SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Small-Arms-Fire Source Localizer Locate sources of small-arms fire, mortars, RPGs, and similar weapons used in Urban Combat with LifeGuard
- Notice Date
- 7/16/2007
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue L-795, Livermore, CA, 94550, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FBO151-07
- Response Due
- 8/17/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2007
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Small-Arms-Fire Source Localizer Locate sources of small-arms fire, mortars, RPGs, and similar weapons used in Urban Combat with LifeGuard Does not rely on muzzle flash to locate source of fire, robust to optical clutter, very low false alarm rate Opportunity: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to license the LifeGuard small-arms-fire source localizer technology for use by military, law enforcement, and government agencies. Background: There are several optical technologies that locate sources of small-arms-fire, but these systems rely on muzzle flash, making them ineffective against weapons with flash suppressors, when the shooter is behind a wall or sniping from inside a building. Moreover, these systems cannot determine the trajectory of the projectile, and are susceptible to optical clutter. Description: This technology provides algorithms that accurately localize small-arm-fire by tracking bullets from high-powered weapons, automatic rifles, rocket propelled grenades (RPGs), mortars, and similar projectiles. The software integrates commercially available infrared video cameras, processes raw imagery data, detects and tracks projectiles, and determines the location of the shooters within error bounds. The technique and algorithms have been shown to be resistant to optical clutter. To see a simulation picture, go to: http://www.llnl.gov/IPandC/technology/profile/announcement/SmallArmsFireLocalizer.php Advantages: ? Does not rely on muzzle flash ?? Can track bullets from weapons with flash suppressors ?? More useful than traditional small-arms-fire localization ? Adaptable to environments with high optical clutter ?? Reduces false alarm locations ?? More accurate shooter locator, very low false alarm rate ? Detects and tracks projectiles in-flight ?? Detects and localizes multiple shooters ?? Rapid data analysis for immediate offensive action ? Uses off-the-shelf components ?? Lower manufacturing costs Potential Applications: Small-arms-fire detection and source localization have many applications in the urban battlespace: ? Situation awareness and battlespace management in urban combat operations ? Threat localization for helicopter self-protection ? Sniper neutralization for law enforcement agencies and protective services Intellectual Property: Portfolio of two U.S. patents and one U.S. patent application. Development Status:. ? Basic LifeGuard technology developed during the 1990s with IR&D funds. ? DARPA sponsored 2005 experiments extended range to 400 m and robust performance against optical clutter. LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPAC website at http://www.llnl.gov/IPandC/workwithus/partneringprocess.php for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's Small-Arms-Fire Source Localizer technology should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. 3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 151-07 Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's Small-Arms-Fire Source Localizer technology. Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited.
- Record
- SN01343110-W 20070718/070716220359 (fbodaily.com)
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