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Uncertainty quantification (UQ) can be performed with existing MDA M&S tools if efficient algorithms are developed and deployed. OptTek proposes to explore innovative methods and algorithms to 1) quantify output variation from all input uncertainties providing distributional information and extreme value identification, 2) isolate output variation from individual input uncertainties and from input ...

A simulation optimization tool can exploit existing BMDS simulation models to streamline the scenario generation analysis process. Our Phase I project will focus on using a simulation optimization approach to solve the problem of generating a minimal collection of test scenarios, using the minimum number of shared scenario components, that meets a required set of test objectives. Each individual ...

The present day ground test for the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) is incredibly complex and includes various representations (via simulation and other means) of the enemy ballistic missiles, US ballistic missile interceptors, direct energy weapons (lasers and X-rays) various sensors (satellite, ground, or Air based), as well as the gamut of conventional forces to attack or defend missile/interce ...

In his proposal, we present the development of an automated dispensing system for the precise, repeatable application of LLCs to a variety of threaded surfaces. The CAPCO SecureThread system will incorporate a microvalve dispenser along with a rotary collet and translating linear stage which will allow for precise (nanoliter scale accuracy), repeatable, and adjustable application of LLCs directly ...

For high-speed ballistic intercept applications, the targeting sensor must be forward-looking in order to acquire, track, and neutralize the target. Traditional forward-looking sensors must reside near the nose of the projectile where hypersonic aerothermal loads can exceed 1000°C; effectively blinding IR seekers and producing extreme thermal loads on sensor electronic components. As more advance ...

Ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems use carbon cloth - phenolic (CCP) resin composite materials as ablative insulators in the inlets and throats of many rocket motor nozzles. However, the reliability of hydrophilic phenolic resin composites is compromised through variations in their moisture content, which is created endogenously and added or lost according to the humidity of the storage envir ...

Current large format focal plane array (FPA) imaging sensors for imaging in low-light conditions in the near infrared / short wavelength infrared (NIR/SWIR) regions are limited by poor signal-to-noise. Electron avalanche photodiodes (e-APDs) using HgCdTe provide internal gain with very little excess noise and allow high signal-to-noise in low-light conditions. The readout integrated circuit (ROIC) ...

Nutronics, Inc. proposes to develop a modeling and simulation tool, the High Energy Laser Requirements Analysis, and Engineering (HEL-RAE) tool. The HEL-RAE tool is built from the foundation of the Barchers Covariance Code (BCC) tool. The BCC tool has been well validated against a large volume of field test data in a wide range of conditions with three different levels of turbulence compensation ...

Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for flight systems (interceptors, airborne platforms, and space assets) are constrained by limits on size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C). These IMUs are also exposed to severe shock and vibration during storage, transport, launch, staging, deployment and engagement. This Phase II effort will continue research from the Phase I and achieve three main objectives 1 ...

Future, large footprint weapon systems can benefit from a multi-frequency telemetry system that provides support for multiple bands and various Advanced Range Telemetry (ARTM) waveforms. The overarching objective of the proposed research is to develop a low power, miniaturized, multi-frequency transmitter for intelligent missile flight test applications. The system will remotely relay telemetry da ...