Holographic Radar Signal Processing
Company: Chiaro Technologies, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …, and extensions of the HOlographic Range-doppler processor for Ubiquitous radar Systems (HORUS) in this Phase II STTR. HORUS encodes the signals from a 1-dimensional RF antenna array onto the broad optical bandwidth of a femtosecond comb laser as pulse compressed… more
Damping Coatings for Gas Turbine Compression System Airfoils
Company: APS MATERIALS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The use of monolithic airfoil structures in static and rotating components such as one-piece integrally bladed rotors (IBR''s) in military turbine engines has created an increased risk of high cycle fatigue(HCF). The Phase I and Phase II SBIR efforts demonstrated that plasma sprayed… more
Clinical Development of Hemostatic Agent ClotFoam for Severe Hemorrhage
Company: BIOMEDICA MANAGEMENT CORP. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … ClotFoam(R) , is a novel adhesive sealant composition and second-generation hemostatic agent. This biological agent was designed to arrest moderate to severe blood loss arising from intracavitary traumatic injury orintraoperative hemorrhage without compression, stitches… more
Commercialization of DGPS Compression and Modeling Methods for Vehicle Use
Company: SubCarrier Systems Corporation (SCSC) Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …nical objective to be achieved during Phase II is the transition from the developed laboratory prototype, which clearly demonstrated the feasibility and superior outcomes of the approach, to a deployable system consisting of two key elements (the reference station - compression… more
Accelerated Linear Algebra Solvers for Multi-Core GPU-Based Computing Architectures
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …putational electromagnetic analysis. Dense solvers arise in scientific computing disciplines such as electromagnetic analysis for radar signatures and communications and system analysis with eigenvalues. Image and signal processing techniques such as beam forming and compression… more
Electromagnetic Explosive Warhead (EMEW) for Scalable Lethal and Nonlethal Effects
Company: Enig Associates, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Enig Associates, Inc., a small business providing advanced modeling and simulation capabilities to the DoD and DoE, is proposing an innovative and novel electrical approach, using explosive-driven flux compression generators (FCG) to convert explosive chemical energy to… more
Chirped Electron Bunch Energy Compensation For An X-Ray Light Source
Company: Euclid Techlabs, Llc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … aperture (~2 mm) to be installed, for example, at the output of the last compressor, or at the end of the linac. This short device (~20cm) would allow the compensation of the remaining energy spread (~5 MeV chirp) after longitudinal bunch compression,… more
Exploiting Multipath for Efficient Target Classification
Company: HELIOS REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …ematical basis of the multipath exploitation concepts to be incorporated into an analytical model which will be used to prove (or reject) the utility of the approach. We are developing promising approaches incorporating multipath isolation processing and compressive sensing… more
Delivery of Polyphenols in Gum for Treatment of Gingivitis
Company: FOUR TIGERS, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … commercial strategies to improve oral health of the population. To address the unmet need for safe, cost-effective anti-gingivitis product/technology that promotes high patient compliance and could be incorporated into daily use, we have developed a novel, direct compression… more
Compact stretcher/compressor for high power ultrafast lasers based on volume chirped Bragg gratings in PTR glass
Company: OptiGrate Corp. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The objective of this proposal is to extend the technology of chirped pulse amplification in ultrashort pulse lasers based on chirped volume Bragg gratings (CBGs) to higher stretching/ compression ratio and make the device more robust. In Phase I OptiGrate demonstrated high… more
Innovative Vapor Compression Ice Maker for Theatre of War
Company: Mainstream Engineering Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Current methods of supplying ice to the soldier are limited to using small commercial ice makers in field kitchens (for very limited quantities of ice) and manufacturing ice at remote factory locations by trucking this ice to forward operating bases. In Phase I, Mainstream designed, fabricated, and… more
Process Modeling and Analysis Tools for Thermoplastic Composite Missile Structures (MSC P4082)
Company: Materials Sciences Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …cess trials and experimentation performed in Phase I to extend the material/process modeling and property prediction to representative cylinders and missile structures. Development and demonstration of a methodology for material modeling and process simulation of compression… more
Cold Working of Aluminum Fastener Holes In-Situ
