Akamai Physics Inc (API) is a laser/nonlinear optical development and system engineering company currently developing a multi-tasking, active sensor system using fiber laser, microchip and new coating technologies to obtain tactical intelligence by gathering multi-wavelength 3-D imaged data from targets of interest. Systems will be used to interrogate concealed targets employing mini-UAV and standoff platforms. Akamai Physics Inc., is developing a lightweight, compact sensor to enable monitor of ships inbound to United States ports in an attempt to detect traces of chemical substances related to Weapons of Mass destruction (WMD). The sensor, known as Bright Onyx, will use an active multi-spectral chemical sensor, operating in the 5-um region. It will operate on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and will enable detection of substances at a sensitivity 10ppm*m from the UAV cruising altitude and speed. The Bright Onyx development is expected to be completed by June 2008 through a the program is managed by the U.S. Air Force contract.
