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DTRT57-05-R-SBIR
DOT Program Solicitation for
Small
Business Innovation Research
VIII. Research Topics
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Phase I research topics for DOT Operating Administrations are listed below. These topics indicate the specific areas for which proposals are to be considered for acceptance by DOT. The topics are not listed in any order of priority. Each proposal must respond to one (and only one) topic as described in this section. A proposal may, however, indicate and describe its relevance to other topics.
DOT Operating Administration/Topic Potential Maximum FY05 Phase I Awards
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 3 Awards
| 05-FH11 | Compact Laser Shearography System for Crack Detection |
| 05-FH21 | Low Cost Workzone Collision Warning System |
| 05-FH31 | Accurate Measurement of Signature, Speed, Acceleration and Jerk (SSAJ) with inductive loops for Intersection Collision Avoidance (ICA), Red Light Running Prevention (RLRP) Systems and Origin Destination (O-D) |
1 Phase I may be up to $96,000 and Phase II may be up to $720,00
Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) 3 Awards
| 05-RT1 | Use of Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV) to conduct traffic analysis audits for transportation management systems |
| 05-RT2 | Use of Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV) - Zeppelins to create "as built" plans for transportation infrastructures and roadway inventory |
| 05-RT3 | Use of Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV) - to create "as built" plans for transportation infrastructures and roadway inventory for improved maintenance, and emergency preparedness and management |
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) 1 Award
| 05-PH1 | Innovative Safety, Reliability and Inspection Technologies for Pipeline Safety |
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 1 Award
| 05-FA1 | Development of a low cost, voice activated cockpit for General Aviation (GA) aircraft and helicopters for use in Precision Visual Flight Rules (PVFR) operations. |