Innovative Solutions to Effectively Enforce Anti-texting Rules on Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers
Company: Savari Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …. While there can be many reasons for the driver to get distracted, research shows that the probability of accidents from texting/web-surfing while driving is an order of magnitude higher. Although federal law prohibits texting by operators of commercial vehicles and has… more
SmartWorkZone - Situational awareness messages in the vehicle when driving through a work zone area.
Company: Savari Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …ices with DSRC transmitters in order to deliver work zone related messages to the drivers. We plan to explore a solution that consists of a stand-alone portable road-side unit (RSU) fitted into an existing work zone device and On-board Units (OBUs) residing in vehicles. The work… more
Fine Scale Modeling and Forecasts of Upper Atmospheric Turbulence for Operational Use
Company: IntelliWare LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …gate optimal operational configurations for an integrated hardware-software platform which uses state-of-the-art multi-core technologies for single analytic workloads to accelerate run-time performance for real time operational forecasting. BENEFIT: The Unmanned Aerial … more
Daytime Detection and Tracking of Objects in a Geosynchronous or Geo-transfer Orbit
Company: Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: In this research PDS plans to use existing telescopes and sensors at MSSS with minor modifications to detect and track Geosynchronous or Geo-transfer vehicles during daylight. The main obstacle to viewing satellites in daylight is the bright sky foreground. The… more
Internal Combustion (IC) Engine/Electric Hybrid Power/Propulsion System for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Company: Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The proposed effort to develop a modular Hybrid UAV Propulsion system whereby the best ICE or Turbine generator can be integrated as it is developed. Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems will work with AMRDEC and utilize the data collected on several EM and ESC that AMRDEC has tested over the last year.… more
Oral, replicating Ad4-HIV vaccine development and evaluation in NHP challenge model
Company: PAXVAX, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … new approaches to HIV vaccine design with the goal of inducing immune responses that are the appropriate type, quality, magnitude and active in the appropriate sites in the body. A promising approach is the use of the Adenovirus serotype 4 (Ad4) as avaccine delivery vehicle… more
Replicating Ad4-HIV vaccine development based on improved HIV Env and GBV-C E2
Company: PAXVAX, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … new approaches to HIV vaccine design with the goal of inducing immune responses that are the appropriate type, quality, magnitude and active in the appropriate sites in the body. A promising approach is the use of the Adenovirus serotype 4 (Ad4) as avaccine delivery vehicle… more
UTILITY SCALE FLOW ELECTROLYTE RECHARGEABLE ZINC AIR BATTERIES FOR FACILITIES RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE
Company: Bettergy Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Increasingly strict environmental regulations, surging energy demand and oil prices, the proliferation of the internet and (hybrid) electric vehicles have given rise to new growing market demand for efficient, clean and renewable energy sources. It is projected that world energy… more
Non-freezing Portable Vehicle Wash Tunnels
Company: Integrated Solutions For Systems Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: …portable inflatable beam shelter to house modified commercial car wash equipment operated by an automated control
system. The inflatable beam shelters are currently deployed with the US Military and are commonly used as decontamination shelters for military
vehicles. The… more
Stability Control Improvement and State Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Company: Integrated Solutions For Systems Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover is a major cause of accidents for military vehicles such as the MRAP, LMTV, and FMTV. This problem is compounded in places with primitive, often unstable, roadways and rugged terrain. Standard… more
Novel Adeno-Associated Viral Therapy for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Company: REGENX, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … of disease is obtained with monthly injections, which are inconvenient, require frequent office visits, and as is true for any injection into the eye, are associated with morbidity. The proposed therapeutic would be a one-time injection of a gene delivery vehicle, resulting… more
Control Your Cravings: A Web-Based Transdiagnostic Self-Management Program
Company: GOALISTICS, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … management of cravings is a critical component of treatment for self- regulatory problems such as substance and alcohol abuse, overeating, gambling, smoking, or impulsive sexual behavior. The use of technology as an adjunct to traditional treatment is apromising vehicle for… more
