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Wearable Sensors to Monitor Environmental and Occupational Impacts to Brain Health – Army SBIR|STTR Program Immersive and Wearables, Army SBIR, Direct to Phase II Wearable Sensors to Monitor Environmental and Occupational Impacts to Brain Health Application Due Date: 04/23/2025 Duration: Up to 12 Months Amount Up To: Up To: $1,500,000 The goal of this topic is to develop a wearable (integrated into kit or stand-alone applique) that measures 360-degree blast exposure to the wearer.
Additionally, it is desired to have a user dashboard for use on a Nett Warrior-enabled end user device which leverages Android, Windows, Linux, and HTML. The data collected from this sensor will need to transfer off the device and into a data Lakehouse (repository) in a specified format that will allow the data to distribute to multiple users and who may only want partial data sets.
The blast gauge sensor is intended to be used in a variety of high risk of exposure scenarios where the wearer may be operating weapon systems and or in and around explosives. The environments for these type activities are both in open space (field, range, woods, etc.) as well as close quarters (rooms, buildings, around vehicles, etc.) where multiple reflections from blast waves can occur.
This necessitates a sampling rate high enough to catch these multiple waves as well as the ability to read and write data at a high and reliable rate as these events are in the millisecond range of duration. The ability for this sensor to accurately measure and record the exposure (overpressure (psi), acceleration (g’s) and or acoustic (dB or Hz) as it relates to the fidelity of lab grade gauges is also sought.
The sensor is intended to have a mechanism to locally store data until the data can be transferred wired or wirelessly to a repository for future use or dissemination of the raw data. The sensor should be able to be linked to the wearer by scanning their Common Access Card to store the wearer’s PKI as a part of any exposure data package.
The sensor should be reusable, rechargeable and data retrieval/download should require minimal to no action by the wearer other than to come within proximity of a data collection point or a Nett Warrior type device.
A User dashboard will also be developed, that can be an App integrated onto the Nett Warrior end user device, which can quickly inform leaders on concerning exposures in near real time once the blast sensor comes within range of the device.
It is envisioned this feedback will be in the form of programmable ranges that will simply indicate a “green”, “yellow” or “red” status based on preprogrammed fields in the sensor or user dashboard on board software. The data generated from the blast gage sensor will ultimately be transferred off the sensor to a repository.
It is expected the performer will need to work with ongoing database and repository efforts separate from this announcement to ensure operability and integration where needed. Proposers interested in submitting a DP2 proposal must provide documentation to substantiate that the scientific and technical merit and feasibility equivalent to a Phase I project has been met.
Documentation can include data, reports, specific measurements, success criteria of a prototype, etc. This topic is accepting Direct to Phase II proposals for a cost up to $1,500,000 for a 12-month period of performance. Proposer are expected to have already designed and developed some form of blast measuring device that needs to be enhanced under this effort.
End goal is to provide a holistic and unified, 360-degree, blast exposure picture for the sensor wearer. Multiple “linked” blast sensors are typically required to accomplish this “picture” and all the sensors will need to be time synced (i.e. GPS time, not location) in order to accurately reflect the exposure event.
The culmination of the effort should result in an integrated (into kit if possible or as a stand-alone applique) blast sensor system that is hardened and capable of being tested to MIL-STD-810G conditions and shows very good agreement when compared to lab grade sensors such as pencil gauges.
Development of a mature User dashboard on a Nett Warrior end user device that demonstrates green, yellow, red conditions based on programable ranges in the software. Data files that are output in a standard format that will provide at least the following information: Peak Positive and Negative Overpressure (psi) GPS Date/Time of the event Mining & Construction Blasts: Overpressure impacts from blasting in mining and construction.
Law Enforcement: Understanding impact from repetitive live fire training and operations. Impact Sports: Acceleration data is being used by many high impact sports ( football , combat sports , soccer , etc.) for study and prevention of mild TBI (mTBI), TBI, and CTE.
Construction Noise: Acoustic exposure data could improve site safety regarding noise, as construction workers experience higher rates of hearing loss than the general population. Blast Tracing: In various settings (e.g., industrial, gas, forestry) where explosion risks are present and a large area need to be monitored.
High impact sports where mild TBI (mTBI) & TBI can occur and data, particularly head acceleration, is needed (football, hockey, soccer, etc.) Law Enforcement (weapons fire and breaching operations) Mining and demolition activities for exposure tracking, akin to a dosimeter For more information, and to submit your full proposal package, visit the DSIP Portal . SBIR|STTR Help Desk: usarmy. sbirsttr@army.
mil https://blastinjuryresearch. health. mil/index.
cfm/news_and_highlights/facilitating_collaboration https://www. thelancet. com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(13)70161-3/abstract https://dodiac.
dtic. mil/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DS-SS-GTRI_ISSS-Blast-Sensor. pdf KEYWORDS: Blast Overpressure (BOP) Sensor; Nett Warrior; Tactical Assault Kit (TAK); Data Repository, Data Lakehouse; TBI; mTBI; Blast gauge; Overpressure; Blast Overpressure The goal of this topic is to develop a wearable (integrated into kit or stand-alone applique) that measures 360-degree blast exposure to the wearer.
Additionally, it is desired to have a user dashboard for use on a Nett Warrior-enabled end user device which leverages Android, Windows, Linux, and HTML. The data collected from this sensor will need to transfer off the device and into a data Lakehouse (repository) in a specified format that will allow the data to distribute to multiple users and who may only want partial data sets.
The blast gauge sensor is intended to be used in a variety of high risk of exposure scenarios where the wearer may be operating weapon systems and or in and around explosives. The environments for these type activities are both in open space (field, range, woods, etc.) as well as close quarters (rooms, buildings, around vehicles, etc.) where multiple reflections from blast waves can occur.
