Triton is focused on the develpment of sensors and sensor platforms that provide advanced benefits over today's sensor technology. We are committed to developing sensors that are higher in sensitivity, lighter in weight/more portable and more effective and selective. Our sensor technology includes microsensors, material/patch/spray-on sensors, and marine sensor platforms.
MEMs Sensors/Detector
Highly Selective, Sensitive and Portable
Triton uses its proprietary MEMs sensor platform to detect compounds in liquid and vapor phases. Our MEMs sensors combined with microcantilevers provides sensing that is highly sensitive - with detection levels in parts per billion (ppb). The sensors are also highly selective with significantly reduced false readings and inteference. The small packaging of our MEMs sensors also enables lower costs and increased portability over current sensing platforms.
Our team of materials scientists and engineers can provide expertise in developing sensors using MEMs and microcantiliver technology based on your specific application requirements.
Applications
- Explosives / Threat Detection
- Chemical and Biological Threat Detection
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Underwater Applications
- Healthcare
MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) are a class of devices that utilize very small electrical and mechanical components creating entire systems on a single chip. Using MEMs enables sensors to be integrated into small packaging designs for accuracy and portability.
Sonobouy Sensor Platform
Sonobuoys are deployed in aquatic environments for anti-submarine warfare or underwater acoustic research. Typically, an inflatable surface float with a radio transmitter remains on the surface for communication, while one or more sensors and stabilizing equipment descend below the surface.
Current underwater sensing platforms fall into one of the following limiting categories:
- Long life fixed systems (unable to relocate)
- Sonobuoys - uncontrolled drifting (unable to control locations)
- Constantly moving gliders (unable to hold a fixed position
- Battery operated systems with propulsion (limited life)
Triton is addressing these issues with an autonomous, self-powering, biomimetic sonobuoy. This buoy will incorporate state-of-the art energy scavenging techniques, innovative station keeping and buoyancy control mechanisms, plus low power electronics to create a stealthy, long endurance sonobuoy that is environmentally friendly. The buoy is designed for extended usage as a node in a sensor network. We have also incorporated propeitary technology to prevent biofouling.
Materials-based Microsensors
Embedded Sensors for Health Monitoring of Structural Components in Aircraft and other Systems
Wired and wireless sensors for monitoring strain, microcracking, delamination, thermo oxidation, and other degradation mechanisms are being developed in a configuration that can be embedded within a structural component, or seamlessly integrated into a system, such as an aircraft. In most cases, the sensors are completely unobstrusive to install or maintain and can even be self-powered. By monitoring the properties of a component during operation, its performance and residual life can be analyzed in real time. This has the potential to extend the Time Between Overhaul for many parts, which decreases the logistical burden of servicing and tracking the parts, and reduces maintenance costs.