The ars-9 primary surveillance radar has a digital output instead of the analog output of it's predecessors. the computer and displays equipment for naval air traffic control computer needs different data than the asr-9, now supplies. an interface will be designed that will take the output of the… More

This project will implement a new approach to identifying aircraft during ground operations. we will apply the use ofneural network technology for scheduling and tracking aircraft. this robust and massively parallel automation technique has potential application for ground traffic management. our… More

We intend to apply neural network technology to telerobotics. this will take advantage of some of the advances that are being done for autonomous robots. these concepts will extend the capabilities of the human operator. the telerobotic controller will be taught using backward shaping to improve its… More

We propose to develop a robotic control system with neural network technology which can adapt to variable payload transport conditions. traditional technologies have difficulty providing adaptive and autonomous motor control or the ability to generalize to unforeseen conditions. adaptive control is… More

We will study the feasibility of using neural networks (nn) in fault detection and isolation (fdi) systems. we hope to demonstrate the applicability of neural network technologies and algorithms for the design of important subsystems to be used on board the high visability nasp or x-30. this… More

We propose the development of an innovative neurocontroller that generates trajectories which reduce plasma effects on the communication system of the nasp. we will model plasma sheath generation and incorporate this model into a ghame flight simulator on a silicon graphics workstation. this model… More

This proposal involves research into a supercomputer-based environment for research into massively parallel neural-network algorithms for large scale, computationally intense problems. this environment will have application to areas such as image processing, pattern recognition, control signal… More

The study of neural networks which possess the capability to learn and grow with little or no supervision will be explored during this research effort. These networks exhibit ontogenic behavior and are termed ontogenic neural networks. This reasearch effort explores the use of hybrid neural network… More

An approach to object identification and sensor fusion of images is proposed. Preprocessing techniques which perform a useful and computationally efficient transformation on the image will be considered. Once the image has been transformed to a more efficient format, mathematical morphology and… More

We will use an innovative neural network algorithm to perdict and control National Aero-Space Plane(NASP) unstarts at the earliest possible moment. Unstarts present a design challenge to hypersonic aircraft. An unstart occurs when the pressure at the aft end of the engine flow path reaches a… More

During Phase I we will advance and develop innovative Adaptive Critic based neural network control methodologies specifically for a Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) based upon the aerodynamics of the National AeroSpace Plane (NASP). Phase II will involve the actual implementation which will prove… More

This project will develop a neural network based Figure of Merit or Target Quality Subsystem for use in Carrier and Amphibious Assult Ship Air Traffic Control Subsystem. This system will take sensor data from multiple sensors into the subsystem and determine the actual target location. This will… More

We will design a flowpath and a neural network based propulsion system controller for LoFlyte I, a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) based upon the aerodynamics of the National AeroSpace Plane (NASP). This work will be the first step to a highly innovative RAM/SCRAM propulsion system and to a… More

The purpose of this proposal is to develop a new generation of "SMART" neurocontrol actuator systems for use on hypersonic aircraft. Develop a testbed to see that the actuator system will work. This will also optimize and scale the testbed vehicle sizing. This concept using adaptive neural network… More

The manufacture of composite materials for use as high confidence components in aircraft has resulted in a requirement for rigorous defect analysis. This proposal researches the use of neural network technology combined with Laser Ultrasonics to provide the quality assurance inspector with the… More

This research effort investigates the use of a passive tracker combined with the appropriate "neural network" or "heuristic" assessment system to determine whether a missile fired at an aircraft is on a collision course. The results of this study will outline a system concept which can be used to… More

Aircraft and cruise missile mission and route planning is a time-consuming and inflexible operation today. This effort proposes to use cooperative-competitive neural networks and Hierarchical Scene Structures for multisource and multisensor data fusion procedures that will build flexible data… More

Researchers are investigating a new control architecture in which a neural network is used to set the coefficients of the youla parameter for the controller. the "design by learning" benefits associated with neural control are realized by the approach while simultaneously guaranteeing that the… More

The purpose of this proposal is to develop a new generation of "SMART" neurocontrol actuator system for use on Hypersonic aircraft. Develop a testbed to validate that the actuator system will work. This will also optimize and scale the testbed vehicle sizing. This concept using adaptive neural… More

