TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Extremely Low Resource Optical Identifier (ELROI)
ID: S-133647Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFTRIAD - DOE CONTRACTORColumbus, OH, 43201, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/97ac8176f8ee4b20880743d4314b9d46/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for the Extremely Low-Resource Optical Identifier (ELROI), a solar-powered beacon developed by engineers at Los Alamos National Laboratory to enhance space traffic management. This innovative technology addresses the challenges of identifying multiple satellites post-launch by providing a compact, lightweight, and autonomous optical beacon that broadcasts a unique identification number, facilitating faster and more reliable satellite commissioning while reducing operational risks. ELROI's applications include regulatory compliance, mission assurance, and end-of-life management for satellites, with a Technology Readiness Level of 8 indicating its advanced development status. Interested parties can contact Kathleen McDonald or Lindsay Augustyn at licensing@lanl.gov for further information on licensing agreements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kathleen McDonald
    licensing@lanl.gov
    Lindsay Augustyn
    licensing@lanl.gov
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    Tech-Snapshot-ELROI.pdf
    The Richard P. Feynman Center for Innovation at Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed the Extremely Low-Resource Optical Identifier (ELROI), a solar-powered beacon designed to enhance space traffic management by uniquely identifying satellites in orbit. ELROI addresses challenges associated with identifying multiple satellites post-launch, facilitating faster and more reliable satellite commissioning and reducing operational risks. The device is compact, lightweight, autonomous, and operates using optical signals, which alleviates issues with radio frequency interference. Successful demonstrations on two satellites, LaCE-1 and R5-S4, showcased ELROI’s ability to provide definitive identification prior to conventional methods. For broader adoption, the initiative outlines three necessary steps: scaling beacon production, expanding ground networks for signal reception, and encouraging satellite operators to integrate the technology. ELROI's potential applications include regulatory compliance, mission assurance, and end-of-life management for satellites. With a Technology Readiness Level of 8, ELROI represents a significant advancement in space operations, appealing to stakeholders interested in improving satellite tracking and management while addressing growing concerns around space debris and overcrowding.
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