39 -- Remote Sensing and Sealing Technology

Sandia National Laboratories is currently pursuing the development of the next-generation fiber optic loop seal, the Secure Sensor Platform (SSP). The new device is based upon the previously designed multi-mission electronic sensor and communication platform. This platform launched the development of the T-1A, which is currently in production at Honeywell FM&T for the Savannah River Site. The T-1A is configured as an active-fiber optic seal with authenticated, bi-directional RF communications, capable of supporting external sensors. The design of the SSP enhances virtually all of the existing capabilities of the T-1A and adds many new features and capabilities, such as support for standard encryption and authentication; solid-state, 3-axis motion detection; and a new message-rich communication protocol with greater noise immunity. Additionally, the SSP will provide such capabilities as intrinsic code verification, active collision avoidance, and simple, secure remote internet access to SSP message data. The SSP is designed for low-cost production by utilizing automated assembly processes and minimizing manual processes. The versatility of this new device allows the capabilities to be selected and tailored to best fit the specific application.Partnerships are anticipated to take the form of Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA) and/or commercial licenses. CRADAs are anticipated to include funds-in to the Labs and rights licensed may be up to exclusive in a designated field-of-use, depending upon business case. Sandia is seeking partners with proven experience in translating technologies into market-driven products, have technical capabilities in the technical subject matter described within, are fiscally sound and well managed, and can commit to product manufacture in the U.S. Patents have been awarded for T-1A and additional patents are pending for this technology. Interested parties may contact Teresa Montoya, Administration, Fax: 505-844-8011, e-mail: [email protected].