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Propel proposes to conduct research in order to determine the performance level of a seamless cold weather mesh undershirt and drawers as compared to the existing undershirt and drawers.  Propel shall develop initial concepts and evaluate their technical feasibility.  Comparison to conventionally sewn seams using internationally recognized standards and test methods, as well as novel test method ...

This program will address antenna design characteristics which can reduce the size of HF antennas for the small maritime craft while providing increased instantaneous bandwidth to provide higher data rates with higher reliability. We will apply our extensive HF experience in wideband HF ground/airborne antenna development coupled with previous efforts in conformal antennas on unique platforms to a ...

Despite a large and growing set of available data sources across many domains, identifying and tracking developing threats in operational domains remains a critical unsolved problem. Extraction of relevant threat information and correlation across multiple modalities is required to take full advantage of the data available. VSI proposes TALON, a system for leveraging natural language descriptions ...

The MAI team is developing a solution for a portable expeditionary AN/UYQ-100 USW-DSS unit that will have standalone and integrated Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services (CANES) capabilities to further enhance individual unit and watchteam team ASW & ASUW capabilities. The MAI team will incorporate a robust embedded interactive training curriculum applicable to operators and supervisors. ...

Textured piezoceramics is now of increasing interest to the underwater acoustic community due to their performance and/or cost benefits compared to conventional PZT and single crystals. Recent work at QorTek has shown the technology to increase source level and provide larger bandwidth relative to Type III PZT ceramics for specific designs. This enables form factor reductions and/or improved perfo ...

As the Navy has transitioned to implementation of aluminum hull structures for reduced weight and enhanced efficiency, e.g., Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), novel composite patch repair solutions that can be executed below the surface of the waterline are now desired.  Prior research indicates that a sub-sea composite patch repair is a viable approach to addres ...

The United States Navy has a critical need to streamline and modernize the fault monitoring and management process on its ships. Current technology informs ship watch standers of faults and alarms from various control systems throughout the ship. Nokomis will develop a fault monitoring capability to aggregate system data into a user interface, allowing for complete ship fault monitoring, will redu ...

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Mine countermeasure (MCM) operations employ neutralizers with a small explosive charge to engage naval mines. During the engagement, the neutralizer approaches a targeted mine and detonates its explosive charge, which can cause a sympathetic detonation or lower-order reaction in the naval mine. Battle damage assessment (BDA) to determine the outcome of the attack currently requires a follow-on mis ...

As anti-submarine warfare (ASW) technologies expanded rapidly during the Cold War, towed array systems such as Surveillance Towed Array Sonar System (SURTASS) were deployed with outstanding success at detecting submarines. Later TB-29(A) and TB-34 along with the Multi-Function Towed Array (MFTA) have further increased detection capabilities. This proposal aims to develop an OAT first level multipl ...