The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to deploy an airfield foreign object debris (FOB) detection and collection system known as the Surgical+Systematic “SuSy” solution.
The SuSy solution utilizes TREX radar sensors for a continuous “real-time surgical” remote detection of high-risk medium-large FODs coupled with a quick targeted removal, combined with a “periodic systematic sweep” for high-volume smaller FODs using an automated collection covering the entire surface of the apron/taxiway with modular collection mechanisms.
Specific objectives include:
- Prepare a specific installation site to enable use of the SuSy system
- Install required components
- Validate use of SuSy system for automated detection and collection of FODs
- Establish analysis for system’s impact on safety, cost, and adoption, including scalability of operations
- Identify best use cases depending on different airfields’ requirements, types of aircrafts, apron/taxiway/ramp/runway usage and environment
If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.
Interested Submissions Due by 9/3/2024.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