Optical Grade Sapphire Manufacturing Growth Process for IR Window Applications
Company: Rubicon Technology, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … over conventional materials. In addition, such windows can be used to protect onboard imaging and targeting systems for the Joint Strike Fighter and RC-135 Cobra Ball. Furthermore, large sapphire windows can fulfill the need for transparent armor in Army vehicles… more
Innovative Modular Propulsion for Multi-Mission Space Vehicles
Company: PnP Innovations, Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … designs provides significant improvement in operational capability at moderate cost. By utilizing envionmentally safe fuels (as opposed to highly toxic hydrazine for example), the ability to pre-fuel satellites can save significant time during launch vehicle integration. … more
Subminiature Hi-def UAV Reconnaissance
Company: Airborne Innovations LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …lop a subminiature high definition video transmission system and command and control link. We will emphasize technologies needed for practical use of such a system. From our expertise in UAV imaging systems we are uniquely qualified to provide the unmanned vehicle community… more
FH3ESYSC
Company: E-Systems Communications Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The goal of this research is to study the feasibility that mobile devices have the capabilities and accuracy to be used as positioning devices for connected vehicles programs. We will demonstrate this proposition by implementing positioning capturing apps using the build in GPS… more
Modeling Fuel Economy Improvements from Variable Speed Accessory Drives
Company: Orbital Traction LTD Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: In current military and civilian ground vehicles, accessory components are designed to work across a large range of rotational speeds. This typically results in accessories that are over-sized. Consequently, efficiencies suffer over a significant portion of the accessory… more
Variable Speed Cooling Fan Drive
Company: Orbital Traction LTD Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: In this proposed Phase II SBIR project for the Office of Naval Research, Orbital Traction, of Houston, Texas, will develop, fabricate, test, and demonstrate a prototype of a novel variable speed cooling fan for use on military ground vehicles. This innovative device will improve… more
SBIR Phase I: Novel Catalysts Based on Doped Carbon Nano-Fibers
Company: PH Matter, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … energy storage for transportation, and chemical production. For example, because of their superior energy density (an order of magnitude higher), metal air batteries could potentially replace lithium ion batteries for use in electronic devices and electric vehicles.… more
SBIR Phase I: Development of a Selectively Reinforced Aluminum Composite Brake Rotor
Company: REL, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: … and properties of the aforementioned zones and interfaces. The broader impact/commercial potential of this project includes weight savings in automobiles, increased fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions. This technology will also help in reducing weight in military vehicles… more
SBIR Phase II: Integrated Hydraulic Suspension Energy Recovery System for Heavy Vehicles
Company: Levant Power Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project proposes to develop a fully functional turnkey regenerative semi-active shock absorber for heavy-duty transit buses and other commercial vehicles. An appreciable amount of energy is lost in a typical suspension as… more
Automated Sense and Avoid for Due Regard
Company: DreamHammer Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … the 3D airspace surrounding the small UAV. This information is used to effectively generate evasive maneuvers compliant to the airspace rules. The ground pice of the system provides real time situational awareness of the operator's own UAV as well as surrounding vehicles… more
Multi-Vehicle Coordinated Autonomy System for SHARC USV
Company: Liquid Robotics, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The primary objective of our proposed Phase II effort is to develop a centralized multi-vehicle coordinated autonomy framework for the control of large numbers (10"s to 100"s) of SHARC (or other) unmanned surface vehicles to enable execution of several military,… more
A Cognitive Architecture for Naval Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
Company: Knexus Research Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Mine Countermeasures (MCM) missions of tomorrow will increasingly exploit autonomous vehicles such as the remote multi-mission vehicle to reduce risk to personnel and equipment. However, existing approaches are limited for continuous sensing and planning needed to deal with the… more
Clean, Green, ChemBio Defense/Fire Retardant Process Using Nanotechnology
Company: Aqua Resources Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … NanoPlatelets NPs, nontoxic aspects, environmentally and electronically friendly prophylactic pre-treatment and/or post-treatment. These treatments are designed to address CB threats and challenges against interiors and exteriors of aircraft and possibly other … more