Automated Geometric Model Builder Using Range Image Sensor Data Sandia is developing computer codes to construct realistic, three-dimensional models of physical environments. Our scannerless range imager furnishes the data for these models. This imager, invented and patented by Sandia, is a unique camera system that provides distance and reflected-light intensity to each pixel in a field of view. Computer images of terrain are developed from the camera data. These terrain images can be used to enhance remote security systems, plan clandestine activities, and rapidly assess hazardous environments.
Microelectromechanical systems show great promise.
They play a key role in the miniaturization of mechanical components in products from the most advanced weapons systems to automobiles. Microelectromechanical systems have the potential to miniaturize systems, decrease costs, and increase robustness. In addition, mechanical locking and energy coupling prototypes with applications in weapons safing and arming have been demonstrated. Sensors have also been developed for next-generation arming, firing, and fusing systems. We are combining Sandia's expertise in micromachine sensors and in rapid prototyping.