This necessitates a sampling rate high enough to catch these multiple waves as well as the ability to read and write data at a high and reliable rate as these events are in the millisecond range of duration. The ability for this sensor to accurately measure and record the exposure (overpressure (psi), acceleration (g’s) and or acoustic (dB or Hz) as it relates to the fidelity of lab grade gauges is also sought.
The sensor is intended to have a mechanism to locally store data until the data can be transferred wired or wirelessly to a repository for future use or dissemination of the raw data. The sensor should be able to be linked to the wearer by scanning their Common Access Card to store the wearer’s PKI as a part of any exposure data package.
The sensor should be reusable, rechargeable and data retrieval/download should require minimal to no action by the wearer other than to come within proximity of a data collection point or a Nett Warrior type device.
A User dashboard will also be developed, that can be an App integrated onto the Nett Warrior end user device, which can quickly inform leaders on concerning exposures in near real time once the blast sensor comes within range of the device.
It is envisioned this feedback will be in the form of programmable ranges that will simply indicate a “green”, “yellow” or “red” status based on preprogrammed fields in the sensor or user dashboard on board software. The data generated from the blast gage sensor will ultimately be transferred off the sensor to a repository.
It is expected the performer will need to work with ongoing database and repository efforts separate from this announcement to ensure operability and integration where needed. Proposers interested in submitting a DP2 proposal must provide documentation to substantiate that the scientific and technical merit and feasibility equivalent to a Phase I project has been met.
Documentation can include data, reports, specific measurements, success criteria of a prototype, etc. This topic is accepting Direct to Phase II proposals for a cost up to $1,500,000 for a 12-month period of performance. Proposer are expected to have already designed and developed some form of blast measuring device that needs to be enhanced under this effort.
End goal is to provide a holistic and unified, 360-degree, blast exposure picture for the sensor wearer. Multiple “linked” blast sensors are typically required to accomplish this “picture” and all the sensors will need to be time synced (i.e. GPS time, not location) in order to accurately reflect the exposure event.
The culmination of the effort should result in an integrated (into kit if possible or as a stand-alone applique) blast sensor system that is hardened and capable of being tested to MIL-STD-810G conditions and shows very good agreement when compared to lab grade sensors such as pencil gauges.
Development of a mature User dashboard on a Nett Warrior end user device that demonstrates green, yellow, red conditions based on programable ranges in the software. Data files that are output in a standard format that will provide at least the following information: Peak Positive and Negative Overpressure (psi) GPS Date/Time of the event Mining & Construction Blasts: Overpressure impacts from blasting in mining and construction.
Law Enforcement: Understanding impact from repetitive live fire training and operations. Impact Sports: Acceleration data is being used by many high impact sports ( football , combat sports , soccer , etc.) for study and prevention of mild TBI (mTBI), TBI, and CTE.
Construction Noise: Acoustic exposure data could improve site safety regarding noise, as construction workers experience higher rates of hearing loss than the general population. Blast Tracing: In various settings (e.g., industrial, gas, forestry) where explosion risks are present and a large area need to be monitored.
High impact sports where mild TBI (mTBI) & TBI can occur and data, particularly head acceleration, is needed (football, hockey, soccer, etc.) Law Enforcement (weapons fire and breaching operations) Mining and demolition activities for exposure tracking, akin to a dosimeter For more information, and to submit your full proposal package, visit the DSIP Portal . SBIR|STTR Help Desk: usarmy. sbirsttr@army.
mil https://blastinjuryresearch. health. mil/index.
cfm/news_and_highlights/facilitating_collaboration https://www. thelancet. com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(13)70161-3/abstract https://dodiac.
dtic. mil/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DS-SS-GTRI_ISSS-Blast-Sensor. pdf KEYWORDS: Blast Overpressure (BOP) Sensor; Nett Warrior; Tactical Assault Kit (TAK); Data Repository, Data Lakehouse; TBI; mTBI; Blast gauge; Overpressure; Blast Overpressure Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology ASA(ALT) releases contract opportunities on an ad-hoc basis to meet Army research and development needs.
Army Futures Command (AFC) releases topics during three specific solicitation periods throughout the fiscal year to address the Army’s current and anticipated war-fighting technology needs. Army STTR follows AFC’s topic release schedule but partners with a university, federally funded research and development center, or a qualified non-profit research institution as part of their contract.
Is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation. Is focused on the development, demonstration and delivery of your innovation from Phase I. Represents the commercialization phase of the program in which the company can market their products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector.
Allows small businesses to submit to Direct to Phase II applications if they performed the Phase I research through other funding sources. Provides funding to projects that require additional funding during their open Phase II contract. A Phase II Awardee may receive one additional, sequential Phase II award to continue the work of an initial Phase II award.
The sequential Phase II award has the same guideline amounts and limits as an initial Phase II award.
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (supply chain management, logistics coordination, target identifications and simulation) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (additive manufacturing) Autonomy (unmanned systems, drones, ground vehicle capabilities) Chemical and Biological (detection, defense) Cyber (biometric authentication, secure communications) Electronics (microelectronics, Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)) Electronic Warfare (jamming, spoofing) Human Performance (wearables) Immersive (augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality) Network Technologies (antennas, radio frequency, communications systems) Position, Navigation, and Timing (GPS) Power (batteries, generators) Software Modernization (high performance computing, data management and visualization) Sensors (infrared sensing) Weapons Systems (hypersonics, munitions and projectiles, directed energy)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in the U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Army SBIR|STTR Program: Wearable Sensors to Monitor Environmental Occupational Impacts to Brain Health is funded by U.S. Army. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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