SBIR Phase I: Long-Term Railcar-Mounted Wheel Bearing Monitors — NSF Award to BASS AGRITECH, INC (MO, $269,642)
The broader/commercial impact of this SBIR Phase I project is in improving the efficiency and safety of railroads by accelerating the commercialization of long-term railcar-mounted wheel bearing monitors. These devices can provide live temperature monitoring of railcar wheel bearings in transit, enabling railroads to p
| Award title | SBIR Phase I: Long-Term Railcar-Mounted Wheel Bearing Monitors |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2423352 |
| Awardee | BASS AGRITECH, INC |
| City | ROGERSVILLE |
| State | MO |
| Amount obligated | $269,642 |
| Principal investigator | Parker Bass |
| Program | SBIR Phase I |
| Start date | 09/01/2024 |
| Abstract | The broader/commercial impact of this SBIR Phase I project is in improving the efficiency and safety of railroads by accelerating the commercialization of long-term railcar-mounted wheel bearing monitors. These devices can provide live temperature monitoring of railcar wheel bearings in transit, enabling railroads to proactively prevent derailments caused by overheating of bearings. This technology could dramatically reduce the economic impact of damaged equipment and infrastructure: the 2023 de |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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