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nbsp;nbsp;We will develop methods and a software framework for data assimilation and parameterization (DAPE) using Unsupervised and Physics-Informed Machine-Learning (UML and PIML). We will apply DAPE to parameterize processes represented by the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) Hydrological Model. VIC is critical for simulating surface/subsurface water flow in several Earth System Models (ESMs ...

Millimeter sized orbital debris is effectively outside the range of current tracking capabilities which means the data being used to assess and mitigate risk is significantly lacking -- specifically for the small to medium sized debris population.nbsp; The need for better methods and techniques to characterize the existing and future debris field outside the range of remote sensors was highlighted ...

Optomecrsquo;s proposed innovation is a direct-write additive manufacturing process, creating 25um electrical interconnects that can accommodate 3D steps and are terminated in a wire bond pad.nbsp; These printed interconnects will minimize packaging space by replacing traditional wire bonds with conformal fan-out electrodes.nbsp; This additive manufacturing proposal ldquo;is a science enabling tec ...

This project proposes a coprocessor companion to future radiation-hardened processors that can boost performance using commercial Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA). nbsp;This project will investigate the feasibility of using dynamically reconfigurable coprocessing circuitry within a proven fault-tolerant architecture known as RadPC.nbsp; The RadPC architecture has been matured through NASA-fun ...

This Phase I SBIR will lead to the development of key photonic components for use in high performance quantum sensors and clocks. AdvR proposes to develop very high performance phase and amplitude modulators for use at visible and ultra-violet wavelengths. The proposed innovation utilizes high performance, damage resistant optical waveguides with high speed traveling wave electrodes to provide int ...

The innovation is the application of a high temperature, modified fluorenone polyester (MFPE) dielectric for link capacitors and other capacitive functions, critical components in the high power, high temperature power management and distributions (PMAD) systems being developed for lunar and planetary applications. TPL has solved the leakage current issue which has plagued FPE. MFPE capacitors hav ...

We propose developing mid-infrared, laser heterodyne radiometers for long term automated field measurements of multiple atmospheric trace gases including ndash; but not limited to ndash; formaldehyde (H2CO), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and methane (CH4). Profile precisions will be better than or equal to 5% and fiber optics will help reduce stray light to le;10-4.

Space suit Portable Life Support System (PLSS) is critically important for the successful support of the International Space Station (ISS) and future human space exploration missions for in-space micro-gravity extravehicular activities (EVA) and planetary surface operations. As the design for the new Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) is developed, there are obvious gaps in technologi ...

Groundwater represents about a third of global water withdrawals, and approximately half of global irrigation water. In many arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater is rapidly being depleted, which is affecting agricultural productivity over the long term. The over-exploitation of groundwater due to the current drought episode in South-Western U.S. has already led farmers to fallow hundreds of tho ...

Entry, descent, and landing systems with capability beyond current state-of-the-art are required for a number of missions. These missions represent an immediate need for return of orbital payloads, and include larger milestone objectives up to a manned flight to Mars which requires landing a payload many times beyond that achieved to date. In this Phase I SBIR, Storm Castle Technical Products inte ...