Fifth Gait Technologies
Fifth Gait Technologies specializes in radiation testing, nuclear hardening, and system survivability, providing advanced solutions to the U.S. Government, defense contractors, and commercial partners. The company operates multiple sites, including its headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA, and has received several industry awards for its innovative contributions.
Services
Fifth Gait Technologies offers a wide range of services tailored to ensure system survivability in radiation-prone environments. The company provides radiation testing, nuclear hardening, optoelectronics, modeling and simulation, and system survivability solutions. Their comprehensive testing and verification services cover microelectronics, optical materials, sensors, and circuit card assemblies. They employ rigorous statistical methods and data-driven insights for data analysis solutions, using cutting-edge modeling and simulation tools to analyze complex systems, predict behavior, and optimize performance.
Clients and Partnerships
Fifth Gait Technologies provides advanced survivability solutions to the U.S. Government, defense contractors, and commercial partners. They have received notable recognitions for their contributions, such as the Raytheon Supplier Excellence Epic Award and the Department of Defense Nunn Perry Award. Additionally, the company collaborates with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on radiation effects experiments, demonstrating a strong commitment to industry partnerships and excellence.
Facilities and Locations
Fifth Gait Technologies operates from multiple locations, with corporate headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA. Key facilities include the Goldflam Laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO, which recently doubled in size, and the Rocket City Laboratory in Huntsville, AL. The company also maintains several satellite locations and a growing number of virtual offices to support their nationwide operations.
Certifications and Compliance
Fifth Gait Technologies adheres to high standards of quality and security in its operations, boasting AS9100-D Certification for aerospace quality management and compliance with NIST 800-171 for information systems security. These certifications reflect the company's commitment to maintaining rigorous standards in both product development and information security.
Research and Development
Fifth Gait Technologies is actively involved in research and development, contributing to the advancement of several fields. Noteworthy projects include the development of the XTRRA cassette with support from the DoD Rapid Innovation Fund and published research in the Space Weather Journal on the Mission Specific Solar Radiation Environment Model (MSSREM) and the Space Ionizing Radiation Environment and Effects (SIRE2) toolkit. These efforts underscore the company's role as a leader in radiation effects analysis and system survivability.