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Lack of accurate geo-positioning (GPS) information integrated within the miniature footprint of a wireless sensor handicaps rapid ad-hoc deployments. Self-mapping data analysis tools, as a result, do not dynamically display measurements real-time. In a battlefield or situation requiring rapid deployment and situational awareness, this is unacceptable. ADA Technologies proposes to address this nee ...

Lack of accurate geo-positioning (GPS) information integrated within the miniature footprint of a wireless sensor handicaps rapid ad-hoc deployments. Self-mapping data analysis tools can not dynamically display measurements real-time. In a battlefield or situation requiring rapid deployment and situational awareness, this is unacceptable. ADA Technologies proposes to address this need by developi ...

Aerotonomy, Incorporated and our Research Institution partner the Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT) will combine an innovative adaptive guidance system, the latest knowledge in autonomous adaptive rotorcraft control, and intuitive pilot interface techniques to arrive at a safe, practical, Autonomous Formation Flying System (AFFS) for manned rotorcraft. This Phase I project will culminate in a ...

Directed Energy Weapons of the microwave nature require high microwave power devices which employ insulators. Currently, a major limitation to the microwave power that can be generated is the limited electric field an insulator can withstand within vacuum due to the surface flashover phenomena. While the exact nature of the propagation of the surface flashover event across the insulator surface ...

Applied Visions, Inc.(AVI) proposes to leverage the technology of computer games to provide a powerful new method of predicting and visualizing the potential movement of time critical moving targets for operators of the FCS and FFW networked effects nodes. Our research will build upon the results of a similar SBIR project sponsored by the Navy for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWC ...

The Joint Medical Asset Repository (JMAR) is being successfully used to track medical supplies in near-real-time, saving time, money, and lives. However, assets housed at a temporary emergency-response location, near the battlefield, or any other location without the proper installation, can not be tracked using JMAR. In order for JMAR to meet our national needs as a facility for accessing blood ...

The objective of this project is to commercialize the Dual Band Extended Depth of Field Telescope System that is an innovative optical detection and imaging system that allows battlefield imaging through smoke, dust and fog obscurants in the 10 micron wavelength range. The system employs a dual band, multi-mode, diffraction-limited, infrared and visible telescope that can operate either in a passi ...

A Combat Load Assessment Device (CLAD)has been proposed based on BH Technology's Flexivibe load cell technology. The resulting weigh plate and controller are made out of high impact resistant, light weight polycarbonate material, are low cost and have an accuracy of 1 part in 10,000. The CLAD measures both height and weight of the individual warfighter. The flexivibe load cell senses the deflectio ...

Uncooled Focal Plane Array (UFPA) technology has evolved such that high performance can be achieved in both the medium wavelength infrared (MWIR 3-5 micron) and long wavelength infrared (LWIR 8-14 micron) bands. The main reason for this performance improvement has been increased thermal isolation of the bolometric sensing element. High performance can be achieved in both the MWIR and LWIR with a s ...

This proposal outlines a strategy for transitioning Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) displays into the MWIR and LWIR. Existing LCOS displays are limited to visible operation. IR capability will be achieved through the use of high-speed liquid crystal materials and the development of a large pixel, high voltage silicon backplane. The result will be a high-resolution, high speed display capable o ...