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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 ...

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 ...

The military's traditional reliance on teams to perform vital missions has become even more pronounced as the military transforms itself into a lighter, more mobile, and more deployable force. Although the military does an exceptional job of imparting thetechnical skills that are required for mission performance, considerably less progress has been made in understanding other factors that make a

The military's traditional reliance on teams to perform vital missions has become even more pronounced as the military transforms itself into a lighter, more mobile, and more deployable force. Although the military does an exceptional job of imparting thetechnical skills that are required for mission performance, considerably less progress has been made in understanding other factors that make a

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 ...

Nomadics proposes to build on the success of the amplifying polymer detection systems and Phase I results to develop prototype devices for the detection of select chemical warfare agents. The devices will include a passive badge-type personal exposuremonitor and a battery-powered portable field sensor for chemical warfare agents. The sensor technology is an amplifying fluorescent polymer coupled w ...

Nomadics has been working with landmine detection technologies since 1998. During that time we have established the extreme sensitivity of an amplifying fluorescent polymer (AFP) that has been employed in the direct detection of ultratrace quantities ofchemical signature compounds of explosives and effective methods of fluorescence measurement including standoff detection. These methods have the ...