Subsurface Communications System for Robotics
Company: Sandia Research Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DHS / SBIR / 2013 / 2Abstract: Underground cross-border tunnels of all sizes and shapes are an increasingly important threat to
our National security. Finding cross-border tunnels is a challenging task and once found, an
additional challenge is secure and map the entire underground tunnel. Manned entry into these
dangerous… more
Protective Suit Environmental Control System for CBRN, Hazardous and Emergency Responder Applications (PSECS)
Company: CUBE Technology Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This program is to develop a compact, portable refrigeration and heating system for the Marines that interfaces with existing gear, including a MOPP suit worn under full battle dress. This system will effectively cool the user in the most demanding high-temperature environments while alternately… more
Virtual RF Environment
Company: DataSoft Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The DataSoft Virtual Radio Frequency (RF) Environment (VRE) functional prototype provides a system for immersing a few representative Command, Control, Communications (C3) Systems-under-Test (SUT) in an emulated environment of virtual emitters and realistic environmental RF channel effects to stress… more
Whole-brain fluorescence and brightfield imaging at single-cell level
Company: DMETRIX, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this project is to develop an open and flexible imaging platform capable of rapid, 0.5- 5 m pixel resolution image capture of large-area histology sections (up to 125 mm by 175 mm), in brightfield and by epi-fluorescence optical sectioning. The… more
Ground Based Weaponized Unmanned Aircraft System
Company: Brock Technologies, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: The Military has a critical need for a tactical weapon to engage soft, fixed targets in remote areas. A system is needed to operate semi-autonomously to destroy or disable nearby targets in support of base defense and a variety of other soft target applications within a 30km range. Brock… more
Sky Diver - Air Deployed Unmanned Aircraft System
Company: Brock Technologies, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Air Force operations require more real-time situational awareness and sensor deployment from extended stand-off distances and for longer durations. Sensor data obtained from current gunship operations is limited by stand-off distance constraints, the resolution of onboard sensors, and the… more
Implementing the Daylight Object Restoration Algorithm for Imaging in Daylight and Strong Turbulence
Company: Hart Scientific Consulting International LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: A new algorithm, the Daylight Object Restoration Algorithm (DORA), has been developed. DORA includes a novel implementation of the multi-frame blind deconvolution image restoration concept which recovers high-quality object estimates from sequences of degraded images. DORA removes the… more
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Solution for Multivehicle Control and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Capability Core Unmanned Control System (CUCS
Company: Kutta Technologies, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Kutta Technologies proposes an effort to integrate mission planning services with the BYG-1 graphical user interface through a service oriented architecture (SOA). Kutta"s SOA will provide common control across heterogeneous vehicles with a focus on vehicle interoperability, shared area… more
Comprehensive Latency Mitigation in EOIR Sensor Controls
Company: Kutta Technologies, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: In Phase I, Kutta hypothesized multiple Latency Improvement Algorithms (LIAs) for the control of Electro-Optical and Infrared payloads onboard Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Through an extensive human factors study within a representative simulated environment, Kutta"s researchers proved their… more
Using a Novel Family of Electrolytes to Extend the Safety and Temperature Range of Li-ion Batteries
Company: Materials & Electrochemical Research (ME Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Small sized weapons need power sources that can tolerate severe environmental temperature conditions and must install them in extremely limited space. MER"s lithium-ion battery is highly suitable to fit in a limited volume but requires new materials to handle these harsh… more
Rapid Additive Manufacturing of Very Low Cost 3-Dimensional Titanium Alloy Components
Company: Materials & Electrochemical Research (ME Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The designers, manufacturers, and end users of metal components are increasingly turning to titanium (Ti) alloys, which can provide a substantial increase in performance. However, for most of these applications, the cost of Ti components is prohibitively high. The cost of Ti sponge powder is still… more
SBIR Phase II: Gene signature screening for Pancreatic Cancer Therapeutics from Sonoran Desert extracts
Company: NUVOGEN RESEARCH, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is to address the high lethality of pancreatic cancer. Screening has begun with Phase IB funding, of natural products from the Sonoran Desert that have produced other promising drug candidates, testing effects on human pancreatic cancer… more
All Fiber-based Ultrashort Chirped Pulse Amplification Laser Operating at 2um Wavelengths Based on Thulium Doped Germanate Active Fibers
