High-resolution, Ultrasensitive Hazardous Chemical and Biological Signatures from Airborne Wireless Sensors

Abstract

We propose a novel sensing system for point and standoff detection of chemicals and biological agents (and explosives) and their byproducts using higher harmonic modulation spectroscopy in the mid-infrared region. The sensing system will be integrated to a robotic unmanned aerial platform (a customized Quadcopter) for automated sensing at standoff distances of 100 m or more. The system will operate on a dedicated local wireless platform capable of wide-area mapping of vapor phase plumes and adaptive maneuverability based on distance, and location from the source.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jul 10, 2018
Source ID
N000141812310

Entities

People

  • Mohammad Wahiduzzaman Khan

Organizations

  • Delaware State University
  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy

Tags

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomy