TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Software algorithms for simulating gamma-ray and neutron radiation interactions within virtual scenarios used in first responder training

Opportunity: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract no. DE-AC52-07NA27344 (Contract 44) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to enter into a collaboration to further develop and commercialize its novel software algorithms for simulating gamma-ray and neutron radiation interactions within virtual scenarios used in first responder training. Background: To prepare for real-life nuclear incidents, first responders require realistic training exercises. Deploying actual nuclear materials during such training exercises is logistically challenging, expensive and limited to low level sources for safety reasons. The ideal solution to this problem is a new training capability that can simulate high radiation dose events evolving in real-time without causing harm to trainees. Description: To address the need for realistic and high-fidelity first responder training, a multidisciplinary team at LLNL has worked to establish the new gold standard simulator called TARANTULA (Tactical Augmented Reality Applications for Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) Training using Livermore Analytics). TARANTULA is a scientifically accurate, fully functional, field-deployable simulator that provides an immersive training experience. At the technology's core is its ability to calculate and display real-time gamma and neutron data from virtual radiological sources on simulated handheld detectors for trainees and instructors to use for developing skills and practicing response tactics. Advantages/Benefits: LLNL's novel software algorithms for simulating gamma-ray and neutron radiation interactions within virtual scenarios used in first responder training has several advantages: Enables real-time simulation of high and low level gamma-ray and neutron sources, Able to support dose tracking and simulated detector response for multiple individuals and detectors simultaneously, Enables environmentally shielded or attenuated context specific radiation dose calculations to be performed in real-time. Potential Applications: Safety training for first responders to prepare for real-life nuclear incidents. Development Status: Current stage of technology development: TRL 5-6 (March 2023) LLNL has filed for patent protection on this invention. LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPO website at https://ipo.llnl.gov/resources for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's novel software algorithms for simulating gamma-ray and neutron radiation interactions within virtual scenarios used in first responder training should provide an electronic OR written statement of interest, which includes the following: Company Name and address. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. A description of corporate expertise and/or facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Please provide a complete electronic OR written statement to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's novel software algorithms for simulating gamma-ray and neutron radiation interactions within virtual scenarios used in first responder training. The subject heading in an email response should include the Notice ID and/or the title of LLNL's Technology/Business Opportunity and directed to the Primary and Secondary Point of Contacts listed below. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Innovation and Partnerships Office P.O. Box 808, L-779 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: IL-13685