091-046 Topic Title: Underwater Explosive Sensor(1001-341) Proposal No.: N091-046-0109 Firm: TRITON SYSTEMS, INC. 200 TURNPIKE ROAD Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 Contact: Edward Geraghty Phone: (978) 250-4200 Web Site: www.tritonsys.com Abstract: Currently divers optically inspect suspicious devices. Due to water turbidity and the innate potential danger from explosive devices, the inspection process is extremely slow and dangerous. Triton Systems proposes to develop an underwater chemical sensor that can detect and identify explosive chemicals in seawater. The proposed sensor system will be able to detect explosive concentrations at 10 ppb or less, have a low false alarm rate, conduct measurements in real-time, and be able to be packaged into either a handheld unit, or as a component on a UUV. During the Phase I effort, Triton Systems will demonstrate the sensor's capabilities with a bench-top model. In Phase II, a compact model will be built and demonstrated either with divers, or on a UUV. Benefits: Undersea explosive devices, whether intentionally or inadvertently placed, pose a significant threat to people and commerce (ships). The identification and disabling operation for these devices presents a significant hazard to the divers. A method for detecting explosive devices in real-time greatly reduces the hazard presented to the divers. Further, allowing the use of UUVs to detect explosive further reduces the potential loss of life. The Navy, Coast Guard, and Department of Homeland Security can all benefit from the ability to investigate underwater structures for explosives. Return