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CLOSED - This Solicitation closed May 1, 2001 - Do not apply.
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Office of the Secretary
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Small Business Innovation Research
2001 Program Solicitation
DTRS57-01-R-SBIR

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/Topics -

Potential Maximum FY00
Phase I Awards

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - 6 Awards

01-FA1

Evaluation of Composite Joints in GA Structures

01-FA2

Terahertz Technology Testbed for Aviation Security

01-FA3

Development of Strain Sensors for Unbound Layers (Aggregate and Soil) in Flexible Airport Pavements

01-FA4

Ultra Fire Resistant Thermoplastics

01-FA5

Affordable, "Autonomous Navigation System" for General Aviation Aircraft Providing Safety Backup for GPS

01-FA6

Development of Aircraft Wire Testing and Inspection Systems


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - 3 Awards

1 01-NH1

Improved Tire Inflation Pressure Retention System

1 01-NH2

Automatic Tire Inflation Maintenance System

1 01-NH3

Tire Failure Warning Sensor


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - 2 Awards

201-FR1

High Speed Freight Truck Suspension

201-FR2

Safety Glazing Design For Passenger Rail Vehicles


United States Coast Guard (USCG) - 3 Awards

101-CG1

Low Cost Night Vision System for High Speed Vessel Operations

101-CG2

Evaluation of Tidal Power Systems for Remote Sites

101-CG3

Development of Unique Technologies that Prevent Marine Bioadhesion


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - 1 Awards

101-FM1

Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Driver Assessment Tool


1 Phase I may be up to $100,000 and Phase II may be up to $300,000
2 Phase I may be up to $100,000 and Phase II may be up to $250,000