Overview
| Project No. | 389 |
|---|---|
| Contract No. | DTPH56-11-T-000001 |
| Research Award Recipient | Electricore, Inc. 27943 Smyth Drive Suite 108 Valencia, CA 91355 |
| AOR | Sam Hall |
| Researcher Contact Info | Dr. Randy Berthold NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA T 650 604 3408 F 650 604 4680 randall.w.berthold@nasa.gov |
| Technology Demonstrated | No |
|---|---|
| Commercialized (in whole/part) | No |
| Commercial Partner | Empty Value |
| Net Improvement | Empty Value |
| Project Status | Cancelled |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 2011 (03/15/2011) |
| End Fiscal Year | 2012 (11/28/2011) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $291,329.00 |
Main Objective
Develop a new generation of surveillance management systems by delivering a step-change improvement in the proactive prevention of threats to pipelines. Technologies developed will be used for the detection, identification, and communication of threats and vulnerabilities to underground pipeline infrastructure. The program will develop an integrated, autonomous sensor/detector system for near real-time automated detection, identification, and notification of threats and leaks.
Public Abstract
Preventing unauthorized intrusions on pipeline Right of Ways (ROWs) and mechanical damage due to third party strikes by machinery is a constant challenge for the pipeline industry. Equally important for safety and environmental protection is the detection of leaks from pipeline systems. This proposal presents a consolidated research and development program to develop, test, and deploy an integrated technology package for automated monitoring, assessment, and reporting of various threats to energy transportation pipelines.
The Consolidated Program is being implemented through primary projects focus areas – 1) ROW Threat & Change Detection and Identification, and 2) Leak Detection. The main goal is to use technology to provide "near real-time" detection and reporting of the main threats, with the ultimate objective to develop and deploy advanced sensors and data processing systems on various platforms (ground patrol, manned aircraft) to patrol energy pipeline ROWs and similar-oriented linear features/infrastructure using automated processes.
The program includes developing integrated sensing suites to provide improved and cost effective aerial surveillance for detecting unauthorized activity and changed conditions and communications systems for prompt reporting of threats. This will include on-board data processing systems for identification and screening of threats, data archiving and storage, and could include advanced methods of data analysis and predictive modeling for assessing threats to pipelines. This Consolidated Program will substantially meet many of the challenges currently confronting the pipeline industry for damage prevention, threat identification, and leak detection, and will improve pipeline safety and reliability of service by advancing the state of current technologies for pipeline ROW monitoring and surveillance.
Relevant Files & Links
Final Report
DOT 422 DTPH56-11-T-000001 Final Report