2005 R&D 100 JudgesHakan Altan Ultrafast Laser Bill Pelster Keithley
Michael Apte Lawrence Berkeley Gautam Pillay SD School of Mines
Robert Bruce GE Aircraft Jovica Riznic Canadian Nuclear Safety Comm.
Robert Classon Shimadzu Amara Rozgus
Victor Comello Argonne Donald Seanor DNW Consulting
Stuart Cram Agilent William Saphir Lawrence Berkeley
Alex D'Anci ISI Industry Software Norm Sheppard Microchips
Phil Danielson The Vacuum Lab Anil Shukla PNNL
Skip Derra Arizona State University Oliver Siebert Siebert Materials
Michael Duhr Bruce Smackey Lehigh University
Bennett Goldberg Boston University Alexander Star Nanomix Inc
Matthew Goodman Tecordia Technologies Joseph Stroscio NIST
Tony Hansen Magee Scientific Don Tijunelis DKT Engineering
Brian Hooker PNNL Randy Tremper Los Alamos
Stephen Howard US Army Research Lab John Tyrell UNCW
James Jett Los Alamos Sid Marshall Glimmer Glass
Samuel Mao Lawrence Berkeley Bill Weaver La Salle University
Charles Masi CG Masi Samuel Phillips Consultant
Gerhard Meyer ProAnalytics John Gustafson Sun Microsystems
Ronald Musket Musket Consulting Rich Hooper Symtx
Betty Newboe Applied Materials
R&D 100 Government Winners
DOE 400 +
NASA 143
DOD 30
NIST 28
DOE R&D 100 WINNERS
Entrant
# of RD 100
Awards Entrant# of RD 100
Awards
University of Iowa, Ames 37Lawrence Livermore National Lab 104
Argonne National Lab 86Los Alamos National Lab 99
Brookhaven Lab 25 NREL 27
Fermi Lab 14 Oak Ridge National Lab 103
INEL 31Pacific Northwest National Lab 56
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab 34 Sandia 74
NASA R&D 100 WINNERS
Entrant# of RD 100
Awards
NASA Dryden 1
NASA Glenn 23
NASA Goddard 4
NASA JPL 1
NASA Kennedy 1
NASA Langley 38
NASA Lewis 72
NASA Marshall 3
DOD R&D 100 WINNERS
Entrant # of RD 100 Awards
Kirkland AFB 1
United States Air Force 20
Wright Patterson Air Force Base 9
Other Government R&D 100 Winners
Entrant # of RD 100 Awards
National Bureau of Standards 59
National Institute of Science and
Technology 28
9. Describe your product’s primary function as clearly as possible.
10A. List your product’s competitors by manufacturer, brand name and model number.
10B. Supply a matrix or table showing how the key features of your product compare to existing products or technologies.
10C. Describe how your product improves upon competitive products or technologies.
COMPETITIVE MATRIX
PRODUCT FEATURE
INL VISUAL FIRST RESPONDER
SEARCHCAM ENTRYLINK
CAMLITE 1000
REGULAR CAMCORDER
INL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Camera resolution and low-light sensitivity
Color CCD 480 lines 0.5 LUX
Color CCD 330 lines 5.0 LUX
Color CCD 330 lines 6.0 LUX
Color CCD 400 lines 1.0 LUX
Only the VFR camera produces broadcast quality images under extremely low light levels, including sharp close-up images of small details.
Camera transmit frequency 900 MHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz N/A
Lower trasmit frequency produces better wireless signal transmission through objects such as building walls.
Camera video encryption Yes No No N/A
Only the VFR system encrypts the video signal so it is secure from unwanted viewing by others, such as terrorists or other unauthorized persons.
Camera weight and design
2.75 lbs Lantern-type flashlight case
4.9 lbs Pistol-grip bulky case
1.2 lbs Baton-type flashlight case
1.72 lbs (without battery)
About half the weight of the other waterproof system. An ergonomic handgrip makes it easier to carry and capture steady, accurate images.
Camera sealed for decontamination Yes Yes No No
Can be used for biological, chemical or radiological response and then wet decontaminated by full immersion.
Camera transmission range
2,200 ft LOS Up to 5 miles with repeater
10,000 ft LOS (per spec. sheet) 1,000 ft LOS N/A
Allows for safer distance between hot zone and incident command post; with its wireless repeater, the VFR system extends the distance to up to 5 miles.
Cost $18,000 $15,800 $3,500 $600
The VFR's greater overall performance in transmitting a stable image, compared to Searchcam's performance, allows it to remain a competitive choice even though slightly more expensive.
Receiver typeTrue diversity with 3 antennas
Non-diversity single antenna
Non-diversity single antenna N/A
Only the VFR receiver uses a true diversity approach for less signal drop-out, better reception in urban areas and at maximum transmit distance.
11A. Describe the principal applications of this product.
11B. List all other applications for which your product can now be used.
12. Summary. State in layman’s terms why you feel your product should receive an R&D 100 Award. Why is it important to have this product? What benefits will it provide? (The value of the award for its promotional value is understood.)
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