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Hull Contamination Measurement
Navy SBIR FY2010.1
| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N101-066 |
| Topic Title: |
Hull Contamination Measurement |
| Proposal No.: |
N101-066-0680 |
| Firm: |
Agiltron Corporation
15 Cabot Road
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801-1003 |
| Contact: |
Kevin Carr |
| Phone: |
(781) 935-1200 |
| Web Site: |
http://www.agiltron.com |
| Abstract: |
We propose to develop a system to identify hull surface contamination, such as lubricants and amines formed during the coating process, using a measurement technique that can be adapted to a ship construction environment. The method we propose is laser light scattering, specifically standoff Raman scattering, to provide a noncontact, high-speed, accurate method of checking for and chemically identifying surface contaminants, allowing focused treatment of contaminated areas and better use of paints and coatings. In our program we shall develop a portable standoff scanning spectrometer that is optimized for large area detection and provides a surface evaluation that includes a Raman spectroscopic signature for localization and chemical identification of the contaminating medium for proper remediation of the hull coating. |
| Benefits: |
The Company believes significant markets exist for portable, field-deployable products for surface analysis based on the designs created and tested in the present program. The Company already serves some of these markets with its handheld Raman products. The present program offers an opportunity to expand the product line to include a larger spectrum of Raman products for standoff scanning applications. Areas of commercial application that we anticipate might arise from the proposed program include: a standoff device that might be used for examining painted surfaces for uniformity of coverage (auto assembly lines, coated metal components in a process production line, etc); quality of polymer coatings as products and pieces emerge from a contained production facility; and evaluation of hazardous materials in production environments where it might be unsafe to perform close-up inspection. |
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