We will integrate existing Synthetic Scene Generation Model (SSGM) and Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) tools into a single near-real time software package for accurate generation and visualization of scenarios. This will be directly applied ot weapons depolyment simulation and evaluation. We… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) has developed a new artificial neural network processor (NNP) based upon a sparse Multiple Instruction Multiple Data (MIMD) structure which is ideally suited for Electronic Warfare (EW) applications. The proposed research will investigate the use of the AAC NNP… More

We propose to develop an automated Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO) detection and compensation system. This will use artificial neural networks to increase speed and the envelope of operation. PIO is caused when a pilot overcompensates during a "high gain" task such as landing, takeoff, refueling,… More

The feasibility of fabricating hypersonic aircraft components from metastable Beta Titanium alloy (Beta 21S) will be investigated. Techniques for the fabrication of the leading edges, inlet, and nozzle areas of a hypersonic (Mach 4-5) testbed aircraft from Beta 21S will be selected and preliminary… More

In this Phase I SBIR, Accurate Automation Corporation will prototype key component technologies for a neural network-based Logistic Support Assistant that will assist Navy Supply Management personnel in planning and forecasting of logistics efforts. Fully developed as part of a Phase II effort,… More

In this project we will adapt our programmable neural network processor (NNP) into a Fuzzy/neural network processor (FNNP). Already having the commercially successful NNP, we begin this program with more than half the work completed. we will define and evaluate NNP architectural modifications to… More

A low risk, low cost, classical design observation vehicle will be developed for gull launching. The observation vehicle concept is based on a light-weight loitering aircraft, packaged in a "shell" that will enable the aircraft to survive the large acceleration/deceler- ation loads associated with… More

Accurate Automation proposes to design and develop the architecture for an instrumentation system for hypersonic aircraft. We will design an instrumentation system for use in a Mach 8-10 hypersonic testbed for the HyTech engine. We will investigate the feasibility of incorporating a plasma… More

A special purpose robot to remove corrosion from the interior surfaces of the ductwork in AEDC's Engine Test Facility (ETF) will be designed and developed. The robot willimplemnt the Laser Induced Surface Improvement (LISI) process which alloys the interior surface of the ductwork with a chromimum… More

This project will develop improved sensor fusion of underwater surveillance and fire control related ]data based upon biologically inspired data association and sensor fusion techniques. In this _proposed SBIR, AAC will examine under-sea surveillance requirements for providing contact data… More

Accurate Automation Corporation will design, develop, demonstrate, and transition by the end of Phase II a new tool, the Precision Logistics Support System (PLSS), which can assist Marine Corps logistics personnel in rapidly generating and refining a logistics / supply plan that will best meet the… More

During Phase I we will advance and develop innovative Adaptive Critic based neural network control methodologies specifically for a Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) based upon the aerodynamics of the National AeroSpace Plane (NASP). Phase II will involve the actual implementation which will prove… More

Accurate Automation Corporation will design, develop, demonstrate, and transition by the end of Phase II a new tool, the Precision Logistics Support System (PLSS), which can assist Marine Corps logistics personnel in rapidly generating and refining a logistics / supply plan that will best meet the… More

Accurate Automation will design a weakly ionized gas drag reduction system for an advanced fixed wing aircraft. To this end we will develop a theoretical model for the WIG drag reduction phenomena, initiate a series of two dimensional shock tank experiments, evaluate the engineering feasibility of… More

Under this project and with a follow-on Phase II, Accurate Automation will build a hand-held device for Forward Air Supprt--Marine (FASM). This device, the Hand-held Terminal Targeting/Control System (HTTS) will enabe a Marine forward observer to perform terminal control of a ship-launched missile… More

Not Available A program is presented for developing ceramic materials for operation at 3700-4900 F (2038-2704 C) with non-aluminized propellants and at 4900-6200 F (2704-3427 C) with aluminized propellants. At the lower temperature range the promising HfBx-HfCy-SiC-XX compositions will be… More

Not Available A program to demonstrate the feasibility of a single multi-hyperspectral infrared sensor capable of both missile threat warning and subpixel ground target detection is proposed. The effort will first identify candidate spectral bands/subbands for both missile threat warning and… More

Not Available Thin-film mirrors with inflatable support structures that incorporate piezoelectric materials for active control will be developed, evaluated, and integrated to provide increased precision in large deployable space systems. This structural shape control

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) and Aviation Microjet Technologies (AMT) USA,have developed preliminary designs for an advanced, low-cost, high thrust-to-weightratio turbojet engine in support of the development of future low cost aerial targetsfor the U.S. Navy under the Target 21 program. … More

