DIFFERENT TARGET APPLICATIONS OR MARKETS WOULD APPEAR TO BE ENVISIONED BUT YOU HAVE TO WONDER ABOUT HOW THEY ALL OVERLAP. I'VE ASKED FOR COMMENTARY AND HOPE TO SHARE WITH YOU, WHAT I AM ABLE TO FIND OUT.
***UPDATE: AN UNNAMED (BUT RELIABLE SOURCE, AT A MAJOR UNIVERSITY), HAS ADVISED ME THAT:
Although this may be classified as a “security” device, it is not meant for personnel or baggage screening.
It is essentially a THz analog to some of the “first responder” devices that are out there (like http://www.ahurascientific.com/chemical-explosives-id/index.php).
It is meant to identify a substance that is found while in the field. I do not believe that it will be able to do that identification through anything but a thin sheet of something (like a plastic).
http://www.acq.osd.mil/ncbdp/nm/pseag/capabilityareas/DA/HHTHz.html
The purpose of this project is to develop a handheld (less than 10 lbs) THz Spectrometer to detect and identify explosives. The identified signatures are then matched to the database within the system. This project has two performers, Rensselear Polytechnical Institute (RPI) and EMCORE. The two phase RPI project will develop a handheld THz explosive detector. Phase I was a 12-month effort to develop and test an optical THz fiber laser that weighs less than 10 lbs. After satisfactory completion of Phase I, Phase II has been funded to gather spectroscopy measurements and integrate all electronics into a lightweight handheld explosive detector. The Explosive Detection Equipment (EDE) Program has been concurrently testing the developed systems. At the end of Phase II, three prototype handheld spectrometers will be delivered, along with the design documents, to undergo full testing (lab and field). EMCORE is developing a second Handheld Spectrometer that differentiates from RPI in the techniques by which the system works; emphasizing Frequency Domain Spectrometry (FDS) instead RPI's Time Domain Spectrometry (TDS).
Requirements:
- Integrated Unit, Base Installation Protection Joint Capabilities Document (JCD), 13 July 2007
- Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement CC-0255, 26 September 2007
- Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), 23 February 2006
- Portable Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Explosive (CBRNE) / Weapons of Mass
- Destruction Detector, Navy Urgent Operational Needs Statement, 31 December 2006
- Integrated Base Defense Security System Capability Development Document (CDD), 17 February 2005
- Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal ICD, 1 June 2005
- CBRNE Sense ICD, 8 June 2005
Accomplishments:
RPI:- Developed and demonstrated a light weight THz optical system
- Performed spectroscopy measurements of explosives and created a database
- Integrated the optics and the database to produce an entire handheld system weighing less than 10 lbs
Emcore:
- Collected spectroscopy on explosives at Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NEODTD)
- Designed and built an inexpensive, portable, battery operated, high speed, THz spectrometer
- Integrated fiber-based optics with phase control ability
- Demonstrated both transmission and reflection measurement modalities
Key Dates / Milestones:
RPI:
- Deliver Ruggedized Prototypes: March 2011
Emcore:
- Deliver Prototype: January 2011
- Conduct T&E on Both Systems: April 2011
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