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Company: AppliFlex LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / STTR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: The Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Phase I project will demonstrate the commercial potential of laser vapor deposition (LVD), an innovative technology for depositing functional thin films of electronic polymers and nanomaterials. In the LVD process, resonant infrared laser… more
Company: APT THERAPEUTICS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Human apyrase represents a highly promising therapy for inhibition of cancer metastasis. The enzyme strongly inhibits platelet activation and aggregation without increasing bleeding risk. Using a protein informatics app
roach, we have successfully engineered an… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Decision support tools for target identification and alert generation depend upon the classification of static and moving objects. Existing methods for object classification rely primarily on static information available in single-frame images. The data from long-range video surveillance assets are… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: The potentially catastrophic impact of enemy attacks on U.S. space assets, hence military missions, has led to recent efforts to improve Defensive Counter Space (DCS) workflow capabilities by increasing Space Situational Awareness (SSA). Critical for enhanced SSA, and therefore DCS workflow, is the… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Attacks against land-based convoys have become one of the defining characteristics of Operation Iraqi Freedom, with ambushes by snipers and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) accounting for an enormous proportion of U.S. casualties. The vulnerability of convoys has been exacerbated by several… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Operational terrorists organize their activities largely through small groups based on relationships among friends and family. Their operations and organizations must stay invisible to survive, while coordinating activities in real geophysical locations by actual actors using real resources. Finding… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Modern warfare is intensely information centric with vast amounts of information transmitted around the battlespace. Within this environment, it is critical to provide predictive and timely intelligence in planning and execution of operations. A tool is necessary to provide direction of ISR in the… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: With the migration towards integrated LVC training there is an increasing need to understand human performance both within and across systems and environments. The problem with current data formats is that they are often incompatible, with no common specification across training environments and… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Some major military health problems are caused or exacerbated by environmental factors. Gulf War Syndrome, reactions to Agent Orange, and other such problems tend to have diverse symptoms and delayed (and variable) latencies to onset. A major reason they are so difficult to identify, diagnose, and… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: In modern warfare, Soldiers frequently encounter situations that require sound ethical judgment. Recently there has been an increase in the situations where Soldiers have display unethical behavior in the face of trying circumstances. Given this, it is imperative that an ethical climate is… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: As United States Air Force (USAF) missions become increasingly larger and more complex, the need for effective monitoring and assessment of operator state becomes ever more critical to mission success. Cognitive overload is, and will continue to be, a pervasive problem within a variety of… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 2
Abstract: The potential for biological catastrophes, whether acts of war or naturally occurring, requires military leaders to confront a variety of vexing scenarios. Commanders will be tasked with making difficult decisions that have critical implications for personnel, resources, and mission objectives. … more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 2
Abstract: In less than a decade, UAVs have transitioned from a curiosity on the battlefield to a core capability for intelligence and attack. However, the intelligence that drives tactical decision making and flight control remains firmly lodged in the heads of expert operators. As more UAVs and other… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Decades of exponential advancement in computer capabilities have transformed the world, from toddlers' playthings to the technologies of war and peace. Some further advances are constrained by the limits of von Neumann machines; in particular, they do not learn well. Aptima proposes to conduct a… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Army leaders face a wide variety of emotionally charged situations. Success in dealing with these situations requires that Army leaders manage their emotions and those of others. Army leaders, however, receive relatively little training in this area. Neither the Army Leadership Field Manual (FM… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Advances in modeling and simulation, networking, and computer graphics technology have made it possible to conduct large-scale, distributed LVC training events, such as the Navy's Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint (FST-J) exercises on a regular basis. However, FST-J exercises are not without room for… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Live training of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators is becoming increasingly constrained by the limited operational life of aircraft, geographic dispersion of personnel, and budgetary restrictions. Training professionals recognize the need for more efficient and effective training, and view… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 2
Abstract: Aptima Inc. and the MIT Media lab are pleased to submit this proposal for a Phase II continuation of its STTR Phase I project to develop a Spontaneous Collaboration Assistant and Linking Engine (SCALE). The present proposal is a joint effort of Aptima, Inc. and Perceptronics Solutions, Inc., who… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Attacks against patrols and convoys have become one of the defining characteristics of Operation Iraqi Freedom, with ambushes by snipers and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) accounting for a large proportion of US casualties due to the difficulty of detecting these threats in a complex and… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: The runway safety issue has been on the Most Wanted list of the National Transportation Safety Board since the list's inception in 1990. The FAA has responded by implementing two ground surveillance technologies at major U.S. airports to reduce the risk of runway incursions. However, both… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: As coordination and collaboration tools have become more sophisticated to support complex environments, research on tool-based interaction has become more crucial. Nowhere is the research more imperative than in military Special Operations, where effective collaboration in time pressured situations… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: The United States provides experienced personnel to advise foreign military and security forces. Success in this critical role requires advisors to be more than just competent warriors. Unfortunately, there is a continuing gap between the degree of training, cultural, and interpersonal expertise… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been called the signature wound of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The rise in overall survival rates and increase in brain injuries can be attributed to advances in medical technology and Kevlar body armor, which effectively protects soldiers from otherwise fatal blows,… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: Effects-based operations and mission-driven network management are becoming increasingly focused on leveraging "Command Intent." Arguably, the workflow of personnel can be linked to command intent, either by deriving command intent from the behaviors of personnel during missions, or evaluating… more
Company: Aptima, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2008 / 1
Abstract: There are numerous challenges associated with maintaining high quality performance in complex operational environments. In Stability, Security, Transition, and Reconstruction (SSTR) operations, personnel from different agencies must effectively collaborate despite having different agendas, standard… more
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