NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Jet Propulsion Laboratory 
2000 Phase II

Electromagnetic Sensor for Subsurface Exploration

Geophex, Ltd.

Raleigh, NC 
 

INNOVATION
Small antenna sensor unit that can detect differences in the electromagnetic properties of subsurface features to depths of 30 feet


Detecting and Identifying Land Mines

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    • Developed optimal design for antenna sensor
    • Miniaturized electronics for low mass instrument
    • Investigated software for constructing geological subsurface features from observed electromagnetic data
COMMERCIALIZATION
    • $400,000 contract with Army for land mind detectors
    • $700,000 contract with Navy for underwater mine detection
 GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
    • Potential planetary exploration instrument for the detection of water and ice at deeps up to 30 feet below the surface
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Curator: SBIR Support              04/20/07