West Virginia University

Sensors to go

An article titled “Sensors to Go” features the WVU Business Incubator Tenant, Oculus.

 The article states that West Virginia University’s Center for Industrial Research Applications has developed the Oculus System - a two-pallet system that takes advantage of the C-130 Hercules’ multi-mission capabilities.

Built for simplicity and ease of use, Oculus is constructed with off-the-shelf components.  The result is an inexpensive alternative to the development of a new aerial platform for the permanent modification of an existing airframe.  This platform can be locked in the back of a C-130 plane in less than 20 minutes.  A complete Oculus two-pallet system, less the sensors, will cost less than $500,000.

Story in the June 2006 edition of the CISR Journal.