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In this SBIR, AcuSoft will research and develop advanced, real-time PC Image Generation technology, as well as develop tools and integrate the required capabilities using PC image generators. The resultant products will provide to the DOD M&S communitythe advanced real-time image generation technology that will enable the use of lower-cost PC graphics in military virtual simulation. In our PHASE ...

The main objective of the Phase 1 of the present proposal will be demonstration of feasibility of multi-functional highly nonlinear materials for photonics and opto-electronics that possess high sensitivity and allow multiple control opportunities of theirresponses to electromagnetic influences (such as laser beams, electric and magnetic fields). As prime candidate for such materials we will stud ...

65832 In nuclear physics research, room temperature, solid-state detectors can provide excellent energy resolution for gamma-ray spectroscopy in a compact and low power package. However, large volume solid-state detectors continue to suffer from incomplete collection of holes, causing a degradation in energy resolution. Single charge carrier read-out techniques, such as hemispherical detectors ...

65862 Mercuric iodide (HgI2) is a semiconducting material suitable for applications in room-temperature spectroscopy, including applications in nuclear physics research. Although digital signal processing (DSP) methods would offer significant advantages over analog methods, DSP has not yet been optimized for HgI2 detectors. In this project, HgI2 pulse data will be used to develop signal proce ...

61036 This project will develop HgI2 photodetectors, used in nuclear physics research, with resolution better than 6% for 662 keV. In Phase I, a process for manufacturing HgI2 photodetectors was developed. The detectors had a Full Width Half Max (FWHM) resolution between 5.6% and 6.6%, with an average of 6.2% FWHM for 9 out of 10 operational units produced. Phase II will fine tune performan ...

61036 This project will develop HgI2 photodetectors, used in nuclear physics research, with resolution better than 6% for 662 keV. In Phase I, a process for manufacturing HgI2 photodetectors was developed. The detectors had a Full Width Half Max (FWHM) resolution between 5.6% and 6.6%, with an average of 6.2% FWHM for 9 out of 10 operational units produced. Phase II will fine tune performan ...

With increased use of electric power on Army air and ground vehicles, compact, lightweight integrated turbo-generator sets with electric start capability are needed. Foil air bearings for high temperature oil free gas turbines are now feasible. Otherbarriers include electrical insulation and structurally sound components for applicable generator technologies. Electrodynamics Associates, Inc. has d ...

A program is proposed to evaluate the feasibility of using low-cost microturbines to meet the U.S. Army future requirements for small, lightweight engines (less than 10 kW power) that operate on heavy fuel and achieve very high power per cubic foot ofengine volume. The program will accomplish this evaluation in two tasks; the basic program using today's technology, and an option that will evaluat ...

Because of their desirable physical properties, technical ceramics have been investigated for use in gun barrels. When compared to steel, ceramics offer significantly less weight, longer barrel life and the ability to survive higher rates of fire and theuse of hotter propellants. Previous attempts by government and industry to use technical ceramics in gun barrels typically have focused on use of ...

Unfortunately, forgery is becoming even more common in our world. Everyday, crooks forge money, identification cards, documents, drivers licenses, and even forge handicapped parking placards. This problem has gone too far. As a response to this problem, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is currently seeking alternative ways to create a handicapped parking placard that is difficult to fo ...