Compact Omnidirectional Multiband Counter-Sniper System Navy SBIR FY2015.3 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.3 Topic No.: N153-125 Topic Title: Compact Omnidirectional Multiband Counter-Sniper System Proposal No.: N153-125-0062 Firm: Physical Optics Corporation 1845 West 205th Street Torrance, California 90501 Contact: Oleg Galkin Phone: (310) 320-3088 Web Site: http://www.poc.com Abstract: To address the Marine Corps need for a passive, non-line of sight, electro-optics imaging system for locating the source of hostile small arms fire, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Compact Omnidirectional Multiband Counter Sniper (COMCOS) system. This proposed system is based on novel integration of omnidirectional optics, thermal imaging sensors, and image-based bullet trajectory detection and backtracking. Innovative use of omnidirectional reflective optics provides 360 degree coverage and accurate range and azimuth measurements; novel integration of uncooled thermal imaging sensors supports passive small arms fire detection. As a result, the COMCOS system offers a compact, man-portable, cost-effective, and accurate sniper detection solution for the Marine Corps. In Phase I, POC will demonstrate the feasibility of the COMCOS system by designing the system architecture, developing and integrating its major hardware components, and developing the main software modules. POC will develop practical plans for Phase II maturation of the COMCOS system and its tests and evaluations. In Phase II, POC will gather additional live-fire data for use to refine and optimize the COMCOS prototype. This prototype will take advantage of low risk, proven technologies and show the distinct path to transition COMCOS technology to Marine Corps use. Benefits: COMCOS system will be used by individual Marines as a tool for covert, real-time detection of hostile fire sources; it will increase the battlefield situation awareness and provide additional protection layer by supplying relevant and fast information on hostile sniper positions. Additional government applications include situational awareness, perimeter security and surveillance, as well as fire detection using unmanned ground systems. Commercial applications of the COMCOS system will include monitoring and real-time detection of unlawful gun use in urban areas by civilian and law enforcement personnel. Return