Luna Awarded Shape Sensing in Underwater Arrays
23 Abril 2008 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA) announces the award of
a contract to adapt its shape sensing technology for use in
surveillance sensor arrays being developed as part of the Navy�s
new Deployable Autonomous Distributed System (DADS). This
technology enhancement will provide the ability to detect and
assess enemy threats in the ocean with greater accuracy. The $1.9
million award is under the Office of Naval Research (ONR). �This
contract illustrates how Luna�s distributed sensing is a platform
technology that can extend into a wide range of applications,�
commented Kent Murphy, Luna Innovations� Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. Our unique distributed fiber optic shape and
position sensing cable can provide feedback of the dynamic shape
and position of structures of interest. It is a perfect solution
for dealing with the demanding positional challenges of underwater
arrays.� DADS is a distributed surveillance system composed of
independent nodes spread on the ocean floor. Each node uses
multiple sensors connected together on a serial string for sensing
and localization of targets. Knowing the location of each DADS
sensor by monitoring the shape of the string as it lies on the
bottom of the ocean is critical in surveillance operations. Luna�s
shape sensing fiber will be embedded into the array cable to
provide improved shape estimation over existing methods. Luna�s
goals in this ONR program include reducing the size of the shape
sensor processor, reducing power consumption, and extending sensing
range. �Luna�s shape sensing technology is an important component
in meeting the Navy�s goals for the DADS program in the coming
years,� said Dana Hesse, Program Officer for ONR. �If proven in the
underwater environment, this unique sensing technology will enable
the Navy to retrieve more accurate information from future
underwater arrays and it could substantially reduce weight and
cost.� Luna�s �smart cable� sensor is minimally intrusive, light
weight and can be used to monitor the dynamic 3-D shape of a
structure to which it conforms. When embedded or surface attached,
this cable will monitor the dynamic 3-D shape independent of the
temperature or load environment. Because of its high-spatial
resolution, this smart cable can also be used to track the exact
position of an object attached to the end of the cable. Aside from
ocean surveillance, Luna is also using this platform technology for
position sensing and shape sensing solutions in medical and
aerospace applications. About Luna Innovations: Luna Innovations
Incorporated (www.lunainnovations.com) develops and manufactures
new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications,
energy and defense markets. Our products are used to measure,
monitor, protect and improve critical processes in the markets we
serve. Through its disciplined commercialization business model,
Luna has become a recognized leader in transitioning science to
solutions. Luna is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. Forward
Looking Statements: This release includes information that
constitutes �forward-looking statements� made pursuant to the safe
harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, including statements regarding, but not limited to: the
technology�s ability to provide enhanced shape estimation,
accuracy, and reduced weight and cost of underwater arrays.
Statements that describe the Company�s business strategy, goals,
prospects, opportunities, outlook, plans or intentions are also
forward looking statements. Actual results may differ materially
from the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements
as a result of various factors, including risks and uncertainties
set forth in the company�s periodic reports and other filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such filings are available
at the SEC�s website at http://www.sec.gov, and at the company�s
website at http://www.lunainnovations.com. The statements made in
this release are based on information available to the company as
of the date of this release and Luna Innovations undertakes no
obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after
the date of this release.
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