The ultimate objective of this proposed work is to develop an end-to-end imaging sonar system for the study and surveillance of the sea-bottom. specifically, the system is to exhibit advanced techniques for sonar signal processing to detect, size and classify mine targets. an image sonar processor… More

The ultimate objective of this proposed work is the development of the capability to design and predict of the performance of high expansion-ratio optimized-contour nozzles. current procedures and computational tools are applicable only to large engines and moderate expansion ratios. a need exists… More

Ergo-tech proposes to the u.s. air force the development of an onboard informational system to continuously monitor in flight the pattern factor of the turbine inlet temperature (tit) of jet engines. the system consists of an array of low cost rugged miniature acoustic transducters mounted on the… More

The overall objective of this proposed effort is the development of a three-dimensional monte carlo code to model the interaction of vacuum plumes with spacecraft structures, including forces, heating rates and rocket exhaust contaminant transport. the spacecraft geometry can be selected to be as… More

A computer code (simultran) is to be developed that, by simulating the transient operation of the propulsion system,will calculate the contaminant properties at the nozzle exit-lane. the intended user for the simulator is the engineer with a background in propulsion. usee interface and output… More

Ergo-Tech Systems Inc. and Advantage Quality Engineering Inc., propose to fabricate, test, and characterize a high-torque solid state motor during Phase I. Small high torque motors are needed and are of prime interest to the DOD, Space agencies and commercial industry. The few designs that are… More

Not Available Solution quality assessment and diagnosis which reflect the depth of understanding possessed by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experts is required to make efficient use of modern CFD methods. The goal of this work is to develop an automated system whi

Virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) describes a group of disorders of steroidogenesis involving the pathway from cholesterol to cortisol. Ninety-five percent of CAH results from alteration of the CYP21 gene. The salt wasting form of CAH may be fatal in the neonatal period while… More

"The Department of Defense Chemical and Biological Defense Program has a need for a highly effective, relatively low cost, low human toxicity coating or surface treatment that can be applied to fabrics and other surfaces to render them self-decontaminatingto chemical and biological warfare agents.… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will determine the feasibility of a process for producing pure hydrogen and electricity at low cost from the oxidation of organic wastes. This program will measure oxidation and eduction properties of the chemistry, efficiencies of oxidation… More

To help improve air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking innovative and cost-effective new technologies to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the emissions of stationary sources. The current technologies, carbon adsorbers and catalytic thermal oxidizers, are… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall goal of this SBIR effort is to develop for commercialization a new nonflammable, cost-effective, low atmospheric impact sterilant gas as a demonstrated and approved sterilizing agent for hemodialyzers and related equipment. The new sterilant gas… More