SBIR-STTR Award

Advanced Artillery & Mortar personnel Blast Gauge System
Award last edited on: 3/1/2024

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Army
Total Award Amount
$709,225
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
A18-078
Principal Investigator
Scott J Featherman

Company Information

BlackBox Biometrics Inc

125 Tech Park Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
   (585) 329-3399
   blastgauge@b3inc.com
   www.blastgauge.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 25
County: Monroe

Phase I

Contract Number: W15QKN-19-P-0004
Start Date: 5/23/2018    Completed: 5/15/2020
Phase I year
2019
Phase I Amount
$149,427
We propose advancing our proven Wireless Blast Gauge System to extend the BOP range to capture impulse noise. Ultimately, the Blast Gauge System will be integrated with the weapons DFCS to automatically provide data to the crew chief and platoon / battery leadership to support informed decisions during live fire training and combat missions.

Phase II

Contract Number: W15QKN-20-C-0032
Start Date: 7/5/2019    Completed: 9/21/2021
Phase II year
2020
Phase II Amount
$559,798
B3 proposes to develop and build a prototype sensor that can be used to track individual BOP exposure from artillery. The technical objectives will be accomplished over a two-year period of performance (PoP), which include the base (Year 1) and option period (Year 2). The base will result in an alpha prototype, of which five (5) sets will be delivered to PEO Ammo. The alpha will be tested using B3’s in-house shock tube as well as at an explosive test range, in addition to regulatory compliance testing. Lessons learned will be incorporated into the design of a beta prototype in Year 2. The beta testing will take place at a customer specified facility, likely Yuma Proving Grounds. The final prototype system will be delivered including fifteen (15) sets and the mobile Blast Gauge System Application (BGSA) running on a ruggedized tablet that runs Android. Detailed objectives for each component are outlined in the technical proposal.