Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are used in high-energy density storage and high frequency power switching device applications. High-energy density capacitors operating at excessive temperature are needed in several ballistic missile applications,electric guns, and high power microwave… More

"We propose to realize a new type of light source based on three-dimensional (3D) arrays of micro-columns, for calibration of detectors in the near IR and visible range of the spectrum. We intend to fabricate this array by laser ablation of stainless steelsurfaces and test their emission… More

High-energy density capacitors operating at excessive temperature are needed in several ballistic missile applications and DOD pulse power systems.In this Phase II project we will further develop advanced BN -based capacitors for high temperature high power applications. New efforts will be directed… More

The objective of this project is to improve bonding of dissimilar materials by employment of micro column arrays fabricated by laser ablation. Applications of ceramics have been limited because the stability and hardness that makes them so desirable, alsolimits the ability to attach them to other… More

High-energy density capacitors operating at excessive temperature are needed in several ballistic missile applications and DOD pulse power systems.In this Phase II project we will further develop advanced BN -based capacitors for high temperature high power applications. New efforts will be directed… More

This proposed project will advance the capabilities of Fortis Technologies' patent-pending, magnetostrictive particulate composite dampers. These composites passively (a great advantage in simplicity and effectiveness over other recently developed activematerial dampers) provide damping through… More

This proposed project will advance the capabilities of Fortis Technologies' patent-pending, magnetostrictive particulate composite dampers. These composites passively (a great advantage in simplicity and effectiveness over other recently developed activematerial dampers) provide damping through… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The small particle size of biological agents requires a complex identification process and detectors. At the same time ultrafine particles remain a powerful concept in the toxicology. For example, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) adsorbed on atmospheric… More

The objective of this project is to develop an inexpensive miniature solid-state high temperature sensor for detecting jet engine fires. Emissions from engine fires with spectra ranging from ultraviolet to IR can be detected over the wide-range of ambient light background only by high-temperature… More

This SBIR Phase I proposes to investigate the use of proprietary coating materials to enhance the sensitivity, efficiency, and lifetime of microchannel plate (MCP) detectors. These detectors would be the basis for novel active layer multi dynode detectors for Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry as well… More

79564S Silicon carbide (SiC) is being used to break barriers with respect to the design and fabrication of high-temperature, high-power transistors, but capacitors remain the weak link in achieving higher temperature electronics. SiC devices have been demonstrated to operate safely at… More

Available fire/flame detectors are expensive, bulky, and do not operate in harsh environments. Miniature, inexpensive chip-based high-temperature detectors are needed for efficient detection of fires by allowing positioning closer to potential flame sources, and providing a fast and reliable… More

Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are being used to break barriers with respect to the design and fabrication of high-temperature high-power transistors, but capacitors remain the weak link in achieving higher temperature electronics. In particular, the use of SiC should allow future… More

The objective of this project is development of novel ultra strong high-temperature bonding of titanium (Ti) to ceramic materials, through application of advanced nano- and micro scale Micro-Column Array (MCA) structures fabricated by laser ablation. The proposed manufacturing process will be… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project is directed towards the development, fabrication, and testing of miniature high-stability integrated super broadband optical emission sources for field and in-flight calibration of stellar photometers and spectrometers widely used in astronomy… More

Indium gallium nitride (InGaN) has the potential of forming optoelectronic devices - including solar cells - covering a range of 0.7 eV to 3.4 eV. This energy range matches closely the usable emission present in the solar spectrum as seen from space (AM0). Beside the inherent thermal ruggedness of… More

Currently the IRBAS ceramic radomes of the PAC-3 missiles are being attached at the Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control Corp (LMMFC) using an adhesive bonding process that is not capable to sustain high mechanical and thermal stresses required for this application. Conventional high-temperature… More

The objective of this proposal is to develop InGaN photovoltaic devices with high conversion efficiencies for DOD concentrator terrestrial and AM0 orbital power generation. InGaN can be fabricated to span a wide bandgap range from ~0.7 to 3.4 eV and matches well to the solar emission. The combined… More

The objective of this Phase I project is to demonstrate InGaN materials are appropriate for high operating temperature single junction solar cells. Single junction InGaN test devices with bandgaps between 2.0 and 1.75 eV could provide power conversion in the 15-20% range while offering increased… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I research project explores a novel laser processing technique to produce nano-dielectric films which are based on polymer coated metal nanoparticles. This will enable in-house synthesis of nano-dielectrics films using laser irradiation of target… More

The objective of this Phase I project is to demonstrate InGaN materials of high quality appropriate for single junction solar cells for DOD terrestrial power generation. A single junction InGaN cell with a bandgap between 2.4 and 2.8 eV combined with silicon or other solar cell technology in a… More

Current high-temporal-resolution electron microcopy employs the photoelectric effect to achieve electron pulses in the femtosecond range. These systems employ high-efficiency photo cathodes excited by short-pulse lasers. Field-emission cathodes based on micro-tip arrays provide an alternative… More

The objectives of this Phase II project are to develop InGaN photovoltaic cells for high temperature and/or high radiation environments to TRL 4 and to define the development path for the technology to TRL 5 and beyond. The project will include theoretical and experimental refinement of device… More

Achievement of a dramatic increase in the bond strength in the composite/adhesive interfaces of existing fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material joints and structures suitable for NASA applications is the main goal of this Phase I project. The Phase II project will focus on implementation… More

Current calibration techniques do not permit pre-flight, in-flight, or real time calibration. The available optical calibration sources such as lamps and blackbody simulators are bulky, can be used only in laboratory conditions and require precise adjustments of the total flux, color, and spectral… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project aims to develop a core-shell nanoparticle architecture with metal nanoparticles as the high capacitance core, and polymers as the shell. The nanoparticles will be entrained in a broad spectrum of host polymers via a novel approach to… More

Achievement of a dramatic increase in the bond strength in the adhesive and composite/adhesive interfaces of existing fiber reinforced composite material joints and structures suitable for various NASA applications is the main goal of this project. The proposed technology developed at Integrated… More

The objective of this project is to develop a wireless intelligent dual-band photodetector system for advanced fire detection/recognition, combining UV/IR III nitride material photodiode structures controlled by FPGA portable circuitry, with a neural network identification capability. Spectral… More

High-performance, radiation-tolerant detectors are required for the time-of-flight laser based rangefinders. Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are conventionally chosen as detectors for standard laser rangefinder systems. However, the performance of currently used APDs degrades significantly after… More