We will apply the latest knowledge in learning control, adaptive control, and optimal control to develop a modular, state-of-the-art, adaptive, nonlinear, guidance, navigation, and control package for remote spacecraft. The system will incorporate planning and decision making modules to give the… More

Accurate Automation, teamed with PRT Advanced Maglev Systems, will work together to perform flight test experiments for launching the LoFLYTE¿ UAV from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center¿s 100-foot outdoor Maglev track. The goal of the Phase I program is to lay the foundation for a Phase II flight… More

The widespread use of communication devices and radar systems has made our society increasingly vulnerable to disruptive high-power, short-pulse electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high power microwaves (HPM). Significant advances in devices thatproduce these high-power, short pulses have been… More

Accurate Automation Corporation is proposing the development of a plasma limiter for the protection of sensing electronic equipment from high power EM radiation. The Limiter is essentially a self-breaking, fine-point, electrode placed within the receivingtransmission line. In Phase I, AAC will begin… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) proposes to develop an analytical andexperimental database that demonstrates the basic feasibility of inlet injection ofoxidizer in turbojet engines for turbojet acceleration. This will enable operation ofconventional turbojets to higher Mach numbers, to higher… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes to design a system for reducing the friction drag on an aircraft by introducing an ion space charge into the aircraft¿s boundary layer. We will develop a detailed model for the drag reduction mechanism; evaluate the system performance; evaluate alternative… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes to design a system for reducing the friction drag on an aircraft by introducing an ion space charge into the aircraft¿s boundary layer. We will develop a detailed model for the drag reduction mechanism; evaluate the system performance; evaluate alternative… More

"Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) proposes to develop a Precision Molded Foam(PMF) method that combines features of precision molding, foam injection and vacuumbagging. This method promises to be low cost, to be scalable to high production rate,to require very little touch labor for finished… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes a three-pronged effort to build on the Phase I program to develop technologies in support of the NASA Hyper-X program and the X-43 series of research vehicles (X-43A, X-43B, and X-43C). The data and technologies developed under the proposed Phase II program… More

Accurate Automation Corporation has developed a distributed adaptive guidance and control architecture for minimum Delta-V formation flying of satellite constellations. The innovation in this approach is that it is an extremely streamlined solution to a very difficult guidance and control problem.… More

Accurate Automation Corporation has developed a distributed adaptive guidance and control architecture for minimum Delta-V formation flying of satellite constellations. The innovation in this approach is that it is an extremely streamlined solution to a very difficult guidance and control problem.… More

"The objective of this proposal is to develop low noise propellers for application in a UAV concept called SWARM. We propose a combined effort of theoretical and experimental studies to be fully responsive to the need of the SWARM program. AccurateAutomation Corporation (AAC) offers a comprehensive… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes a three-pronged effort to build on the Phase I program to develop technologies in support of the NASA Hyper-X program and the X-43 series of research vehicles (X-43A, X-43B, and X-43C). The data and technologies developed under the proposed Phase II program… More

The widespread use of communication devices and radar systems has made our society increasingly vulnerable to disruptive, high-power, short pulse electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high power microwaves (HPM). Significant advances in devices thatproduce these high-power, short pulses have been… More

The widespread use of communication devices and radar systems has made our society increasingly vulnerable to disruptive, high-power, short pulse electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high power microwaves (HPM). Significant advances in devices thatproduce these high-power, short pulses have been… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) will implement an innovative design concept/approach and specification for an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) automated seaway navigation system. This generic system is applicable to a wide-range of surface craft sizes, types, and missions. Potential… More

The widespread use of communication devices and radar systems has made our society increasingly vulnerable to disruptive, high-power, short pulse electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high power microwaves (HPM). Significant advances in devices that produce these high-power, short pulses have been… More

The widespread use of communication devices and radar systems has made our society increasingly vulnerable to disruptive, high-power, short pulse electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high power microwaves (HPM). Significant advances in devices that produce these high-power, short pulses have been… More

Accurate Automation Corporation's main objective of the SENTINEL SYSTEM is to provide a 24/7 presence on the water without putting valuable human resources in harm's way. Capable of being controlled remotely or configured for autonomous operation, the SENTINEL SYSTEM is an attractive solution to a… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) will address the integral operation of a USV with multiple UAVs. Such a system leverages the advantages of both platforms while compensating for the limitations of each. The USV provides range and endurance, deploying the UAVs across a long distance or after… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) proposes a unique Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launch and Recovery system for a U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). AAC proposes an innovative concept for repeatedly stowing, launching, guiding, recovering, and restoring one or more UAVs without sacrificing… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) will develop an Unmanned Vehicle (UV) security system. This generic system will be applied to a user Unmanned (Sea) Surface Vessel (USV) as well as UVs operating from the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) or for the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). The… More

