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Company: Applied Research, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1989 / 2
Abstract: THIS PROPOSAL IS FOR THE BREADBOARD FABRICATION, TEST, AND OPTIMIZATION OF A UNIQUE LASER ORIENTATION TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM (LOTS) TO CONCLUSIVELY DEMONSTRATE ITS FEASIBILITY. THE LOTS IS TO MEASURE THE RELATIVE ORIENTATION (PITCH, YAW,AND ROLL) BETWEEN ITS LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM AND ANOTHER TARGET… more
Company: Applied Research, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1989 / 1
Abstract: THIS IS A PROPOSAL FOR THE DESIGN OF A VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF TETHER DYNAMICS IN FLIGHT. THIS SYSTEM WILL MONITOR SATELLITE DEPLOYMENT AND TETHER SHAPE, AND WILL MEET POWER, WEIGHT AND TEMPERATURE CONSTRAINTS OF THE SPACECRAFT ENVIRONMENT.
Company: Advanced Optical Systems, Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: ADVANCED OPTICAL SYSTEMS PROPOSES TO MODIFY AN EXISTING FIBER-OPTIC NETWORK TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF SUPPORTING A GROUP OF EXISTING INVENTORY TELEPHONE INSTRUMENTS WITH A MAN-PORTABLE SWITCHED VOICE TELEPHONE NETWORK. THE SYSTEM IS ORIENTED ON PROVIDING A RAPID DEPLOYMMENT CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT HIGHLY… more
Company: Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: THIS PROPOSAL COVERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CRYOCOOLER WITH A REFRIGERATION CAPACITY OF 0.75 WATT AT 20 KELVIN. THE CRYOGENIC UNIT WILL HAVE A VOLUME OF LESS THAN 16 CM3, AND CAN PROVIDE COOLING FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER A COOLDOWN PERIOD OF LESS THAN 20 SECONDS. THE CRYOCOOLER USES A NEW FABRICATION… more
Company: Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: A CRYOCOOLER CAPABLE OF OPERATING UNDER EXTREMELY HIGH ACCELERATION LEVELS IS PROPOSED. THE CRYOCOOLER USES THE LINDE-HAMPSON CYCLE, AND CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 80 KELVIN. MULTI-STAGE UNITS, TO REACH LOWER TEMPERATURES, ARE ALSO POSSIBLE.
Company: Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: THIS PROPOSAL COVERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 0.25 WATT, 80 K MECHANICAL CRYOCOOLER FOR USE IN SENSOR COOLING IN SPACE. THE CRYOCOOLER WILL USE THE MIKULIN PULSE TUBE CYCLE THAT HAS NO MOVING PARTS IN THE COLD SECTION OF THE CRYOCOOLER. THE ELIMINATION OF COLD MOVING PARTS REMOVES THE MAIN SOURCES OF… more
Company: Alabama Cryogenic Engineering, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LIQUID HELIUM TEMPERATURE CRYOCOOLER ISPLANNED. A REGENERATIVE CRYOCOOLER WILL PROVIDE A 20 K TEMPERATURE SINK OF A JOULE-THOMSON (J-T) STAGE USING HELIUM. AN INNOVATIVE DESIGN FOR THE J-T STAGE HEAT EXCHANGERS WILL ALLOW THE USE OF SIMPLE, HERMETIC COMPRESSORS, WHICH WILL MAKE… more
Company: Analytic Force Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THIS PROJECT WILL PREPARE FOR EVALUATION A MATERIAL WHICH SHOULD DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IN ABSORBING AND DISSIPATING EXPLOSION SHOCK ENERGY. THE COMPOSITION PROPOSED AND ITS BASIS FOR PERFORMANCE ARE EXPLAINED. SHOCK WAVE TESTING WILL BE UNDERTAKEN; AND BASED ON THE RESULTS,… more
Company: Bgb Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: CIVILIAN AND MILITARY SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS, COMMUNICATIONS, DETECTION, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITES CAN BE ENDANGERED OR DEGRADED BY SOLAR ACTIVITY. THE SUN INDUCES THESE DISTURBANCES THROUGH MAGNETIC FIELD DISTURBANCES, ELECTROMAGNETIC AND CHARGED PARTICLE IRRADIATION OF THE EARTH'S UPPER… more
Company: Cas Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: A NEW CONTROL TECHNOLOGY IS AVAILABLE WHICH CAN BE USED TO DESIGN AN ADAPTIVE, REAL-TIME COMPENSATOR TO COUNTER THE EFFECTS OF RADOME BORESIGHT ERRORS IN RF HOMING MISSILES. THIS CONTROL THEORY MAKES USE OF THE FACT THAT RADOME ERRORS ARE NOT COMPLETELY RADOM, BUT MAY BE DESCRIBED BY THE WEIGHTED… more
Company: CFD Research Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS OF THE COMBUSTION PROCESSES IN LIQUID ROCKET ENGINES IS VERY COMPLEX. RECENT ADVANCES IN COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) PROVIDE A BASIC MECHANISM FOR DETAILED ANALYSES. THE EXISTENCE OF CFD TECHNIQUES INCREASES THE NEED OF ADEQUATE MODELS FOR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, SUCH AS:… more
Company: CFD Research Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL TURBOJET/TURBOFAN ENGINES, THE SUPERSONIC COMBUSTION RAMJET (SCRAMJET) IS A MORE EFFICIENT PROPULSION SYSTEM AT HIGH FLIGHT MACH NUMBERS AND ALTITUDE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT DATA TO ASSESS ENGINE CYCLE PAYOFFS. IT IS PROPOSED TO USE A VALIDATED COMPUTATIONAL FLUID… more
