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Homogeneous software applications employed throughout NORTHCOM and Platform One pose a huge opportunity for adversaries to scale exploits within the defense ecosystem. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) applications specifically pose a huge attack vector due to

In this Phase II STTR, Whisper Aero is proposing novel ultra-quiet high-performance propulsors that can be applied to Group I, II, and III UAS and consumer drones. In Phase I, Whisper Aero successfully designed, built, and tested an initial design using a comprehensive suite of low-Reynolds number aerodynamic design tools, aero-structural static & modal analyses, rapid manufacturing techniques, a ...

In this Phase II STTR, Whisper Aero is proposing an adaptable multidisciplinary design framework for low noise propulsors. It will incorporate the newest industry-standard and open source propulsive design tools across aerodynamics, acoustics, powertrain, and structures disciplines for synthesizing ideal propulsors for Group I, II, and III UAS. In Phase I, Whisper Aero successfully incorporated me ...

The current AgilityHealth measurement and performance platforms are used by over 70 commercial customers and government civilian agencies. Over 16,500 assessments with over 100,000 participants across 8,000 teams have been accomplished. Currently AgilityHealth is able to scale it’s solution across 23,000 individuals at a large enterprise while running assessments multiple times a year for every ...

The DoD has identified a need to develop radiation hardened electronic components capable of surviving and operating through exposure to radiation environments encountered in space. To protect these electronic components, systems typically employ a combination of methods for radiation protection. International FemtoScience (FemtoSci) proposes a practical solution to produce Inherently Radiation Ha ...

A lightweight and man-portable 300W tubular solid oxide fuel cell is being developed that can operate directly from liquid fuels without the need for separate fuel processing. A novel freeze-casting approach is being used to produce the anode-supported cells with an integrated catalyst that prevents sulfur and carbon in the fuel from degrading the electrical performance over time. Solid oxide fuel ...

Assays for accurate diagnosis of early stages of infection with biothreat agents, on the day of infection or within a few days of infection, will find wide use in both civilian and military applications These diagnostic assays, which are anticipated to be highly specific and sensitive, will add to the repertoire of tools of hospitals and clinics that serve our armed forces personnel deployed on th ...

Advanced Air Force turbine engines with integrated engine exhaust systems require diagnostic flow measurements. Integration of these systems into altitude test cells creates problems with T&E requirements such as impingement problems, exhaust cooling spray blowback, acoustic emission issues and limited space for measurement systems. Propulsion system analysts need better understanding of low aspec ...

High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) characterization and maintenance accounts for a significant portion of the overall life cycle cost of most military propulsion systems.  A key variable that drives HCF margin is dynamic response which is directly related to the geometry of each part.  This is especially true of integrally bladed rotors (IBRs, or blisks).  It has been well established that HCF is a proba ...

High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) characterization and maintenance accounts for a significant portion of the overall life cycle cost of most military propulsion systems.  A key variable that drives HCF margin is dynamic response which is directly related to the geometry of each part.  This is especially true of integrally bladed rotors (IBRs, or blisks).  It has been well established that HCF is a proba ...