You are here

Multi-purpose sensor module for valve control

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N65538-05-M-0009
Agency Tracking Number: N043-220-0385
Amount: $69,962.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N04-220
Solicitation Number: 2004.3
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2004
Award Year: 2004
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2004-10-20
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2005-04-20
Small Business Information
2851 Commerce Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
United States
DUNS: 627132913
HUBZone Owned: Yes
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Mark Morton
 Principal Investigator
 (540) 552-5128
 vogtw@lunainnovations.com
Business Contact
 Wendy Vogt
Title: Director of Contracts
Phone: (540) 552-5128
Email: vogtw@lunainnovations.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

As part of the DDX and future Navy automated ship requirements, systems that were once controlled manually must now be controlled automatically or remotely. Control of mechanical systems requires feedback from sensors located at the device. Luna proposes to develop a multi-purpose sensor module for valve control and automation on board Navy ships. The module will be capable of either wired or wireless communication. Using battery powered wireless technology; this system is easily retrofitted onto existing ships, not requiring any new cable runs. Sensor data is transmitted to an application specific node for use in a control system, or to an Ethernet type node to make data available to multiple shipboard systems. On valves that are electrically controlled, the sensor module will have the option of wired power to prevent the need for periodic battery changes. The sensor will also have the capability of 0-10V or 4/20 milliamp output via a connector on the housing for systems that require wired communications. Standard pressure sensors will be used to interface with the module for measurement at any common pressure range. This same platform can also be used to measure parameters such as temperature, strain, and acceleration for other health monitoring applications.

* Information listed above is at the time of submission. *

US Flag An Official Website of the United States Government