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Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: Recent advances in computing have produced special-purpose hardware comprised of vector processors streamlined for high-performance computations. Development of these devices, such as graphics processing units (GPUs) and the Cell Broadband Engine (Cell Processor), has been advanced by the videogame… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: MDA is currently developing advanced interceptor technology for its BMDS. High-quality imagery is crucial to this effort for several purposes, including navigation, false-alarm/decoy identification, and estimation of position and speed of potential targets. Although high-resolution imaging systems… more
Company: Spectrum Magnetics, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2009 / 1
Abstract: Leveraging on recent breakthroughs in broadband photonic devices and components for RF and microwave applications, SML proposes a new type of broadband microwave spectrometer with performance and affordability that were not attainable before. The photonic microwave spectrometer… more
Company: Spectrum Magnetics, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2009 / 2
Abstract: A novel methodology is proposed for the integration of nanomaterials into structural composite materials, to engineer multi-spectrum (microwave, IR, and optical) electromagnetic properties. The process is general and a wide range of EM properties can be achieved, such as… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: MDA is currently developing advanced interceptors for its BMDS. Imaging technology is crucial to this effort for several purposes, including navigation, false-alarm/decoy identification, and estimation of position and speed of potential targets. Although high-resolution imaging systems are readily… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: … fish). Unfortunately, the complexity of these models makes them too slow for real-time implementation. These simulations are run offline in state-of-the-art desktop computers, presenting a gap between the application and the target platform: a low-power embedded device. EM… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 2
Abstract: FPGAs have attracted a great deal of attention over the past decade because of their performance, scalability, and cost relative to traditional hardware platforms. However, one of the most significant disadvantages of FPGAs is based on the underlying architecture on which they are built. … more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2008 / 2
Abstract: … for implementing computationally intense applications. With their numerous parallel computational pipelines and SIMD architecture, modern GPUs can outperform high-end microprocessors by one to three orders of magnitude, depending on the problem. Most work to date at EM… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2007 / 1
Abstract: … for implementing computationally intense applications. With their numerous parallel computational pipelines and SIMD architecture, modern GPUs can outperform high-end microprocessors by one to three orders of magnitude, depending on the problem. Most work to date at EM… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2007 / 2
Abstract: … surveillance, launch tracking, and astronomical observation. However, significant degradation occurs when imaging through the Earth's atmosphere. The subsequent effects of poor image quality range from inconvenient to dangerous depending on the application. In Phase I, … more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2007 / 2
Abstract: While the need for effective millimeter wave (mmW) imaging systems is clear, there remains a significant gap in the technology needed to realize it, namely the ability to process and enhance mmW imagery in a real-time manner. This is particularly important because raw mmW images appear very fuzzy,… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2007 / 1
Abstract: UAVS (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle System) integration with naval vessels is currently realized in limited form. This is largely due to the fact that the operational envelopes of these vehicles are based solely on at-sea flight testing. In addition to the complexities involved with at-sea flight… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2006 / 2
Abstract: … techniques have proved too computationally demanding because they require the solution of an often very large and dense matrix. We therefore propose the use of reconfigurable hardware, specifically designed to solve the large, dense matrix equations. In Phase I, EM … more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2006 / 2
Abstract: Photonic crystals have led the way for miniaturizing application specific optical integrated circuit (ASOIC) to a scale comparable to the wavelength of light which in turn made them a good candidate for next generation high-density optical systems and interconnects. Polymer… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2006 / 1
Abstract: Atmospheric disturbances are a major performance-limiting factor in long-range optical systems. In particular, for the Airborne Laser (ABL) the ability of distinguish targets from a long distance is crucial for mission success. Despite the progress in optics and sensor technology, blurring in… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2006 / 1
Abstract: While the need for effective millimeter wave (mmW) imaging systems is clear, there remains a significant gap in the technology needed to realize it, namely the ability to process and enhance mmW imagery in a real-time manner. This is particularly important because raw mmW images appear very fuzzy,… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2006 / 1
Abstract: Optically interconnected systems provide a number of additional benefits. For example, by removing metallic traces, many signal integrity issues are also eliminated as the parasitic capacitance and inductance associated with high-speed lines are removed, which further improves systems performance.… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2006 / 1
Abstract: Range surveillance is a critical component of space exploration because of its implications on safety, cost, and overall mission timeline. However, launch delays, due to the difficulty of verifying a cleared range, are common and will increase as spaceports are developed in new areas. In order to… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2005 / 2
Abstract: In Phase I, EM Photonics demonstrated the viability of using a reconfigurable hardware approach to accelerating the simulation of electronic circuits based on their electromagnetic properties. In Phase II, this technology will be used to create a solver… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2005 / 2
Abstract: …. We plan to use our optimized chemical lithography procedure to fabricate an ultra-high resolution patterns and devices including nano-probe for near field scanning optical microscopy, nanolithography. This device will be based on three-dimensional photonic crystal… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2005 / 2
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The ability to accurately measure in vivo tendon forces would have a broad impact on studying tissue properties, advancing assistive technologies, and furthering our scientific understanding of the human neuromuscular control system. Myoelectric prosthetics and… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2005 / 1
Abstract: … problem has required either trading accuracy and flexibility for performance or running simulations on massive platforms such as supercomputers. Due to lingering limitations, these approaches are still limited the size and scope of the problems that can be addressed. EM … more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2005 / 1
Abstract: In this proposal we will develop a general method for fabricating 3D polymer based Photonic Crystal structures (PhCs) with engineered defects. The criterions of such a method include the generality of producing various periodic arrangements of 2D, 3D PhCs with or without… more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2004 / 2
Abstract: … crystals (PhC) or photonic band gap devices (PBGs). Preliminary research indicates that these devices will be capable of performing a wide variety of functions. These include but are not limited to switching, splitting, modulation, and filtering. In this program, EM … more
Company: EM Photonics, Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2004 / 2
Abstract: … more rigorous electromagnetic analysis is required. Thus, new computer aided design (CAD) tools are needed that integrate the rigorous physical models and fabrication processes into a single desktop environment. To solve this very challenging problem we propose to apply EM … more
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