Company: Cham Of North America Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DEVELOP NUMERICAL METHODOLOGIES FOR ANALYZING SOLID-LIQUID PHASE CHANGE PROBLEMS INVOLVING MULTI-COMPONENT MATERIALS SUCH AS BINARY MIXTURES AND ALLOYS. THE POTENTIAL NASA INTEREST FOR THIS WORK STEMS FROM MATERIALS SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN SPACE, E.G. CRYSTAL… more
Company: DYNETICS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: CURRENT AND FORECAST AIR FORCE MISSILE TEST PROGRAMS INVOLVE ATTACKS BY AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES ON DRONE AIRCRAFT THAT ARE DISPENSING SELFDEFENSE RADAR CHAFF AS AN ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURE (ECM) TECHNIQUE. THE DELETERIOUS EFFECTS OF CHAFF ON MISSILE-BORNE RADAR SEEKERS HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED AND ARE… more
Company: DYNETICS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THE DESIGN OF FEEDBACK CONTROL LAWS FOR SYSTEMS WITH UNKNOWN PARAMETERS AND OTHER SIGNIFICIANT UNCERTAINTIES IS A FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEM IN THE AREA OF AEROSPACE VEHICLE CONTROL. THE APPLICATION OF DISTURBANCE ACCOMMODATING CONTROL (DAC) THEORY TO THIS AREA HAS RESULTED IN A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO… more
Company: Electro Design Manufacturing Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: IN THE GROWTH OF CRYSTALS FROM MELTING MATERIALS USING THE CZOCHRALSKI METHOD, A GOOD TECHNIQUE OF ACCURATELY CONTROLLING THE PROCESS DOES NOT EXIST. THERMOCOUPLES ARE LARGELY USED AT PRESENT, BUT THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE INFORMATION SUCH AS THE THERMAL GRADIENT ACROSS A SINGLE LARGE CRYSTAL.… more
Company: Hubb Systems Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTONOMOUS, DISTRIBUTED SYNCHRONIZATION CONCEPT FOR FUTURE SPACE-BASED MILITARY SYSTEMS IS PROPOSED. THE INABILITY OF CONVENTIONAL GROUND-BASED "CENTRALIZED" SYNCHRONIZATION TECHNIQUES TO MEET THE SURVIVABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THESE SYSTEMS IS DISCUSSED AND A SPECIFIC… more
Company: Kappler Safety Gp Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THIS SBIR PROJECT ATTEMPTS TO DEMONSTRATE GAS TIGHT SEAMS IN CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL PROTECTIVE FABRICS SUCH AS TEDLAR, URATHAN, AND CHLOROPRENE. SEAM SEALING TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATION INCLUDE ULTRASONICS, CEMENTS, AND DIELECTRIC, HEATED BAR, AND HOT AIR WELDING. HEAT SEALED SEAMS IN A SHEAR TYPE… more
Company: Mrc Research Co Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THIS PROPOSED PHASE I SBIR RESEARCH EFFORT IS TO DESIGN A DRAFTING CAPABILITY FOR THE BRL SOLID MODELING SYSTEM. THE EXISTING 3-D DESIGN FILE FORMAT WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP THE 2-D DRAWINGS. THE DRAWINGS WILL BE DIMENSIONED AND LABELED ACCORDING TO A SET OF NATIONAL STANDARDS THE USER WILL DESIGNATE… more
Company: Nichols Research Corp Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 2
Abstract: THE ACQUISITION OF POST BOOST PHASE VEHICLES AND/OR INDIVIDUAL REENTRY VEHICLES BY AN INFRARED SENSOR ON BOARD A SMALL G HARDENED PROJECTILE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY HOMES ON AND IMPACTS ITS TARGET OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE APPROACH FOR REENTRY VEHICLE KINETIC ENERGY KILL. THE ACQUISITION, TRACKING,… more
Company: Nichols Research Corp Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THE USS STARK AND HMS SHEIFIELD PROVIDE GRAPHIC DEMONSTRATIONS OF CURRENT ANTISHIP MISSILE EFFECTIVENESS. PROVIDING PASSIVE LOW FALSE ALARM RATE DETECTION AND TRACK OF MISSILE TARGETS FOR US NAVAL SURFACE COMBATANTS PROMISES IMPROVED ATTACK WARNING TIMES, STEALTH AND WEAPONS TARGETING. THIS EFFORT… more
Company: Nichols Research Corp Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THE COMBINED USE OF MULTIPLE SENSORS SUCH AS VISIBLE OPTICS, FLIRS, AND THERMAL IMAGERS HAS CREATED A NEED TO CONTROL THE MULTI-SPECTRAL SIGNATURES OF HIGH VALUE TARGETS. NRC IS PROPOSING A PHASE I PROGRAM AIMED AT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR SELECTING AND CONTROLLING THE EMISSIVITY OF… more
Company: Nichols Research Corp Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 1988 / 1
Abstract: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS EFFORT IS TO DEVELOP AN EXPERT KNOWLEDGE BASED, INTERACTIVE MODEL FOR DESIGN PRODUCIBILITY ASSESSMENT. THE CONCEPT FOR DEVELOPING THE INTERACTIVE MODEL IS TO TIE AN ESTABLISHED EXPERT SYSTEM SOFTWARE SHELL TO AN EXISTING DATA BASE SHELL THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE INTERACTIVE… more
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