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Steve Skutnik, Ph.D.Dept. Nuclear Engineering
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PORTABLE RADIATION DETECTOR
Michael Willis and Howard Hall, Ph.D.
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• The RadCompass system is currently at TRL-5 (rapidly approaching TRL-6)– A functioning prototype with live readout has been
developed & tested– Further development of the DAQ system (currently in-
progress) would push the system to TRL-6 and beyond
• The RadCompass algorithms have been tested both through computational simulations & field tests with realistic source terms, both of which support the viability of this system
• The RadCompass algorithm is ready for commercial deployment– Further development is now focused on demonstrating
the performance of the integrated system through a functioning prototype
TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY
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TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
• Unique to the RadCompass design is its ability to detect the relative bearing of a radiation source in real time for a diversity of radiation sources using existing, commercial off-the-shelf components
• Key performance indicators of the RadCompass include our battery of realistic simulations & tests detailing the performance limits of this system– e.g., max. source distance & min. source
activity
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Viability of the RadCompass concept has been demonstrated and is fully developed; focus is now on design improvements & performance characterization through realistic testing to enable potential licensees to more rapidly move to market
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Full patent filed
FY15 Q2
FY15 Q3
FY15 Q4
FY16 Q1
FY16 Q2
Develop user interface & standalone electronics
Conduct live field tests with vehicle-mounted prototype
Finalize unit performance benchmarks
First commercial product
Develop field-scale prototype unit
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• Finalized design/data within a few months– Current R&D effort focused on development of a viable
prototype, including enhanced UI and device performance characterization
• Targeting a licensing strategy– Can be on market within 1-2 years of license– Minimal additional development required
• Technology could be developed by a startup, but likely a licensing target for established companies – Companies with vehicle mounted systems already on
market– Companies looking to break into this market
COMMERCIALIZATION PLAN
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APPLICATIONS/TARGET CUSTOMERS/CURRENT PRACTICE
Application Description
Target Customers Current Practice
Application #1 Public event monitoring
Government contractors & local law enforcement
Vehicle mounted detectors with GPS tracking; personal “pager” detectors
Application #2 Illicit radiation source smuggling / theft
Transportation industries / DHS / law enforcement
Stationary portal monitors & hand-held detectors
Application #3 Military / WMD & illicit source detection
Government Wide area sweep / “hot-cold” search
Application #4 Nuclear accident cleanup
Government contractors
Hand-held radiation monitors
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COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION
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GPSlogging Modular 360°
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RadCompass ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Product #1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Product #2 ✔ ✔ ✔
Product #3 ✔ ✔
Product #4 ✔ ✔ ✔
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Product #6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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MARKET OPPORTUNITY
• Radiation detector market (2013): $25B
• 14% of that is safety/monitoring: $3.5B
• 5% CAGR
*Nanomarkets report
