1. R&D100 Awards Competition September 2005 Tim Studt Editor in Chief tstudt@reedbusiness.com

5. 2005 R&D 100 Judges Hakan AltanUltrafast Laser Bill PelsterKeithley Michael ApteLawrence Berkeley Gautam PillaySD School of Mines Robert BruceGE Aircraft Jovica RiznicCanadian Nuclear Safety Comm. Robert ClassonShimadzu Amara Rozgus Victor ComelloArgonne Donald SeanorDNW Consulting Stuart CramAgilent William SaphirLawrence Berkeley Alex D'AnciISI Industry Software Norm SheppardMicrochips Phil DanielsonThe Vacuum Lab Anil ShuklaPNNL Skip DerraArizona State University Oliver SiebertSiebert Materials Michael Duhr Bruce SmackeyLehigh University Bennett GoldbergBoston University Alexander StarNanomix Inc Matthew GoodmanTecordia Technologies Joseph StroscioNIST Tony HansenMagee Scientific Don TijunelisDKT Engineering Brian HookerPNNL Randy TremperLos Alamos Stephen HowardUS Army Research Lab John TyrellUNCW James JettLos Alamos Sid MarshallGlimmer Glass Samuel MaoLawrence Berkeley Bill WeaverLa Salle University Charles MasiCG Masi Samuel PhillipsConsultant Gerhard MeyerProAnalytics John GustafsonSun Microsystems Ronald MusketMusket Consulting Rich HooperSymtx Betty NewboeApplied Materials

8. R&D 100 Government Winners DOE400 + NASA143 DOD30 NIST28

9. DOE R&D 100 WINNERS Entrant # of RD 100 Awards Entrant # of RD 100 Awards University of Iowa, Ames37 Lawrence Livermore National Lab104 Argonne National Lab86 Los Alamos National Lab99 Brookhaven Lab25NREL27 Fermi Lab14Oak Ridge National Lab103 INEL31 Pacific Northwest National Lab56 Lawrence Berkeley National Lab34Sandia74

10. NASA R&D 100 WINNERS Entrant # of RD 100 Awards NASA Dryden1 NASA Glenn23 NASA Goddard4 NASA JPL1 NASA Kennedy1 NASA Langley38 NASA Lewis72 NASA Marshall3

11. DOD R&D 100 WINNERS Entrant# of RD 100 Awards Kirkland AFB1 United States Air Force20 Wright Patterson Air Force Base9

12. Other Government R&D 100 Winners Entrant# of RD 100 Awards National Bureau of Standards59 National Institute of Science and Technology28

15. 9. Describe your product’s primary function as clearly as possible.

16. 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.

17. 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 frequency900 MHz2.4 GHz N/A Lower trasmit frequency produces better wireless signal transmission through objects such as building walls. Camera video encryptionYesNo 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 decontaminationYes 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 LOSN/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 type True diversity with 3 antennas 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.

18. 11A. Describe the principal applications of this product. 11B. List all other applications for which your product can now be used.

19. 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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