Sensor Systems Laboratory

SRI's Sensor Systems Laboratory (SSL) conducts basic and applied research in the areas of chemical and biological sensor systems, electro-optical and remote sensors, and laser-based diagnostics. SSL develops innovative new sensor concepts, demonstrates them in the laboratory, and engineers them into robust fieldable systems.

Applications include:

• Sensors for defense and intelligence applications
• Chemical and biological warfare defense
• Optical remote sensing
• Environmental and industrial monitoring
• Trace gas detection
• Sensors for medical diagnostics
• BioMEMS

Current areas of research include:

• Compact chemical and biological sensors
• Sensor modeling and phenomenology
• Frequency agile lidar systems for chemical agent detection
• Laser crosswind sensing
• Lidar systems, phenomenology, and modeling

Our staff have expertise in the disciplines of physics, chemistry, optics, electrical engineering, and bioengineering.

Contact Us
Dr. David E. Cooper, Director
Sensor Systems Laboratory
Physical Sciences Division
650-859-3742
david.cooper@sri.com