Company: Ormond, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Aging aircraft experience fatigue cracking from stress concentrations around rivet holes. Current best practice is to pull an oversized mandrel through a split sleeve in the hole to induce beneficial residual compressive stresses and this improves fatigue life significantly.… more
Variable-Fidelity Toolset for Dynamic Thermal Modeling and Simulation of Aircraft Thermal Management System (TMSs)
Company: PC Krause and Associates, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … continue to advance, the need for dynamic vapor cycle system analysis is apparent. The direct benefit of the Phase II effort will be the development of a validated variable-fidelity transient thermal management toolset capable of analyzing dynamic vapor compression cycles… more
SBIR Phase II: High Efficiency Electrochemical Compressor Cell to Enable Cost Effective Small-Scale Hydrogen Fuel Production and Recycling
Company: Proton Energy Systems Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research Phase II project addresses current limitations in hydrogen compression and enables reduction in hydrogen requirements for several applications through recycling of exhaust hydrogen containing water and other benign impurities. In Phase 1,… more
High Efficiency Mobile Ice Maker (HEMIM)
Company: Rocky Research Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Proposed is the continuation of development of a High Efficiency Mobile Ice Maker (HEMIM) for the Army that is capable of integrating DC power from solar PV cells. The proposed ice maker will include a variable capacity vapor compression system with variable air flow as per… more
Inflator-Based Submerged Missile Ejection System (ISMES)
Company: SEA CORP Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … that use COTS automotive air bag inflators that significantly expands the capability and flexibility of any single launcher design to employ a number of payloads. The inflators, widely used in the automotive industry, are small cylinders containing a highly compressed… more
6 CFM Electrochemical Hydrogen Pump and Compressor
Company: Sustainable Innovations, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … for space missions. NASA has a need for equipment to generate, handle and store hydrogen. In terms of handling hydrogen, conventional rotating mechanical pumps and compressors require extensive modification and have limited reliability. Electrochemical pumping and compression… more
SBIR Phase II: Efficient Separation of Hydrogen From Reformate
Company: Sustainable Innovations, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project investigates the viability of an electrochemical device for separation and compression of hydrogen from low-pressure mixed gas streams that are critical for industrial gas and energy applications. Previous studies… more
Real Time Thermal Mapping Techniques for Elastomeric Track Components
Company: Templeman Automation, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …. WTTM uniquely combines industry-proven miniature RFID sensor chip technology from Phase IV Engineering with wireless, mesh-network telemetry capabilities and ultra-rugged monolithic packaging. Phase IV RFID sensors have been successfully integrated into compression-cast… more
Development of Materials for Load bearing Sonar Windows
Company: Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … predict the lifetime field performance. During this Phase II effort, TRI/Austin, Inc. will develop new accelerated life testing (ALT) protocols that will incorporate detailed life cycle environmental exposures. These field exposures will be modeled and compressed into an ALT… more
OARBIT Optimal Allocations fo Resources by Information Theory
Company: The Design Knowledge Company Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … I effort focused on three main areas: (1) the development of preliminary mathematical models for sensing optimization, (2) the development of a proof-of-concept hardware and software, and (3) the application of minimum message length (MML) coding technique to compress signals… more
Low density 6500 meter man-rated syntactic foam
Company: Utility Development Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … developing a formulation for producing a low density material that is capable of use on a 6,500 meter operational depth Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV). The selected formulations will be tested for density, water absorption, crush pressure, tensile strength, compressive strength… more
Helmet-Mounted Display ASsessment System for the Evaluation of eSsential Skills
Company: Design Interactive, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … of trainee knowledge, skills, abilities which will facilitate smarter interventions to optimally tailor scenarios and feedback to the trainee"s progress. The expected benefits of HMD ASSESS are: Decreased Training Time: Training is accelerated and compressed as HMD… more
Volume and Weight Reduction Method for Intermediate Moisture Ration Components and Snacks
Company: Creative Resonance Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … missions and survive battlefield threats even when dispersed in remote locations and under extreme climatic conditions. Ultrasonic Agglomeration is a powerful alternative to the conventional technologies such as bar line, extrusion, oven baking and simple compression since… more