Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Flash 3D Rendezvous and Docking Sensor, Phase I
Project Description
3D Flash Ladar is a breakthrough technology for many emerging and existing 3D vision areas, and sensor improvements will have an impact on nearly all these fields. In addition ASC is partnering with many strategic large companies who have the experience and the history of commercialization. The compact, low power 3D Flash Ladar sensor developed on this project will have application in areas such as: 1. Collision avoidance 2. Pedestrian Safety 3. Surveillance 4. Terrain Mapping 5. Autonomous Navigation 6. Smart intersection 7. Radar brakes 8. Robotics 9. Machine Vision 10. Hazard Material Detection and Handling 11. Underwater 3D Imaging 12. Sub Nanosecond Dynamic Imaging.
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Anticipated Benefits
Potential NASA Commercial Applications: 3D Flash Ladar is a breakthrough technology for many emerging and existing 3D vision areas, and sensor improvements will have an impact on nearly all these fields. In addition ASC is partnering with many strategic large companies who have the experience and the history of commercialization. The compact, low power 3D Flash Ladar sensor developed on this project will have application in areas such as: 6. Collision avoidance 7. Pedestrian Safety 8. Surveillance 9. Terrain Mapping 10. Autonomous Navigation 11. Smart intersection 12. Radar brakes 13. Robotics 14. Machine Vision 15. Hazard Material Detection and Handling 16. Underwater 3D Imaging 17. Sub Nanosecond Dynamic Imaging.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
| Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Goleta, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Texas
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