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Status Indicator for Downed Power Lines

Award Information
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Branch: N/A
Contract: HSHQDC-14-C-00064
Agency Tracking Number: HSHQDC-14-R-00035-H-SB014.2-005-0013-I
Amount: $99,244.25
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: H-SB014.2-005
Solicitation Number: HSHQDC-14-R-00035
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2014
Award Year: 2014
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2014-09-01
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2015-02-28
Small Business Information
4970 Corporate Drive Suite 100
Huntsville, AL 35805-6230
United States
DUNS: 809202018
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Robert Henderson
 VP of Systems Integration
 (256) 489-9723
 robert.henderson@is4s.com
Business Contact
 Ryan Hill
Title: Research Engineer
Phone: (256) 975-5791
Email: ryan.hill@is4s.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

We utilize a very small single chip communication device connected to a micro controller and a GPS receiver to create a network of rugged, inexpensive, very small pole mounted devices. These devices or "nodes" can determine and report which phase line is disconnected and also which end of the lines are down. The exact location of the node that detects a break is also reported along with the date, time and an indication of whether or not the line is energized. A computer at the nearest sub-station is capable of actively sending an email and/or text message to one or more power company contact points to ensure that the closest responder is dispatched. A message is also sent to the central power management facility where a downed indication can be seen on a map display.

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