The solid state semiconductor technology in radar systems supporting the U. S. Army's ballistic missile defense program increases its vulnerability to the effects of high power, fast rise-time EMP, HPM, and UWB pulses. Recent research has shown that using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can greatly improve… More

The enabling solid state semiconductor technology in modern electronics and radar systems increases their vulnerability to the effects of high power, fast rise-time EMP, HPM, and UWB pulses. In recent years, significant advances in the technology used to produce these pulses have been made in the… More

Currently available soldering and heat gun systems have several significant deficiencies that can result in lower quality repairs and higher maintenance costs. The existing soldering irons naturally lead to cross-contamination between leaded and lead-free solders, resulting in degraded solder… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) proposes to develop a new method for ensuring that workflow processes are opaque to the enemy. That is, the enemy cannot produce effective counter operations by leveraging knowledge of how U.S. Army institutions work. Simultaneously, the U.S. Army's internal… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) will have two existing NAVSEA 1 kW fiber laser amplifiers modified to correct a previously identified problem of four-wave mixing. After testing to verify performance of the refurbished laser amplifiers, AAC will conduct tests with this equipment using a passive… More

Fiber lasers have emerged as a promising technology for future high energy laser (HEL) weapons systems, having demonstrated single mode, CW operation at 10kW power level and high electrical to optical conversion efficiency (>25%). However, commercial fiber lasers are not practical for beam… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) proposes to provide a source that can meet the requirements of this present solicitation using a technical approach based on recent breakthrough technology that has made it possible to design a scalable fiber optic laser that can operate in all of the low loss… More

Accurate Automation will design and build a Multiple Engagement Autonomous Neutralizer (MEAN) System that will allow an EOD team to quickly and safely engage multiple IEDs from a safe area. This design exceeds capabilities of any current system because it will allow the technician to preload the… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes to develop a high power switch with a laser trigger to minimize pulse-to-pulse jitter. The switch will incorporate carbon nanotube electrodes for long life and high current capacity. The initial design of the switch will provide switching of up to 25 kV DC.… More

Accurate Automation Corporation will develop a carbon nanotube based microstrip plasma limiter suitable for inclusion on RF printed circuit boards used on the front-end of an X-Band phased-array receiver. This device will capitalize on the ability to use carbon nanotubes to reduce the size and cost… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) will develop a low-cost trainer based on PC technology. The objective is to provide the U.S. Navy with the ability to readily train personnel to operate unmanned vehicle systems when high-cost training systems and actual control systems are in short supply. This… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) will deliver a Virtual Machine (VM) solution to the U.S. Army, leveraging the advantages of this technology to meet the unique needs of this information-centric, warfighting organization. AAC will consolidate an existing set of server applications, migrating the… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes to develop a system design for a self-contained missile launchable RF Generator based on a frozen wave transmission line technique. The RF transmission line will be charged through an optically activated switch fabricate from silicon carbide. A high energy… More

Accurate Automation Corporation (AAC) proposes to develop two useful software tools for the Distributed Common Ground Control Station (DCGS). These tools will help the analyst build more useful products for her customers. AAC will address opportunities for growth within the spectrum of DCGS… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes to develop a high power switch with a laser trigger to minimize pulse-to-pulse jitter. The switch will incorporate carbon nanotube electrodes for long life and high current capacity. The initial design of the switch will provide switching of up to 25 kV DC.… More

Utilizing directed energy weapons effectively in an offensive situation or determining the level of protection needed for defense requires the ability to select the proper DEW source characteristics and method of delivery based on the target, any shielding and the desired effect. This is an… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes an innovative application of virtualization tools to complex information systems, especially the Joint Multi-mission Protection System (JUMPS). The program includes three parts. 1. A plan will be developed and implemented to facilitate the operation and to… More

Accurate Automation Corporation proposes to develop a system for a self-contained missile launchable RF Generator based on a frozen wave transmission line technique. The RF transmission line will be charged through an optically activated switch fabricated from silicon carbide. A high energy pulsed… More