Ab Astra provides cosmic-ray muon imaging technology that enables non-invasive subsurface exploration and infrastructure monitoring. The company's proprietary sensors detect density contrasts by analyzing muon shadows, delivering higher-definition structural insights than traditional methods. This passive, green technology operates continuously and safely, supporting critical industries in making more informed decisions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional subsurface exploration and infrastructure monitoring methods often require artificial radiation sources, invasive procedures, or disruptive site access, which can be costly, hazardous, and environmentally damaging. These conventional approaches frequently lack the precision needed to detect fine density contrasts, leaving critical structural details unseen.
Solution
Ab Astra harnesses naturally occurring cosmic-ray atmospheric muons to non-invasively image large structures through muography. By detecting density contrasts from the "shadow" muons cast on proprietary sensor arrays, the company produces clear images of subsurface anomalies without any artificial radiation source. This passive, green technology delivers higher-definition data than conventional methods, enabling safer, faster, and more informed decision-making. The sensors are scalable and versatile, deploying flexibly across industries while operating continuously with minimal site disruption and low environmental impact.
Target Audience
Critical industries including underground exploration and infrastructure monitoring sectors, as well as engineering and construction firms that require non-invasive, high-precision subsurface imaging.
Features
- Proprietary muon sensor arrays that capture density contrasts with unprecedented precision
- Cosmic-ray-based imaging that requires no artificial radiation source, offering a truly green alternative
- Scalable deployment across underground exploration and infrastructure monitoring use cases
- Passive, non-invasive technology that operates continuously and safely in the field
- High-definition imaging capability that reveals structural details missed by conventional methods