It is proposed that a personal computer (pc)-based system be developed that will provide a cost-effective method for collecting, processing, and analyzing image data in electronmicroscopes. widespread use of this technology for health and biomedical research would be feasible if less expensive… More

X-ray spectrochemical analysis, in conjunction with scanningor transmission electron microscopy, is often not used because conventional energy-dispersive crystal detectors are expensive and must be maintained at liquid nitrogen temperatures. these add considerably to the equipment purchase price and… More

New restrictions proposed for sulfur and particulate emissions from coal-burning utility plants have stimulated renewed interest in a variety of advanced coal cleaning techniques. these techniques include a variety of physical cleaning methods such as froth flotation, column flotation, and selective… More

The DoD is seeking the development of analytical methodology and instrumentation with graphic imaging capabilities to determine the quantity and speciation of metals found in contaminated soils. In this SBIR Phase I submission we are proposing to develop an Imaging Mass Detector (IMD) which… More

Film has long been the standard medium for recording data (images) from optical and electron microscopes. Contemporary computer and electronic technology provide non-film based means for capturing, storing and accessing images thereby providing for more effective use of image data, better… More

The overall technical objective is to develop the information systems technology necessary to implement a Materials Knowledge Base. This object-based data repository will allow the acquisition and storage of experimental materials analysis data,regardless of its origin or format. The mechanism is… More

This Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I project will determine the feasibility of designing the scanning electron microscope (SEM) component of an instrument simulator. Cost prohibits that incorporation of a variety of image/composition-based instruments used in research and industry… More

"Concrete durability and its impact on life-cycle infrastructure costs and military readiness is a major societal issue. This SBIR Phase I project focuses on the development and demonstration of the feasibility of key aspects of a plan for theimplementation of new concrete durability software. … More

The overall technical objective is to develop the information systems technology necessary to implement a Materials Knowledge Base. This object-based data repository will allow the acquisition and storage of experimental materials analysis data,regardless of its origin or format. The mechanism is… More

This SBIR Phase II project will result in a low cost PC based interactive scanning electron microscope (iSEM) simulator incorporated into modules to enhance existing science curricula. Although the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is an essential scientific tool and has major impact on our… More

This SBIR Phase II project will result in a low cost PC based interactive scanning electron microscope (iSEM) simulator incorporated into modules to enhance existing science curricula. Although the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is an essential scientific tool and has major impact on our… More

The two-year SBIR Phase 2 effort will be focused on the extension of an existing numerical model, called STADIUM(SM), to the treatment of additional concrete durability problems. STADIUM(SM) is a finite element model that can be used to follow thetransport of ions and liquids in reactive porous… More

The two-year SBIR Phase 2 effort will be focused on the extension of an existing numerical model, called STADIUM(SM), to the treatment of additional concrete durability problems. STADIUM(SM) is a finite element model that can be used to follow thetransport of ions and liquids in reactive porous… More

Concrete durability and its impact on life-cycle infrastructure costs and military readiness is a major societal issue. This SBIR Phase I project focuses on the feasibility of a concrete durability software model that considers the effects of cracks on contamination in concrete. Concrete… More

This SBIR proposal will identify a repair system designed to address the primary reasons that materials used to repair concrete fail. Repair materials fail because bond formation between the original concrete and the repair material is inadequate, or because a loss of bond occurs due to continuing… More

Concrete durability and its impact on life-cycle infrastructure costs and military readiness is a major societal issue. This SBIR Phase I project focuses on the feasibility of a concrete durability software model that considers the effects of cracks on contamination in concrete. Concrete… More

The goal of this proposed study is to demonstrate the use of acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment sludge in the manufacture of Portland cement. Portland cement is composed of a mixture of calcium, silicon, aluminum and iron oxides. When AMD is neutralized, sludge is precipitated that is composed… More

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I research project will demonstrate the feasibility of developing an innovative virtual analysis environment to educate, train and test post secondary students and professionals in the use of polarized light microscopy (PLM). The key innovative… More

The predictability in assessing an engine"s shop direct maintenance cost is largely a result of the significant reliability improvements inherent in today"s engine technology and a result of the introduction of on-condition maintenance. Engine on-condition maintenance seeks to do away… More

ABSTRACT: Development of an operational prototype Test Data Aggregation and Analytical System (TDAAS) at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC). TDAAS will address the customer"s need for data integration and knowledge discovery of Department of Defense (DoD) weapons system engine and… More