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Intelligent Automation, Inc. teaming with Parks College Parachute Research Group–PCPRG and Boeing Research and Technology-BR&T to propose an innovative, ruggedized, wireless Parachute Data Recorder (PDR) based on Radio-frequency identification (RFID) and ZigBee wireless technologies. It will accurately capture, store and transmit data collected in relation to parachute usage and performance. Th ...

As more and more engineered nanomaterials (NM) have been developed for military usage, it is crucial to minimize any unintended environmental impacts (NEI) resulting from the application of manufactured NM. NEI risk assessment models, whether conceptual or predictive in nature, will give decision-makers the tools to grapple with the nearly infinite forms of possible NM, as well as explore the effe ...

Enig Associates, Inc. is proposing an innovative and novel electrical approach, using pulsed power to convert explosive chemical energy into lethal jets to attack MOUT targets when fired from light weapons. The device is in the form of a precursor warhead optimized to maximize cavity diameter in brick and concrete targets so that a maximum size follow-through munition can be delivered within comba ...

Teleoperated robotic systems are characterized by a lack of situational awareness, and the effects of delays and poor communications. Control of Samll Unmanned Ground Vehicles SUGVs in cluttered environments requires fine control of the platform to avoid obstacles, and align the platforms with doorways or stairways. On larger UGVs, speed is normally paramount for mission success, and communication ...

This project aims to create the Autonomy and Visualization Enhancement for Situational Awareness (AVESA) toolkit. AVESA’s goal is to combine greater autonomy with accurate 3D mapping and visualization capabilities for use on Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGVs) in urban environments, providing significant benefits to the modern warfighter. Using AVESA, a soldier can command a SUGV to ente ...

Impact Computing has assembled a world class team – supported by University of Washington, ZedX and Marcus Weather – uniquely qualified to develop the Weather Impact Probability Forecast (WIPCast) system proposed herein. Our approach builds on the research and work of both Dr. Tony Eckel and Dr. Adrian Raftery in the domain of probabilistic forecasting and its practical application. Key in ...

Technical Abstract Rotary engines, due to their inherently high power density, have become popular as Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) propulsion systems. Their high specific power places abnormally high loads on critical components. The apex seal is universally recognized as critical to sealing the high combustion pressures and vulnerable to wear at high speeds. Patpower has 14 years of experience de ...

While there are numerous emerging combat casualty care technologies that offer the promise to impact battlefield mortality, development, approval, and fielding of these technologies is a time and resource intensive process. New simulation and modeling tools are needed to rapidly assess the impact of next generation combat casualty care technologies. Understanding the impact of the new technology, ...

In this proposal, Intelligent Automation, Inc., propose an automated system that remotely monitors and tracks the patient’s mental healthiness. The proposed system first extract acoustic features such as "F0-amplitude", "F0-6db-bandwidth", Speaking rate, Percent pause time and Vocalization/pause ratio from patient'' voice. Then the patients’ voice will also be separated into phonemes and log ...

Testing and validation of new medical devices and technologies for use in combat is at present a cumbersome process. Live exercises, though vital for certification, are costly. In contrast, simulations can be run at speeds faster than real-time for a fraction of the cost of live exercises. Thus, simulations could be used to speed the validation process. OneSAF, the Army''s mission simulator pr ...