The Army is searching for cheap, unattended ground sensors.
The request for information seeks to determine the "availability, maturity, and interoperability of expendable unattended ground sensors that will enhance movement and maneuver, fires, intelligence, protection, mission command and sustainment operations."
Resource: Read the RFI
The desired system would consist of a buried detector, a receiver, a soldier-borne display, and cabling and antennae. It would be deployed by infantry squads, or mounted on manned and unmanned vehicles. Sensor data would be transmitted to dismounted soldiers and tactical operations centers.
Using off-the shelf batteries, the sensors should last at least 120 days at 50 detections per day, the Army specified. They should be capable of detecting low-flying aircraft and tunnel diggers as well as personnel and vehicles. Each sensor should weigh less than 10 ounces and cost less than $500.
