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The Learning Architecture for Short-Term Forecasts of Cloud Characteristics Using Satellites (LAST FOCUS) introduces a novel approach and state-of-the-art ML methodologies to forecast cloud properties including, but not limited to, ceiling, optical depth, phases, and reflectance.  Using a suite of cloud-observing geostationary and Low-Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites, atmospheric profiles, and an ...

In this SBIR program, AdvR will develop a new feature in Y-branch dual phase modulator IOCs which enables fine tuning of the split ratio after assembly.  The proposed approach utilizes existing technology with a long flight heritage in tactical gyroscopes to create a tunable section which is localized, finely adjustable and permanent after tuning.  Preliminary modeling indicates the target perfo ...

The U.S. Army has a future need for multiple secondary high explosive compositions that can also be used interchangeably as rocket propellants. In this proposal we will discuss a method of preparing such compositions via advanced spray drying technology and involving the use of a highly insensitive spray dried nitramine or CL-20 composition which have been plasticized with an energetic polymer t ...

Beartooth MK II is a small, inexpensive, disposable system for warfighter communication.  The system enables the warfighter to sense and respond to the environment, threats, and targets.  Beartooth has a low probability of detection, low probability of interception and applies artificial intelligence to increase warfighter lethality and survivability while lowering cognitive load.  The sys ...

Dual Sense proposes to develop a cross deck pendant (CDP) inspection sensor based on detecting ultrasonic guided wave echoes arising from any broken wires in the CDP cable. The proposed sensor will be designed to be rugged, compact, man-portable, immune to EMI, and able to work in all weather conditions on a ship deck.

4D will develop a high-resolution subsea light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor and associated artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms to provide autonomous cable location and tracking, damage detection, examination, and precision location of damaged cable sections. The light-weight LiDAR sensor will integrate microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror technology to scan ...

Resodyn has developed the novel Resonant Acoustic Continuous Crystallizer (RACC) concept which is specifically configured for the recrystallization of energetic nitramines. This technology employs the Resonant Acoustic Mixing technology, which results in a uniform shear field throughout the mixing vessel. Radial mixing is accomplished to such a significant degree that true plug flow is achieved. C ...

There is an urgent need to support communications in a contested and congested electromagnetic environment. The sponsor views distributed beamforming as offering the most potential to maximize signal-to-noise ratio between the transmitter and intended receiver while minimizing the residual signal thus giving the highest level of Low Probability of Detection/Low Probability of Intercept (LPD\LPI). ...

Dual Sense proposes to develop a cross deck pendant (CDP) inspection sensor based on detecting ultrasonic guided wave echoes arising from any broken wires in the CDP cable using a highly sensitive, EMI immune, optical interrogation method. The proposed sensor will be designed to be rugged, compact, easily portable, immune to EMI, and able to work in all weather conditions on a ship deck.

The overall goal of this SBIR program is to develop waveguide-based, robust, high-rate, entangled photon pair sources suitable for use in space. These waveguides, fabricated at AdvR utilize periodic poling for efficient quasi-phase matched (QPM) spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) of high energy pump photons into two lower energy signal and idler photons. AdvR’s approach is enabled by a ...