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This proposal addresses the development of a Command Post and Acoustic Listening Posts for performing detection and automatic geo-location and classification of transient acoustic sounds associated with the firing of weapons, especially rockets, mortars, and artillery and the corresponding munitions impacts. Key components of the system are rugged low-noise infrasound sensors, state-of-the-art aco ...

In an effort to development more robust optical system coatings DTRA, in collaboration with Sandia National Labs, is working to characterize the degradation of optical materials for space systems when exposed to high intensely EUV/ cold x-rays. The experiments utilizes the Double Eagle z-pinch facility which generates high current, high voltage arc pinch plasma to produce an intense EUV and cold x ...

This project team will fully develop and test AlphaBear 2, a vocabulary learning game for grade 4 to 7 students. Vocabulary is a prerequisite for academic success, as it is linked to stronger performance across academic subjects and improved reading comprehension. It is more difficult for students to participate in educational activities without understanding the key vocabulary associated with tha ...

This Phase II SBIR project is a continuation of the research in which we proved the feasibility of an approach to the wide area standoff detection of explosives. The approach consists of two main components: a fluorescing sensor mechanism and aphoto-interrogation subsystem. Two types of sensor mechanisms are being evaluated. To this point in the project, we have concentrated on the use of bead ...

"This SBIR Phase II Proposal seeks to develop the physics-basedfault tolerant technology for sensor networks shown to befeasible in the SBIR Phase I study in response to topic N01-080, "Fault Location in an Intelligent Open Sensor Network." Theproposed approach considers that for Conditional-BasedMaintenance purposes an entire ship can be classified as ahierarchy of subsystems, which conceptually ...

In a previous effort, GTL successfully demonstrated that the BHL cryotank technology provides a 75% mass reduction compared to the state of the art cryotanks. This capability would double the payload a liquid propellant launch vehicle just from the mass...

"The potential use of biological and chemical warfare agents presents a threat to both military and civilian communities. The properties of biofilms can be exploited to improve the detection of these agents. Biofilms consist of microorganisms growing on asurface and enmeshed in a polymer matrix. Observation of biofilms in a variety of environments indicate they have a natural ability to capture a ...

The purpose of this project is to combine two developing technologies, near field microwave sensors and short pulse microwave generation/detection, into a compact, real-time tool for test and evaluation of low observable materials and structures. This toolis critical to field maintenance of stealth vehicles, potentially affecting the health and safety of both the vehicle and its occupants. For the ...

The proposed Phase 2 work San Diego Research Center, Inc. (SDRC) will provide the following new capabilities to the Army: 1) Advanced modem technology supportive of the ARL Multi-Function RF Testbed. 2) Net Join enabling technology for FCS - like scenarios in which the objective is to provide networked, high-rate, LPD/AJ communications using directive antennas.This technology will consist of ...

"The Air Force and other branches of the Armed Forces require new eyesafe short-pulse laser sources for many applications. These include laser rangefinders with improved range resolution, high-resolution range-gated imaging from UAVs and missiles, and asoptical drivers for frequency conversion to longer wavelengths for the identification of explosive materials, and biological or drug related thre ...