Sensor Concepts and Applications, Inc.
Small, woman‑owned engineering firm (operating since 1989) specializing in sensor technology. Provides system design, modeling, algorithm development, testing, and evaluation for non‑intrusive inspection and detection systems (radiation, chemical trace, explosive, IED, vehicle) and supports U.S. government agencies.
Industries
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Services
System engineering and mission analysis
Systems engineering, mission analysis, CONOPS evaluation, feasibility and tradeoff studies.
Modeling and simulation
Radiation source and detector modeling, system performance and mission‑level modeling to support design and testing.
Test design and execution
Design and operation of test control/support software and processes, hardware‑software integration, test personnel provision, and test analysis tool development.
Rapid prototyping and apparatus design
2D/3D CAD and prototype hardware design for test articles and sensor fixtures.
Imaging and data analysis
Analysis of imaging outputs and sensor data to support detection, interpretation and algorithm validation.
Radiological and illicit material handling for testing
Provision of handling and processing of radioactive test materials and limited illicit substance test amounts under state certification.
System engineering and mission analysis
Systems engineering, mission analysis, CONOPS evaluation, feasibility and tradeoff studies.
Modeling and simulation
Radiation source and detector modeling, system performance and mission‑level modeling to support design and testing.
Test design and execution
Design and operation of test control/support software and processes, hardware‑software integration, test personnel provision, and test analysis tool development.
Rapid prototyping and apparatus design
2D/3D CAD and prototype hardware design for test articles and sensor fixtures.
Imaging and data analysis
Analysis of imaging outputs and sensor data to support detection, interpretation and algorithm validation.
Radiological and illicit material handling for testing
Provision of handling and processing of radioactive test materials and limited illicit substance test amounts under state certification.
Expertise Areas
- Sensor system design and evaluation
- Radiation detection and transport modeling
- Non‑intrusive inspection systems
- Sensor signal processing and detection algorithms
Key Technologies
- Infrared sensors
- Electro‑optical sensors
- Sonar
- Radar