SBIR-STTR Award

Advanced Millimeter Wave Security Camera
Award last edited on: 9/9/2020

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DHS
Total Award Amount
$849,985
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
19.OATS-001
Principal Investigator
Charles Partee

Company Information

Steel City Optronics LLC (AKA: Syght Inc)

2919 West 17th Avenue Suite 106
Longmont, CO 80503
   (412) 501-3849
   info@steelcityoptronics.com
   www.steelcityoptronics.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 04
County: Boulder

Phase I

Contract Number: N/A
Start Date: 00/00/00    Completed: 00/00/00
Phase I year
2019
Phase I Amount
$1
This project will demonstrate a cost-effective high-speed millimeter wave camera that can image and resolve moving objects from 3 m to 30 m away to enable curb-to-gate screening for airports. Millimeter wave light is often used for security screening because it is safe to use on people and can penetrate packaging, bags, and clothing to identify both metallic and non-metallic objects. The technology developed in this project makes this revolutionary security screening capability accessible to airports, railway stations, hospitals, schools, commercial buildings, and public spaces. The broader impact/commercial potential of this project is a vastly increased market for millimeter wave imaging products due to the disruptive price and performance of this camera. While it is impossible to put a monetary value on tragedies averted and lives saved, improved public safety will reduce the effects of the fear these actions create on society and on economic growth.

Phase II

Contract Number: 70RSAT19C00000049
Start Date: 9/30/2019    Completed: 3/29/2021
Phase II year
2019
Phase II Amount
$849,984
This project will demonstrate a cost-effective high-speed millimeter wave camera that can image and resolve moving objects from 3 m to 30 m away to enable curb-to-gate screening for airports. Millimeter wave light is often used for security screening because it is safe to use on people and can penetrate packaging, bags, and clothing to identify both metallic and non-metallic objects. The technology developed in this project makes this revolutionary security screening capability accessible to airports, railway stations, hospitals, schools, commercial buildings, and public spaces. The broader impact/commercial potential of this project is a vastly increased market for millimeter wave imaging products due to the disruptive price and performance of this camera. While it is impossible to put a monetary value on tragedies averted and lives saved, improved public safety will reduce the effects of the fear these actions create on society and on economic growth.