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We propose to mature LG-X glider technology by manufacturing full-scaled prototypes and characterizing them in land-based flight-testing by using commercial aircraft to drop the gliders. Validated components such as the landing parachute, folding wing mechanism, and autopilot control system will undergo integrated flight-testing. Logistic Gliders will provide a considerable cost share to support ...

We propose to design, fabricate and test turbine blade configurations in a flow driven by a continuous detonation wave engine with a goal of understanding the physics and efficiency of such an integrated device. Analysis based on CFD models and cycle perf

Spero Devices is proposing the development of an analog co-processor to accelerate computation of partial differential equations (PDEs) prevalent in scientific simulation. Examples include Navier-Stokes equations for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) an...

Building on our prior research in group discovery and tracking, we propose to develop new algorithms for predicting future behaviors of social media groups. These algorithms will be based on emerging social interaction theories and new computational models of group dynamics at multiple levels, from individual roles and interactions to aggregate trends within and across groups. Our approach takes a ...

Existing machine perception systems are too inflexible, and are not robust enough to environmental uncertainty. In existing systems, perception components are statically (and manually) configured to process sensor data. The parameters of components in such a system are also statically tuned to operate optimally under very specific conditions. Information flow in such systems is bottom up, and gene ...

EAGLES is a novel high-throughput , low cost glider based airlift system that provides sustainment logistics to small distributed units without need for air base infrastructure, or air-superiority in time-constrained scenarios. This Phase II proposal is for flight demonstration of the Expendable Airlift Glider Expeditionary Logistics System (EAGELS). The proposed effort conducts preliminary design ...

We propose to develop a toolkit and environment for social media visualization, exploiting scientifically grounded design principles embodied in visual thinking design patterns (VTDPs). Much like software design patterns, VTDPs are reusable blueprints for design of new interactive visualizations: they describe the steps in the visual thinking process that capture operations occurring in a computer ...

We propose to construct a parametric amplifier and oscillator system for generating and detecting gravitational microwaves using a moving, impermeable superconducting membrane as its active element. A configuration of three adjacent, high-Q SRF cylindrical cavities will be constructed, consisting of a single pump cavity separated from a double signal and idler cavity by means of this membrane, ...

Among the factors that inhibit the use of composite materials in both general aviation aircraft and DoD platforms are the relatively high cost of engineering and certification. Unless manufacturers control risk when introducing new or advanced materials and processes for aircraft, the potential benefits will be lost to the industry. For small commercial applications the problem is compounded by ...

The objective of this project is to evolve the RF device ontology developed in Phase I, design and implement a run time prototype system, develop a test environment and perform an evaluation of the approach developed in Phase I. Based upon the findings and success of Phase I, we propose to continue the work on the Dev2WALDO ontology, augment it with necessary concepts, design and develop a prototy ...