Advanced, Automated Sensing and 3-D Control/Targeting System for Exterior Shipboard Fires Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.1 Topic No.: N101-060 Topic Title: Advanced, Automated Sensing and 3-D Control/Targeting System for Exterior Shipboard Fires Proposal No.: N101-060-1140 Firm: Hughes Associates, Inc. 3610 Commerce Drive Suite 817 Baltimore, Maryland 21227-1652 Contact: Gerard Back Phone: (410) 737-8677 Web Site: www.haifire.com Abstract: During Phase I, the feasibility of developing and implementing an innovative automated fire detection and targeting system that can suppress fires anywhere on a typical deckhouse will be demonstrated. During the program, performance requirements and metrics will be defined and used as the basis of the assessment. At least one conceptual design will be developed and assessed based on the previously define performance requirements. The assessment will identify the potential capabilities and limitations of the system for this application. A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) will also be developed to support a Phase II effort. This POA&M will include both system development and evaluation plans contain discrete milestones for product development for verifying performance and suitability. Benefits: A fully automated fire extinguishing system that incorporates TFNs as the agent delivery system can be adapted to many applications on USN ships and land-based facilities. Potential shipboard applications include Hangar Bays, RO-RO spaces and Helo-Decks. The system has the potential to increase the capabilities and survivability of the currently installed AFFF flush deck and overhead sprinkling systems used in these applications. Potential land-based applications include Aircraft Hangars and High Bay Warehouses. Return