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In the proposed Phase I effort, KVH Industries will develop an Electronic Pointing Device (EPD) by implementing Northfinding software in its TG6000 Inertial Measurement Unit(IMU) product that is substantially smaller than the existing solution. Specifically, KVH will build three modified coils into a standard TG6000 system, modify the existing gyro digital filter to reduce noise, implement Northfi ...

The ability to safely deploy tactical vehicles is central to the Objective Force, and a capable suspension system is critical to enhancing the troops' safety while minimizing fatigue and damage otherwise incurred while traversing rough terrain at high speed. QED Services, Inc. and its associates propose to adapt fluid spring suspension technology to address these issues. This suspension technology ...

We propose to develop advanced analytical models and design tools for innovative composite structures in Future Combat Systems (FCS), which are able to protect vehicle and occupants against antitank (AT) landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The ultimate goal is to fill the gap between the advanced blast simulation and the innovative composite structure design with the integrated new ...

Quantifying and classifying biological particles (bacteria, viruses, and cells) in drinking water and on beaches is critical to human health and environmental safety. The optimal solution is an on-line, real-time detection system continuously monitoring water without calibration or other attention. This technology has been elusive. Lab-on-a-chip ("LOC") PCR DNA detectors are viable contenders, but ...

Emerging military and commercial communications systems are placing a high premium on low-cost, small, light-weight RF components, while at the same time increasing demands for higher functionality. To maximize data transfer, reduce size and minimize operation cost, communications front ends are forced to move to higher frequencies. This trend necessitates the utilization of high performance, low ...

The overall objective of the program is to develop novel MEMS packaging concepts using SMA-based smart structures, especially to enhance sealing reliability, as well as flexibility in assembly/disassembly/packaging. The specific objectives of the program can be enumerated as follows: (1) Feasibility study on SMA micro-material system selection, Ferro-based SMA and SMA (Ferro plus NiTi) hybrid comp ...

The objective of this Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program is to develop a microtechnology based inline capable multi-tasked sensor for automotive fluidic analysis. Optical spectrometer can provide signatures of fluid absorption changes associated with contamination. Raman is a powerful analysis technique that uses optical reflection and optical spectra due to molecular vibrations pr ...

Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) will play an important role in the nation's next-generation ground forces. Unmanned systems will perform a wide variety of roles, including robotic mule applications, unarmed/armed reconnaissance, and EOD/IED (improvised explosive device) inspection and disposal. While the future vision for UGVs is one of fully autonomous navigation and control, current-generation ...

To estimate the diffuse solar radiative flux for visual wavelengths in the atmosphere, TAWS (Target Acquisition Weapons Software) currently employs a delta-Eddington method combined with a plane-parallel atmospheric model. This method and the plane-parallel atmospheric model do not provide sufficient accuracy for HLOS calculations. To handle Army HLOS scenarios, TAWS requires a new technique to co ...

Bushing degradation in tracked vehicles has attracted attention in the recent conflicts in hot, arid environments around the globe. Due to the increased ambient temperatures and the need for speed and agility, bushings are experiencing higher forces and higher temperatures. Due to this combined effect, bushings are deteriorating quickly, and require service too often. A solution combining advan ...