Company: NP Photonics, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: NP Photonics proposes to develop an all fiber-based ultrashort fiber laser system capable of generating high average power (multi-watt), single mode beam (M2<2) with high peak power per pulse and ultrashort pulse width (<1 ps). This type of laser has significant advantages in terms of… more
Ionomer-membrane Water Processor System Design and EDU Demonstration
Company: Paragon Space Development Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: a.Paragon Space Development Corporation¿ (Paragon) proposes to continue our investigation into the use of microporous-ionomer membrane technology to improve the robustness and effectiveness and simplify water recovery processes for space applications. Improved robustness and effectiveness will be… more
Non-Intrusive Direct Part Marking with Femtosecond Laser Pulses
Company: Physics, Materials & Applied Math Research, L.L.C. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: In Phase I, we presented options for direct marking of high-performance turbine parts using ultrashort pulse lasers, that do not compromise the integrity of said parts. In the proposed effort, we will work with our customer to: evaluate metallurgy and fatigue, and mark quality on the… more
Laser/Microwave Energy Deposition to Improve Control/Performance of High Speed Vehicles
Company: Physics, Materials & Applied Math Research, L.L.C. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: In this effort, we will couple the energy of focused microwave bursts into the air and onto surfaces by first forming a laser plasma. The presence of the laser plasma allows much lower microwave intensities to couple their energy to the laser-pre-ionized surface or air- volume, allowing… more
Terahertz Station Keeping Equipment for Tunable Range Capabilities
Company: Physics, Materials & Applied Math Research, L.L.C. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Current station keeping equipment (SKE) relies on radio waves for formation flying. A significant limitation of conventional SKE signals is that they are detectable at long distances by adversaries. Passive detection schemes that employ infrared and thermal cameras, electro-optic and… more
SBIR Phase II: Ultra Low Power InAsN Semiconductor Transistors
Company: QUANTTERA Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will demonstrate a new III-V nitride semiconductor alloy and bipolar transistor structure with the potential to enable ultra low power device operation in applications requiring both Radio Frequency (RF) and digital electronics. The… more
Radiation-Hardened Low-Power ADC for Particle Detectors
Company: Ridgetop Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Particle detectors for nuclear physics and high energy physics experiments require high performance, high sensitivity digitizers for read-out electronics. Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are used in such applications but limit experimental results because of a restrictive combination of speed,… more
High-Performance ADC for Particle Accelerator Instrumentation Applications
Company: Ridgetop Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: A critical aspect in Particle Accelerator Instrumentation is the precise, real-time control of the high- energy particle beams used to create the conditions required for sub-atomic physics experiments. The accelerator instrumentation systems require digital control and feedback with extremely high… more
Expert Troubleshooting and Repair System
Company: Ridgetop Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Ridgetop Group, Inc. will design and develop a prototype of an electronic warfare (EW)"Expert Troubleshooting and Repair System"that has the following characteristics: (1) troubleshooting support that presents a prioritized list of methods; (2) a list of test-dependent action(s)… more
Power System Robustness Assessment Tool for All-Electric Aircraft
Company: Ridgetop Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Ridgetop will develop an innovative Robustness Assessment for Design (RAD) tool for aircraft electrical power systems (EPS) to meet system safety, reliability, maintainability, and energy optimization requirements in each design stage by calculating system-level robustness. The design… more
Radiation-Hardened, Analog-to-Digital Converter with High-Bit Precision
Company: Ridgetop Group, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: In Phase II, Ridgetop Group will develop a high-performance radiation-hardened ADC suitable for use in satellite communication (SATCOM) systems where radiation exposure would otherwise degrade performance. This proposal responds to Air Force topic AF103-092, with the objective of… more
Multi-Axis Vibration Mitigation and Habitability Improvement for Seated Occupants
Company: SAFE, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Propeller-driven aircraft produce vibrations that have a deleterious and potentially harmful effect to people exposed to their operational environment for extended durations. The E-2C aircraft has a high vibration environment, long duration missions, and a seat that produces impingements… more
SBIR Phase II: Structural Multifunctional Composites with Energy Storage Properties
Company: SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES INTL, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project addresses the development of a multifunctional solid-state nanolaminate composite, which may function as a structural material while storing energy in the form of a rechargeable super-capacitor. A unique production process is used,… more