Indianapolis, IN – Wolf Technical Services, Inc. announced that it has been awarded
a $750,000 contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop weigh-in-motion
technology suitable for slow-moving passenger vehicles on rough roads.
Under this contract with the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold
Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), Wolf will complete development
of a sensor system for determining a moving vehicle’s weight distribution. This
information will feed an independent process for identifying irregularly loaded
vehicles, such as those carrying Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
(VBIEDs). Wolf’s Weigh-in-Motion System (WIMS) will accurately determine total
vehicle weight as well as individual axle and wheel weights of moving vehicles. The
device is intended to be used at military checkpoints and base entrances. Many
checkpoints have a serpentine approach layout for speed control. The WIMS device
measures lateral weight shifts associated with a turning vehicle and uses vehicle
dynamics models to correct for the weight shifts. The contract provides $750,000
for final development and prototype manufacturing of systems that will be tested at
Camp Atterbury. In a previous contract phase, Wolf fabricated and demonstrated an
initial design that proved the accuracy attainable with the system.
“Camp Atterbury is honored to have an Indiana based company test equipment here that
could one day contribute to saving the lives of the Soldiers and civilians who train
here and deploy overseas. Testing at Atterbury – Muscatatuck is a key component of
our vision in that it can be done in a realistic environment and provide technology
that makes Soldiers and civilians safer in any operation,” said Colonel Barry
Richmond, Deputy Commander, Atterbury – Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations.
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The contract is one of several military awards Wolf has received within the last
several years to develop military products. The Indiana Economic Development
Corporation (IEDC) has participated in several of these development efforts by
providing grant funds that accelerate the programs to earlier commercialization.
“IEDC support has helped our small business continue to grow and create new jobs in
Indiana,” said Joe Ward, Vice President of Business Development.
When completed the WIMS is expected to have much broader application than military
checkpoints such as entry checks at military, government, and commercial facilities
and homeland security applications .
Wolf’s President Michael Pepe said the new WIMS system can be installed permanently
embedded (flush) in paved, gravel or compacted dirt roadways, or can be portable for
temporary installation on top of a roadway.
“This smart device may be installed at bases and checkpoints both domestically and
abroad as a component of force protection. The WIMS device continues Wolf’s legacy
of developing safety systems to better protect our men and women in the military,”
said Pepe.
About Wolf Technical Services, Inc.
Wolf Technical Services was founded in 1977 and is centrally located in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Wolf is a nationwide leader in forensic engineering,
consulting and research and development. We take pride in our inclusive company
structure and diverse problem solving skills which enable our multi-discipline team
to collaborate in providing scientifically based expert opinion for legal and
insurance markets. Recently Wolf has found a synergistic application for its staff
expertise and experience in the area of Research and Development which has resulted
in multiple federal government contracts aimed at improving safety for all military
personnel. Wolf continues to pursue the development and commercialization of new
products through this facet of the organization. Additional information about Wolf
is available at www.wolftechnical.com.
Additional Note:
Contact Amy Wortman at marketing@wolftechnical.com.
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